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Aid for energy heavily weighted towards fossil fuels in COVID-19 response

The oil industry is also badly hurt by the pandemic

Jul 15, 2020 2:50 PM Read more >

No new cases of COVID-19 on Prince Edward Island today after recent clusters

There are currently nine active cases on the Island

Jul 15, 2020 2:02 PM Read more >

Officials report one new case of COVID-19 Wednesday in New Brunswick

The latest case comes as Premier Blaine Higgs considers relaxing entry restrictions for Quebecers who live near the New Brunswick border

Jul 15, 2020 2:01 PM Read more >

Essential worker latest to test positive for COVID-19 on Prince Edward Island

Another essential worker has tested positive for COVID-19 on Prince Edward Island

Jul 14, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >

Senators call for changes to COVID-19 aid and more transparency on spending

The committee's report recommends the government provide declining CERB payments as incomes rise

Jul 14, 2020 2:21 PM Read more >

Health officials report one new case of COVID-19 in New Brunswick

Public health officials said today the case involves a person in their 20s in the Moncton region

Jul 14, 2020 2:19 PM Read more >

Canadians torn on scaling back COVID-19 benefits to save money: poll

The Liberals last week revealed this year's projected deficit sits at $343 billion, driven by an estimated $231.9 billion in COVID-19 spending, so far, and a massive drop in government revenue

Jul 14, 2020 11:10 AM Read more >

Human clinical trials begin for Quebec-made COVID-19 vaccine candidate

Dr. Bruce Clark cautions against holding unrealistic expectations that his product — or any of the numerous vaccines in development globally — will bring the pandemic to a screeching halt

Jul 14, 2020 10:08 AM Read more >

COVID-19 cases linked to private hotel parties in Kelowna: B.C. health minister

British Columbia's health minister says several COVID-19 exposures in Kelowna serve as a reminder of the risks posed by private gatherings

Jul 14, 2020 9:50 AM Read more >

America's worsening COVID-19 crisis has some Canadians barring the border door

Since March, the U.S. has seen more than 3 million cases and 133,000 deaths, and the crisis is accelerating in states across the union

Jul 10, 2020 3:08 PM Read more >

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