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The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada on April 17

No new deaths in Alberta but there are 239 new cases of COVID-19 in the province

Apr 17, 2020 10:31 AM Read more >

Liberals pledge financial aid to sectors of economy hit hard by COVID-19

Trudeau says $1.7B coming for orphaned-well cleanups

Apr 17, 2020 10:20 AM Read more >

Freeze carbon tax, delay new climate regs during virus crisis, oil lobby asks

Apr 17, 2020 10:18 AM Read more >

China's virus death toll revised up sharply after review

Apr 17, 2020 9:51 AM Read more >

RV owners helping essential workers self-isolate, protect their family members

Apr 17, 2020 8:55 AM Read more >

Lac La Biche doctors say they will quit hospital duties due to GOA wage cuts

Emergency and obstetrics services could be impacted if doctors drop hospitlal shifts

Apr 16, 2020 6:56 PM Read more >

Grizzly bears eating grain contaminated with heavy metals and hydrocarbons

Researcher studied when grizzly bears most often travelled along the train tracks in Banff and Yoho national parks

Apr 16, 2020 3:16 PM Read more >

COVID-19's impact on nursing homes 'more severe' than expected: Trudeau

Apr 16, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

Banff townsite may ban visitors if warnings to stay away are ignored

“Obviously, many, many of our regional friends understand the severity of this virus and chose to stay away. We want to thank those in the region who are the doing the right thing – and that’s easily the vast majority of day-trippers.”

Apr 16, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >

Ontario food rescue offering grants for food security to small cities across Canada

Second Harvest is offering $4.5 million in grants for food-focused organizations of all sizes needing a hand during the coronavirus struggle

Apr 16, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >