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Van Gogh painting stolen from Dutch museum closed by virus
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - A painting by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh was stolen in an overnight smash-and-grab raid on a museum that was closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, police and the...
Mar 31, 2020
Royal no more: Harry and Meghan start uncertain new chapter
LONDON - Prince Harry and his wife Meghan officially make the transition Tuesday from senior members of Britain's royal family to - well, it's unclear. International celebrities, charity patrons, glob...
Mar 31, 2020
Tenor Placido Domingo feels 'fine' after coronavirus
MEXICO CITY - Tenor Placido Domingo said Monday he is resting at home after catching the new coronavirus. Domingo said in a statement that he is "at home and I feel fine." The 79-year-old was reported...
Mar 31, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 8:10 a.m. Ontario's education minister is expected to announce an e-learning plan for the province's students during COVI...
Mar 31, 2020
Disinfect mail boxes and entertainment to 'feed and fuel' the soul; In The News for March 31
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of March 31 ... &nb...
Mar 31, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on March 31, 2020: There are 7,448 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 3,430 confirmed (i...
Mar 31, 2020
Walkers, grocery store customers courteous with physical distancing
DELTA, B.C. - Walkers offer a nod, a smile or a "hello" to each other but only after stepping aside to leave a wide berth on trails at a park they've escaped to in the age of physi...
Mar 31, 2020
Transparency on COVID-19 response crucial: former public safety minister Goodale
OTTAWA - Governments must be as transparent as possible with Canadians about response measures for COVID-19, says former Liberal public safety minister Ralph Goodale. The cascade of daily briefings fr...
Mar 31, 2020
Walkers, grocery store customers courteous with physical distancing
DELTA, B.C. - Walkers offer a nod, a smile or a "hello" to each other but only after stepping aside to leave a wide berth on trails at a park they've escaped to in the age of physi...
Mar 31, 2020
Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Medical officers of health and Canada's chief public health officer are encouraging people to wash their hands, giv...
Mar 31, 2020