White Spot restaurant chain lays off 3,000 workers due to coronavirus
The owner of White Spot restaurants says about 3,000 workers have been laid off in the last week because of the coronavirus pandemic. Ron Toigo, who also owns the Vancouver …
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Pompeo says China still withholding coronavirus information
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday sharpened his criticism of China’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak, saying its ruling Communist Party was still denying the …
Coronavirus: Haldimand, Norfolk counties jointly declare state of emergency
Both Haldimand and Norfolk counties declared a state of emergency for their regions on Tuesday. The move comes days after the medical officer of health for both areas issued orders …
IN PHOTOS: Tourist sites worldwide left eerily deserted amid coronavirus outbreak
The novel coronavirus has forced many into isolation, leaving the world’s most treasured tourist sites eerily empty of travellers. People spend a long time saving their dollars to travel across …
Devon declares local state of emergency due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Town of Devon has declared a local state of emergency due to COVID-19, which has shut down the town office and other facilities as of Tuesday. This includes the …
UK lockdown measures are rules not advice: health minister
LONDON (Reuters) – Lockdown measures set out by the British government on Monday are rules, not advice, and will be enforced, health minister Matt Hancock said on Tuesday. On Monday, …
Angel’s Cafe delivers meals to vulnerable Calgarians amid COVID-19 outbreak
On March 16, Cathy Jacobs and her family business, Angel’s Cafe, joined the growing list of businesses in Calgary to close its doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But Jacob …
B.C. health officials to provide Tuesday update on coronavirus response
Health officials in British Columbia are scheduled to deliver their Tuesday update on the province’s novel coronavirus pandemic response at 3 p.m. PT. Global News will stream the event live …
Coronavirus: Feed Nova Scotia adapting to provide support as number of calls on the rise
Feed Nova Scotia said Tuesday that they have seen an increase in the number of calls from food-insecure Nova Scotians, but also offers of support from the community looking to …
Coronavirus: World leaders to hold virtual summit on global coronavirus response
World leaders are planning an unprecedented virtual summit to coordinate a global response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Saudi organisers told Sky News there is a need to agree on how …