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COVID-19 silver lining: experts predict innovation in medicine, education, remote work
MONTREAL - Despite years of discussions between politicians and doctors, the Quebec government couldn't find a way to pay its general practitioners for phone and video consultations wit...
Mar 31, 2020
Canadians asked to wash mailboxes, keep dogs at bay, to ensure safe mail delivery
OTTAWA - The union representing Canada Post employees is asking Canadians to disinfect their mail boxes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. And the post office itself is asking Canadians with dogs...
Mar 31, 2020
Hope floats: Alberta town ravaged by flood rolls out parade float for COVID-19
HIGH RIVER, Alta. - A parade float parked on a downtown street in High River, Alta., seems strangely out of place in a world dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. But longtime Mayor Craig...
Mar 31, 2020
China state media reports 19 people killed in forest fire
BEIJING - Nineteen people have died while fighting a raging forest fire in southwestern China and reinforcements were sent to fight the blaze and evacuate nearby residents, officials and state media r...
Mar 30, 2020
War room budget reduced to reflect needs during COVID-19 pandemic
EDMONTON, AB - The budget of the controversial Canadian Energy Centre, or war room, has been reduced by 90 per cent in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The overwhelming majority of the CEC's budget ...
Mar 30, 2020 Alberta Legislature -- LNN
Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames announce temporary layoffs
CALGARY, AB - The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have announced temporary staff reductions because of the COVID-19 pandemic.The moves on Monday come with nearly all major sports leagues and events...
Mar 30, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
Five new COVID-19 related deaths in Alberta, 29 new cases
EDMONTON, AB. -- Sadly, Alberta has recorded five additional deaths related to Covid-19. During the daily up-date from Dr. Deena Hinshaw, she said two of the deaths occurred in long-term care faciliti...
Mar 30, 2020 Dr. Deena Hinshaw -- Alberta Government
The Daily with LNN – March 30, 2020
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere.The Daily is LNN's podcast-style news update, detailing some of the local, regional, and national stories we have been working on....
Mar 30, 2020 Lethbridge News Now
B.C. court considers ways to deliver Meng decision in socially distant manner
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court is considering creative ways to deliver a decision in an extradition hearing for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou as a global pandemic restricts travel and ga...
Mar 30, 2020
Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Medical officers of health and Canada's chief public health officer are encouraging people to wash their hands, giv...
Mar 30, 2020