COVID-19 Coronavirus

UEFA formally postpones Champions League final amid shutdown

NYON, Switzerland - UEFA formally postponed the Champions League final on Monday - an inevitable move with European soccer in total shutdown and four Round of 16 games yet to be completed. The final w...

Mar 23, 2020

Caution on chloroquine as Canada joins global drug-testing effort: Tam

OTTAWA - Canada's top public health official is warning against the use of untested drugs to treat COVID-19 amid buzz around the potential effectiveness of an anti-malaria medication. President Donald...

Mar 23, 2020

Italy records smaller increase in virus cases for 2nd day

ROME - Officials say Italy has recorded a smaller day-to-day increase in new coronavirus cases for the second straight day. Data released by Italy's Civil Protection agency on Monday showed 4,789 new ...

Mar 23, 2020

Veterinarians offer ventilators as they fight to be declared essential service

Canada's veterinarians say they're willing to join in the efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic, but say they're also fighting to make sure they can keep looking after the country's animals. The Ca...

Mar 23, 2020

Spruce Meadows cancels summer show jumping series because of COVID-19

CALGARY - World-renowned in the equestrian community, Spruce Meadows has cancelled its summer tournament season because of COVID-19. Four tournaments over five weeks starting June 4 annually...

Mar 23, 2020

Farmers and agri-food businesses receive federal aid during COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA, ON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced new measures to support farmers and agri-food businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Farm Credit Canada will receive support from the federal go...

Mar 23, 2020 (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Freeland to Canadians: let us know if you're having trouble crossing the border

WASHINGTON - Canadians who believe they are engaged in essential travel but encounter difficulties getting across the Canada-U.S. border can call for help using a new hotline established by the Canada...

Mar 23, 2020

AP Exclusive: Allen has new publisher, memoir out Monday

NEW YORK - Woody Allen's memoir, dropped by its original publisher after widespread criticism, has found a new home, The Associated Press has learned. The 400-page book, still called "Apropos of Nothi...

Mar 23, 2020

Trudeau points to bailout for help for renters facing financial crunch

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pointing to tomorrow's legislative bailout package as a way to help renters affected by COVID-19. The Liberals are asking the opposition parties and Senate to...

Mar 23, 2020

Trudeau says COC made right call in demanding postponement of Tokyo Olympics

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees made the right decision in announcing Canadian athletes will not go to this summer's Tokyo Oly...

Mar 23, 2020