COVID-19 pandemic is laying bare weaknesses in Canadian food systems: expert
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of daily life, while putting a spotlight on existing weaknesses in the structure of Canadian society. The country’s food...
View ArticleTrudeau seeking U.S. decision on troops at border; calls possibility a ‘mistake’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it would be a “mistake” for the United States to position troops near the Canadian border. Trudeau said Friday he’s made that point to the Trump...
View ArticleFederal doctor says COVID-19 battle will last ‘months, many months’ as cases...
TORONTO — Canada’s deputy chief public health officer has delivered a sobering assessment of the country’s struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Howard Njoo says the fight is far from over, that it...
View ArticleGatherings restricted, schools closed: What’s being done to fight COVID-19
OTTAWA — 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, give each other...
View ArticleFormer public safety minister appointed special adviser to Canada on Ukraine...
OTTAWA — Former Liberal cabinet minister Ralph Goodale has been appointed a special adviser to the Trudeau government into Iran’s downing of a commercial airliner in January. Prime Minister Justin...
View ArticleTrudeau: U.S. standing down plan to send soldiers to backstop northern border
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the United States appears to have backed off on its plan to send soldiers to the Canada-U.S. border. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security had been...
View ArticleNearly half of COVID-19 deaths in Canada linked to care homes, say chief...
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) — Almost half of the 111 deaths in Canada related to COVID-19 as of Thursday have occurred in long-term care homes, says Canada’s chief public health officer. Dr. Theresa Tam wants...
View ArticleMortgage deferrals at big Canada’s big banks pile up, association says
TORONTO — The Canadian Bankers Association says the country’s six largest banks have allowed customers to defer payments on more than 10 per cent of the mortgages in their portfolios as borrowers...
View Article3M pushes back on Trump administration call to stop sending N95 masks to Canada
WASHINGTON — One of the world’s largest U.S.-based makers of consumer products says it has been told by the White House to stop exporting medical-grade face masks to the Canadian market....
View ArticleEx-Gander mayor disappointed in lack of U.S.-Canada co-operation during pandemic
GANDER, N.L. — Former Gander, N.L., Mayor Claude Elliott knows a thing or two about co-operation between Canada and the United States in a crisis — and he’s not liking what he’s seeing during the...
View Article3M, U.S. reach agreement that allows mask exports to Canada
TORONTO (AP) — Manufacturing giant 3M said Monday it has an agreement with the Trump administration that will allow the company to continue to export N95 protective masks to Canada and Latin America...
View ArticleLack of federal action on isolation orders for returning Canadians: B.C. woman
NORTH VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — A North Vancouver woman is frustrated after seeing a neighbour return from outside Canada and not follow mandatory isolation rules, with no repercussions. The woman, who...
View ArticleKey events in Canada since WHO declared the COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA — Saturday marks one month since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Here are some key developments for Canada since then: March 11: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
View ArticleCompared to U.S., Canada’s COVID-19 response a case study in political civility
WASHINGTON — In the time of the novel coronavirus, Canada and the United States seem to be playing to type: the friendly apologizers of the Great White North coming together against a common enemy,...
View ArticleCanadians still trust federal government despite anxiety over COVID-19: survey
(NEWS 1130) — A majority of Canadians still trust the federal government despite anxiety over the pandemic, a new survey has found. The survey, by Mario Canseco’s Research Co., says 68 per cent of...
View ArticleWHO issues guidelines for lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Is Canada ready?
OTTAWA — Federal and provincial officials are starting to discuss how and when to start reopening schools and businesses but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned Tuesday the full-scale lockdowns most...
View ArticleTrudeau bats away WHO questions, says Canada focused on fighting COVID-19
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau isn’t about to be drawn into the international debate about the World Health Organization’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis. Trudeau is batting away questions...
View ArticleCanada, U.S. tentatively agree to extend border closure: source
OTTAWA – A senior government source has confirmed Canada and the United States have reached a tentative agreement to extend current border restrictions by another 30 days. The restrictions banning all...
View ArticleNearly 250 thousand small businesses access interest-free loan program from feds
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) — Nearly a quarter of a million small businesses have taken advantage of the federal government’s offer of interest-free loans in the first three weeks. So far, more than 246,000...
View ArticleCanada-U.S. border closure extended 30 days PM confirms
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed Canada has extended its border closure with the United States for 30 days. The closure continues to restrict non-essential travel across...
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