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Woman with presumed case of COVID-19 in critical condition in B.C.
VICTORIA - A woman in her 80s with a presumptive case of the novel coronavirus is in critical condition at a Vancouver hospital. Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer, says the woman develop...
Mar 04, 2020

Woman with presumed case of COVID-19 in critical condition in B.C.
VICTORIA - A woman in her 80s with a presumptive case of the novel coronavirus is in critical condition at a Vancouver hospital. Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer, says the woman develop...
Mar 04, 2020

Coronavirus could lead to 'possible cancellations' for Nanaimo-Ladysmith school trips abroad
NANAIMO - An emerging global health crisis could impact several upcoming international trips arranged through Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools.Dale Burgos, communications director for SD 68, said whil...
Mar 04, 2020 Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (SD 68) is examining the status of several international trips amid the spreading coronavirus. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)

Kim Kardashian West, former prisoners visit White House
WASHINGTON - Kim Kardashian West visited the White House on Wednesday along with three women who had their sentences commuted by President Donald Trump last month, allowing them early release from fed...
Mar 04, 2020

Brian Urlacher's brother pleads not guilty in gambling case
CHICAGO - Casey Urlacher, the brother of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges alleging he was part of an offshore sports gambling busin...
Mar 04, 2020

Canadian troops on alert as novel coronavirus outbreak spreads to Iraq
OTTAWA - Canadian military personnel in Iraq are on high alert following reports the novel coronavirus is spreading within the country. Chief of the defence staff Gen. Jonathan Vance says troops have ...
Mar 04, 2020

Freeland chairs cabinet committee on 'whole-of-country' response to coronavirus
OTTAWA - The Minister of Everything has one more hot potato on her plate. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tapped Chrystia Freeland to chair a cabinet committee aimed at co-ordinating the federal gov...
Mar 04, 2020

Trudeau calls for input from industry, citizens, Indigenous groups on climate
TORONTO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on industries, citizens, and Indigenous groups to help shape the future of Canada's climate policy. Speaking at a major mining conference i...
Mar 04, 2020

Saskatchewan premier says coronavirus not a factor in election call
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he made a mistake when he gave the novel coronavirus outbreak as a reason why he's not committed to a provincial election in October. Moe&nb...
Mar 04, 2020

Tax writeoffs coming for off-road electric cars, Trudeau tells miners
OTTAWA - Canada is making off-road electric vehicles and automotive equipment eligible for immediate tax writeoffs in a bid to encourage Canadian companies to buy them, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau s...
Mar 04, 2020