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Why Americans are in a 'separate category' when it comes to border restrictions

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced most foreign nationals would be banned from entering Canada to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, but U.S. citizens are exempt. Here's what you need to know about that move.

Mar 16, 2020 3:53 PM Read more >

Feds impose new restrictions on entry to Canada to combat spread of COVID-19

The federal government announced Monday restrictions on people entering Canada in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Mar 16, 2020 3:27 PM Read more >

In U.S., political reflexes slowly bending to will of COVID-19 pandemic

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's defiance seems to be softening: after shrugging off calls for a COVID-19 test and to stop touching people, he's since tested negative and conceded that in politics, shaking hands is a hard habit to break.

Mar 16, 2020 3:16 PM Read more >

More help coming for workers affected by COVID-19, Trudeau pledges

OTTAWA — The federal government could roll out significant new supports for displaced Canadian workers within days, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested could be the first of several steps to deal with the economic shock from COVID-19.

Mar 16, 2020 3:11 PM Read more >

Shift to online learning due to COVID-19 requires rethink of teaching: experts

HALIFAX — As Canadian universities begin an unprecedented shift toward online classes, Nicole Mensour is experiencing the challenges the sudden plunge into digital learning creates for students.

Mar 16, 2020 3:11 PM Read more >

Feds restrict flights, boost screening at airports following complaints

OTTAWA — The federal government is restricting international flights to certain airports and boosting efforts to screen passengers for COVID-19 even as some provinces and municipalities start to take matters into their own hands over fears Ottawa isn

Mar 16, 2020 2:58 PM Read more >

'On the precipice:' COVID-19 has Canadian Blood Services worried about shortage

OTTAWA — A senior official with Canadian Blood Services is warning that Canada is facing a critical shortage if it doesn't find a way to make up for a sharp drop in blood donations. Dr.

Mar 16, 2020 2:39 PM Read more >

Tories tweak leadership race approach, but not deadlines for candidates

OTTAWA — The deadlines for the Conservative leadership race will remain fixed, the party said Monday, over the objections of several contenders who say the rapid spread of COVID-19 demands a new approach.

Mar 16, 2020 2:20 PM Read more >

Health officials, police warn of scams exploiting COVID-19 fears

WINNIPEG — Health officials and police are warning people about an email scam taking advantage of people worried about COVID-19 to steal money or sensitive information.

Mar 16, 2020 1:24 PM Read more >

Calls to distress lines jump as COVID-19 sparks dislocation and anxiety

TORONTO — Crisis lines and mental health professionals are seeing a jump in calls as Canadians come to grips with the unprecedented disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the increasingly drastic measures aimed at containing the novel coronav

Mar 16, 2020 1:09 PM Read more >