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N.L. tells 'come from aways' to stay away after pandemic rules flouted

N.L. tells 'come from aways' to stay away after pandemic rules flouted

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador is clamping down on travel to the province after reports of tourists arriving by ferry to view icebergs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief medical officer of health Dr.
Snowbirds to boost morale amid COVID-19 with cross-country tour

Snowbirds to boost morale amid COVID-19 with cross-country tour

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is deploying its famed Snowbirds aerobatics team on a cross-country tour aimed at boosting morale as Canadians continue to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manitoba government's plan to reopen the province to start next week

Manitoba government's plan to reopen the province to start next week

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has released its plan for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces have begun to release plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Prince Edward Island The Renew P.E.I.
As Quebec plans to reopen, care homes still a COVID-19 battleground

As Quebec plans to reopen, care homes still a COVID-19 battleground

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier Francois Legault said this week there are "two worlds" in the province: the world of facilities providing long-term care to seniors, and the rest.
Funeral homes bracing for wave of memorial services when restrictions lifted

Funeral homes bracing for wave of memorial services when restrictions lifted

Scott MacCoubrey looked at his growing list of postponed memorial services and realized he might have a problem. He and his staff at MacCoubrey Funeral Homes in Cobourg and Colborne, Ont.
Financial aid for students and Canadian YouTube series; In The News for April 29

Financial aid for students and Canadian YouTube series; In The News for April 29

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 29 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 10:10 p.m. The City of Toronto says it is closing down one of its child care centres for 14 days after three staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
N.S. sets up help lines for citizens struggling amid mass shooting, pandemic

N.S. sets up help lines for citizens struggling amid mass shooting, pandemic

The Nova Scotia government has activated a roster of psychologists to help address the mental health challenges facing the province's weary population.
'How much can a person take?' Flooding forces 13,000 from downtown Fort McMurray

'How much can a person take?' Flooding forces 13,000 from downtown Fort McMurray

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Joseph Enverga kept hoping the flooding would slow down or even stop as his apartment lights flickered on and off. The 35-year old was prepared for an evacuation of downtown Fort McMurray, Alta., on Sunday afternoon.
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