Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

Canada closes loophole that let air travellers easily fly without a mask

Prior to Transport Canada updating an order, air passengers could verbally indicate they were unable to wear a mask

Aug 11, 2020 1:51 PM Read more >

Is the Strathcona Park homeless camp in Vancouver here to stay?

Plan to vacate Oppenheimer Park encampment in April doesn’t extend to Strathcona tent city

Aug 11, 2020 11:40 AM Read more >

Homeless people moved out of Vancouver community centres

Roundhouse and Coal Harbour facilities provided refuge for approximately 200 homeless people

Aug 10, 2020 10:10 AM Read more >

Canadians’ financial worries easing as lockdowns lift, poll finds

How are we feeling about our finances and futures now, compared to the pandemic's onset?

Aug 7, 2020 7:04 AM Read more >

Masks will be mandatory at all Walmart stores in Canada

Attention Walmart shoppers

Aug 6, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >

Canadians urged to stop calling 911 to report U.S. license plates

There's a much better number to call...if you must

Aug 5, 2020 1:22 PM Read more >

Most Canadians support second lockdown if COVID-19 caseloads spike

Nearly 80% of British Columbians surveyed said they supported a renewed closure of businesses

Aug 4, 2020 2:34 PM Read more >

New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

However, a big concern for many Canadians are potential side effects of a new vaccine

Aug 4, 2020 10:13 AM Read more >

Trudeau pledges to transition CERB recipients to EI

The prime minister also unveiled nearly $59 million in support for migrant workers based on Canadian farms

Jul 31, 2020 10:21 AM Read more >

Feds announce $625M for child-care spaces as economy reopens

It’s not yet known how much of the total $625 million will be given to each province

Jul 25, 2020 10:47 PM Read more >