COVID-19 Coronavirus

Businesses, travellers could lose thousands if COVID-19 forces Hajj cancellation

It took Muhammad Siddique five years to save up for a pilgrimage to Mecca, but now the COVID-19 pandemic has left his plans up in the air. The pilgrimage - a process known as Hajj - is considered one ...

Mar 15, 2020

Lethbridge College to shift to alternative model Wednesday, classes suspended Monday-Tuesday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Much like the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge College will be making a switch to an alternative delivery model of classes this week.READ MORE: U of L to suspend classes Monday-Tu...

Mar 15, 2020 The entrance to Lethbridge College (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Hurricanes Release Players Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

LETHBRIDGE, AB - As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and continued travel restrictions, the Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey club announced Sunday, that they have released all players to return home to t...

Mar 15, 2020 Hurricane jersey

Ticket sales dive at box office; lowest turnout in 20 years

NEW YORK - Ticket sales plunged to their lowest levels in at least 20 years at North American movie theatres as the coronavirus pandemic led to one of Hollywood's worst weekends at the box office. Rec...

Mar 15, 2020

The latest numbers of COVID-19 cases in Canada as of March 15, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of March 14, 2020: - Ontario: 142 confirmed (five cases resolved) - British Columbia: 73 confirmed, including ...

Mar 15, 2020

Resist the urge to panic shop despite COVID-19 fears, Trudeau says

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians shouldn't resort to panic buying despite the growing number of COVID-19 cases across the country. In an interview with CTV's Q...

Mar 15, 2020

NFL players approve labour deal, including 17-game season

NFL players have approved a new labour agreement with the league that features a 17-game regular season, higher salaries, increased roster sizes and larger pensions for current and former players. The...

Mar 15, 2020

NFL players approve labour deal, including 17-game season

NFL players have approved a new labour agreement with the league that features a 17-game regular season, higher salaries, increased roster sizes and larger pensions for current and former players. The...

Mar 15, 2020

Fundraiser for Saddledome employees who will lose shifts raises over $39,000

CALGARY - A fundraiser for hourly workers at the Scotiabank Saddledome has raised over $39,000 after the company that owns the Calgary Flames told hourly staff they wouldn't receive pay for lost shift...

Mar 15, 2020

UFC plans to keep staging MMA shows, looks for new venues to host fight cards

LAS VEGAS - UFC president Dana White says the UFC will continue staging fights despite the COVID-19 outbreak. "Unless there's a total shutdown of the country, where people can't leave their houses and...

Mar 15, 2020