COMMENTARY: How coronavirus launched a ‘caremongering’ movement
March 28, 2020
As the days turns to weeks, the coronavirus pandemic continues to consume us. We don’t know how long this global crisis will last. Whether it be working at
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Group of University of Alberta scientists steps up with hand sanitizer
March 28, 2020
Maintaining social distance while working in a lab to make hand sanitizer is a task a group of University of Alberta scientists didn’t think would be their new
Read MoreCoronavirus: Students at York University residence told to go into self-isolation
March 26, 2020
All students living in a residence building at York University have been advised to go into self-isolation after an individual began exhibiting “some symptoms similar to those of
Read MoreNZ's Ardern says guilty plea gives some relief to people shattered by mosque attack
March 26, 2020
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday the guilty plea and conviction of the Christchurch mosque attacker brings some relief to many people
Read MoreBolivia extends closure of borders, declares health emergency for coronavirus
March 26, 2020
LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivia declared a national health emergency and extended its border lockdown on Wednesday, as the government seeks to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Read MoreUK deaths from coronavirus outbreak rise to 463 as of March 25: Government
March 26, 2020
(Reuters) – The number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has risen to 463 as of Wednesday from 422 on Tuesday, the British government said, adding that more
Read MoreHonduran government delivers food to 3.2 million people amid coronavirus lockdown
March 26, 2020
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) – Armed Honduran soldiers began delivering food to some 3.2 million people on lockdown in their homes on Wednesday, part of the government’s efforts stop the
Read MoreShelters in Saint John relocating clients to maintain social distancing
March 26, 2020
Crystal Scott has worked with the Coverdale Emergency Women’s Shelter in Saint John for 12 years. In that time, she’s worked through a lot of challenges, but nothing
Read MoreCases of COVID-19 surge in City of Kawartha Lakes as 3 more confirmed, 10 self-isolating: health unit
March 25, 2020
The health unit representing the City of Kawartha Lakes reports three new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus and 10 self-isolating cases late Wednesday afternoon. According to the Haliburton,
Read MoreCoronavirus: Doctor warns of 'incoming disaster' in Gaza
March 25, 2020
Palestinian-Canadian physician Tarek Loubani says only a suspension of blockade of Gaza will help in COVID-19 crisis. Montreal, Canada – For years, Dr Tarek Loubani has been guided
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