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The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest news on the novel coronavirus and the illness dubbed COVID-19 (all times Eastern): 7:50 p.m. Ontario confirmed one more novel coronavirus case on Monday evening, bringing the total in the province to 35.
Canada, U.S. in touch 'almost daily' in coronavirus battle: minister

Canada, U.S. in touch 'almost daily' in coronavirus battle: minister

WASHINGTON — The federal government and the United States are communicating "almost daily" in a collective effort to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus north of the border and across North America, Canada's foreign affairs minister said Mon
Alberta premier says all options on table to fight oil price collapse

Alberta premier says all options on table to fight oil price collapse

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his government will do whatever it takes to rescue the province from an oil price collapse and he wants the federal government to step up as well. "This is not just about Alberta.
Morneau talks up fiscal room to react to impacts of COVID-19 as concerns mount

Morneau talks up fiscal room to react to impacts of COVID-19 as concerns mount

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Bill Morneau sought to ease the concerns over the novel coronavirus outbreak on a day where financial markets dropped along with the price of oil, and the Liberals said they were preparing help for a worst-case economic scen
NDP calls for moratorium on Clearview AI facial recognition software

NDP calls for moratorium on Clearview AI facial recognition software

OTTAWA — NDP ethics critic Charlie Angus wants the Liberal government to stop the RCMP's use of controversial facial-recognition software. The U.S.
Seven Stettler physicians ‘revoke ER services’

Seven Stettler physicians ‘revoke ER services’

Stettler and area residents going to the local healthcare centre’s emergency room may see some unfamiliar faces there.
Castor council ponders summer student quandary

Castor council ponders summer student quandary

Town of Castor council found out during their regular meeting Feb. 24 that questions still remain around grant funding for summer student positions.
Trump 5G adviser meets feds in Ottawa amid pending decision on Huawei

Trump 5G adviser meets feds in Ottawa amid pending decision on Huawei

OTTAWA — A top Trump administration adviser on telecommunications met Monday with officials in Ottawa as Canada continues working on whether to allow Chinese firm Huawei to participate in its new 5G wireless internet network. The U.S.
Castor council tweaks fire chief role

Castor council tweaks fire chief role

Castor town council tweaked the fire chief’s role and dealt with several other items at their regular council meeting Feb. 24.
Castor council looks at property price

Castor council looks at property price

Town of Castor councillors will lower the price of a lot that has been described as too expensive by prospective buyers. Council discussed the issue at their Feb. 24 regular meeting.