Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Five phases: Saskatchewan's plan to reopen the province to start in May
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government on Thursday released a five-phase plan to reopen parts of its economy during the COVID-19 crisis. The first lifting of some measures could start on May 4...
Apr 23, 2020
Scheer refuses to acknowledge MP's controversial criticism of health officer
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer refused Thursday to address controversial comments by a member of his caucus who is also seeking to replace him as leader. Derek Sloan, an MP from rural Onta...
Apr 23, 2020
Provinces, feds will watch and learn from U.S. reopening efforts, PM suggests
WASHINGTON - Canada will be watching the United States closely for teachable moments in the coming weeks, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday as regional leaders in both countries be...
Apr 23, 2020
What you need to know about the military's assistance to long-term care homes
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised the Canadian Armed Forces will respond to provincial requests for assistance at long-term care facilities hit by COVID-19, but said Thursday the me...
Apr 23, 2020
Feds pour $1.1B into COVID-19 vaccine development, tracking of cases
OTTAWA - While the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine in the near future would be ideal, other solutions to the pandemic it has caused might appear first, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in announc...
Apr 23, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 6:15 p.m. The COVID-19 virus has been found in another poultry processing facility in B.C. Provincial health offic...
Apr 23, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:26 p.m. on April 23, 2020: There are 42,105 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 21,838 confirmed (incl...
Apr 23, 2020
Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Canada's chief public health officer and her provincial counterparts are encouraging people to wash their hands, give ea...
Apr 23, 2020
Preventive measures at Alberta meat plants came too late to stop outbreaks
CALGARY - The rapid spread of COVID-19 at Canada's meat-packing plants isn't a surprise, say union and health officials. Fabian Murphy, president of the Agriculture Union, which represents federal mea...
Apr 23, 2020
Easing COVID-19 restrictions presents challenges between provinces: experts
Infectious disease experts say provinces looking to relax restrictions related to COVID-19 need to consider their neighbours. Prince Edward Island, where the caseload is low, is aiming to ease its&nbs...
Apr 23, 2020
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the...
