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Deficit on track to hit $330 billion with COVID effects lasting years, says PBO

The Liberals said in July that the deficit would be $343.2 billion, but that didn't include new possible spending, or measures coming in under budget.

Sep 29, 2020 12:15 PM Read more >

Trudeau pledges extra $400 million in humanitarian aid to fight COVID-19

The new money will go to "to trusted partners on the ground fighting COVID-19," Trudeau said.

Sep 29, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 28

There are 154,634 confirmed cases in Canada.

Sep 28, 2020 7:15 PM Read more >

Ontario sees COVID-19 surge, Quebec poised to declare maximum alert

Ontario declared itself in the grips of a second COVID-19 wave and Quebec appeared on the verge of moving its most populous regions to a maximum alert-level on Monday as both provinces grappled with rising caseloads.

Sep 28, 2020 6:45 PM Read more >

Calgary hospital restricts visitors, postpones surgeries as COVID-19 infections grow

Visitors to the hospital are now only allowed in end-of-life situations or if they have been pre-approved as essential.

Sep 28, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 27

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:55 a.m. EDT on Sept. 27, 2020: There are 152,162 confirmed cases in Canada.

Sep 27, 2020 9:09 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 26

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 12:18 p.m. EDT on Sept. 26, 2020: There are 151,589 confirmed cases in Canada.

Sep 26, 2020 10:57 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 24

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 12:42 p.m. EDT on Sept. 24, 2020: There are 148,746 confirmed cases in Canada.

Sep 24, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19?

How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19? It’s impossible to tell without a test. Influenza and COVID-19 have such similar symptoms, you may need to get tested to know what's making you miserable.

Sep 24, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 17

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 3:43 p.m. EDT on Sept. 17, 2020: There are 140,556 confirmed cases in Canada.

Sep 17, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >