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A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces and territories have been releasing 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: Newfo...
Jul 01, 2020

COVID-19 reshapes Canada Day celebrations from big parties to online shows
OTTAWA - A different kind of Canada Day is dawning this morning, with large celebrations in many parts of the country replaced with backyard barbecues and digital events. The COVID-19 pandemic has led...
Jul 01, 2020

COVID-19, surge in 'renovictions,' complicate Montreal's traditional moving day
MONTREAL - Quebec's traditional July 1 moving day has always involved a certain amount of chaos, as thousands of people simultaneously pack up their belongings and move to new homes. But this year,&nb...
Jul 01, 2020

Province may consider making masks ‘temporarily mandatory’ during future localized outbreaks
As the second part of the Phase 4 Re-Open Saskatchewan plans are set to get underway on July 6 with more businesses, leisure facilities and performing arts venues likely to welcome back patrons, Premi...
Jul 01, 2020

Surge in sales ahead of Canada Day helping fireworks companies in difficult year
Fireworks companies say they're experiencing a surge in consumer sales as people try to recreate Canada Day displays that were cancelled because of COVID-19. Gary Colquhoun, owner ...
Jul 01, 2020

NYC delays resumption of indoor dining at restaurants
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that he was delaying the planned resumption of indoor dining at restaurants in the city out of fear it would cause a spike in coronavirus infections. ...
Jul 01, 2020

The Victoria Hospital Foundation and COVID-19
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." -Mr. RogersCOVID-19 is an event that is both...
Jul 01, 2020

PA National Park Invites You to Celebrate Canada Day at the Lake
Being in nature provides important physical and mental health benefits. Going outdoors is a great way to maintain health and wellness, so long as everyone follows physical distancing practices.This Ca...
Jul 01, 2020

Canada's Mackenzie Hughes happy to entertain fans and grow the sport of golf
Mackenzie Hughes doesn't think of himself as an ambassador for golf, but when he has the opportunity to promote the sport he loves he embraces that role. The Canadian became something of an online&nbs...
Jul 01, 2020

Lighthizer celebrates USMCA, promises enforcement as trade deal comes into force
WASHINGTON - The new North American trade agreement is officially the law of the land, and the Trump administration is vowing to ensure that Canada, Mexico and the United States live up to its obligat...
Jul 01, 2020