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COVID-19: Telecom providers doing away with data overage fees, offering free television channels amid outbreak

A number of changes to residential phone, internet and cable service in effect until the end of April

Mar 16, 2020 2:50 PM Read more >

Prime Minister announces COVID-19 travel ban <b>(video)</b>

Prime Minister announces COVID-19 travel ban (video)

Borders to close to non-U.S. foreign travellers. Airlines barred from allowing anyone with COVID-19 symptoms to board plane for Canada

Mar 16, 2020 12:52 PM Read more >

Province reveals details of proposed COVID-19 job protection legislation

Government says that the proposed legislation would mean that employees will not be required to provide a medical note if they take a leave due to COVID-19

Mar 16, 2020 12:01 PM Read more >

Safe to donate blood during COVID-19 crisis: Canadian Blood Services

Urges donors to keep appointments as 'patients depend on these lifesaving donations'

Mar 16, 2020 9:05 AM Read more >

All GoodLife and Fit4Less locations across Canada close

All members payments suspended as of Tuesday, and all paid-in-full memberships frozen

Mar 16, 2020 6:05 AM Read more >

Ontario government plans bill to help workers affected by COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford's office says the government is drafting legislation that would remove employers' ability to require sick notes for people in self-isolation or quarantine.

Mar 15, 2020 5:06 PM Read more >

The latest numbers of COVID-19 cases in Canada as of March 15, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of March 15, 2020: — Ontario: 142 confirmed (5 resolved) — British Columbia: 73 confirmed, including one death (six cases resolved) — Alberta: 39 confirmed — Quebec: 35 confi

Mar 15, 2020 4:28 PM Read more >

Quebec orders bars, movie theatres to close to limit spread of COVID-19

Quebec Premier Francois Legault ordered the closure of gathering places such as bars, theatres, gyms and movie theatres on Sunday as the province brought in more aggressive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Mar 15, 2020 4:27 PM Read more >

Trudeau says border closures, mandatory screening up for discussion

OTTAWA — The federal government will discuss whether stricter border measures must be implemented to halt the spread of COVID-19 in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Sunday.

Mar 15, 2020 4:26 PM Read more >

The good and bad consequences of school closures amid a disease outbreak

Canadians were also told to halt any non-essential travel out of the country.

Mar 13, 2020 4:31 PM Read more >