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The longest undefended border between two countries is now closed to non-essential traffic, such as tourists and people looking to do some shopping, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The new normal at Canada-U.S. border crossings went into effect at midnight. CBC | World News
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Coronavirus: Here’s what’s happening in Canada and around the world Friday
A Canadian has died in Japan from complications linked to COVID-19, the foreign affairs minister said Friday, ahead of a briefing from the prime minister on the federal government’s response to the novel coronavirus — including discussions with airlines about Canadians stranded abroad. Here’s a look at the latest news from Canada, the U.S., and hard-hit areas around the world. CBC ...
Read More »Coronavirus: Here’s what’s happening in Canada and around the world on Tuesday
As many parts of the world continue to ramp up their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reiterated that his government will provide financial help for Canadians abroad who are trying to return home. CBC | World News
Read More »Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world Sunday
Ontario and Quebec are reporting new cases of COVID-19, the infection caused by the novel coronavirus, amid a growing number of travel restrictions around the globe and a push from the Canadian government to get citizens abroad to return home. CBC | World News
Read More »Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world Saturday
Countries around the world on Saturday continued to close borders, impose strict entry and quarantine requirements and restrict large gatherings in efforts to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. CBC | World News
Read More »Coronavirus: Here’s what’s happening in Canada and around the world
Canada’s chief public health officer is asking people to postpone or cancel all non-essential travel outside Canada amid concern about the growing coronavirus outbreak. Here’s a look at what the government is saying, how provinces are faring and what’s happening around the world. CBC | World News
Read More »COVID-19: Here’s what’s happening around the world Friday
The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus charged toward 100,000 Friday, with the global scare upending routines, threatening livelihoods and prompting quarantines. CBC | World News
Read More »One in five people could be walking around in the wrong size shoes, study shows
ONE in five people could be walking around in the wrong size shoes – because they haven’t had their feet measured in 10 years, according to a study. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »COVID-19: Here’s what’s happening around the world Wednesday
South Korea reported hundreds of new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, as many sick people waited for hospital beds in Daegu, the city at the centre of the worst outbreak outside China. CBC | World News
Read More »COVID-19: Here’s what’s happening around the world Monday
South Korea’s viral outbreak surged and millions of children in Japan stayed home from school Monday as officials in more than 60 countries wrestled with the epidemic. CBC | World News
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