Erin O'Toole latest calling for delay in Conservative leadership vote
Conservative leadership candidate Erin O'Toole is adding his voice to the chorus of people calling for the June 27 vote to be delayed.
COVID-19
COVID-19 cases in Canada surge to 1,472 death toll hits 21
The number of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada rose to 1,472 by the end of Sunday, an increase of 141 over the previous 24 hours.
Nova Scotia latest province to declare state of emergency
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil has declared a provincial state of emergency because he says some people are blatantly ignoring requirements for social distancing and self-isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Parliament set to reconvene on Tuesday to pass COVID-19 measures
The House of Commons will reconvene on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, to vote on measures aimed at easing the burden of COVID-19 on individuals and businesses.
Canada won't go to Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics in 2020
Canada won't participate in the Tokyo Olympics or Paralympics — at least this summer.
Feds launch $30M ad campaign urging COVID-19 social distancing, hygiene
The federal government is launching a $30-million national ad campaign on Monday, March 23, 2020, to urge every Canadian to do their bit to help prevent the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus.
Prime Minister to provide another briefing to nation as COVID-19 threat grows
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be updating Canadians again today, March 22, 2020, on the latest measures being taken to try to protect the country against the steadily escalating COVID-19 threat.
Trudeau says Canada won't be able to get all Canadians home
As the federal government scrambles to bring Canadians home from foreign countries that have closed their borders and airports, provinces and territories are wrestling with what limitations need to be placed on internal travel to slow the spread of COVID-19 within Canada.
Canadian couple trapped in Ecuador’s COVID-19 shutdown feels forsaken
Tracey Hayman appealed for help on Facebook to try to push the Canadian government to get her and boyfriend Jesse Loucks home to Canada.
How the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives in one week
Nationwide and region-by-region, here’s a roundup of the sweeping measures put in place this week as officials worked to slow the spread of COVID-19.
First responders won't attend non-critical calls during pandemic
Vancouver's fire department is preparing to stop responding to the site of non-critical medical calls to preserve its ability to respond to major fires and other emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Movie theatres are shut down, so what’s streaming?
Some modest recommendations and stay for the last one, an alarm about what has happened to the internet.
Singh urges feds to get money out to people faster
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is urging the federal government to immediately begin accepting applications for emergency financial aid from Canadians struggling during the COVID-19 crisis.
Quebec announces $2.5-billion aid package to businesses hurt by COVID-19
The Quebec government has announced a $2.5-billion financial aid package for companies struggling with liquidity due the COVID-19 crisis.
Here's what to do and what not to do to curb spread of COVID-19
Social distancing is one of the most effective ways to contain the spread of COVID-19. While specific restrictions on what Canadians can do vary from province to province, here are the basic Dos and Don'ts of social distancing, as advised by the Public Health Agency of Canada and chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam.