Calgary hairstylist weighs risks of staying open amid COVID-19 crisis
A Calgary hairstylist is wondering how long her business can stay open amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Aisha Ladha operates Hair by Aisha and rents a chair out of a salon …
Coronavirus aid bill negotiations continue, agreement in principle reached: sources
The House of Commons was expected to sit Tuesday for the tabling of legislation meant to provide economic support during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as of Tuesday night, talks over …
One fifth of American companies in China back to normal operations: Survey
BEIJING (REUTERS) – More than one fifth of American companies in China are back to normal operations after widespread disruptions caused by the coronavirus epidemic, a survey showed on Wednesday …
U.S. lifts ban on Malaysian medical glove maker amid shortage
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – The United States has lifted a ban on a Malaysian medical glove maker it had accused of using forced labor, a government statement showed, amid a …
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 …
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 …
Brexit benefits MUST be ‘grasped’ to heal UK after disaster of coronavirus says Labour MP
The MP for Blackley and Broughton is calling for an end to the anti-Brexit rhetoric to aid the country’s recovery from the coronavirus that looks set to plunge the country …
How the U.S. could intervene to weaken its surging dollar
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A blistering dollar rally has revived speculation that the U.S. may rein in its currency if the buck goes much higher. The dollar has jumped about …
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 …