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Governments threaten fines, arrest, if orders to distance and isolate not followed

MONTREAL — After a week of strong urging from governments that people should keep apart to prevent the spread of …

Third person dies of COVID 19 in Ontario local health unit confirms

TORONTO — Ontario’s premier appealed to manufacturers on Saturday to help address a shortage of key medical supplies, as the …

Restaurants ask government for help to stay afloat amid coronavirus shutdowns

John Yuen spent Friday clearing out the fridge at his Italian restaurant and wondering how he’d manage to scrounge up …

Retailers careful handling cash while WHO says currency doesn’t transmit COVID

VANCOUVER — Dirty money has taken on a new meaning as the war on the novel coronavirus ramps up. Some …

Social distancing, self isolation difficult for those in shared housing

TORONTO — In Canada’s crowded major cities, where many people live with one or multiple roommates, the spread of COVID-19 …

Ottawa to exempt temporary foreign workers from some COVID-19 travel rules

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will exempt temporary foreign workers from some COVID-19 travel restrictions because of their …

Robopets: Using technology to monitor older adults raises privacy concerns

Social isolation and loneliness are concerns for many older adults, and can be triggered by the need to transition to …

‘Unprecedented’ measures to fight COVID-19 continue as cases surpass 1,000

OTTAWA — The federal government unveiled historic new measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, promising a sweeping revamp …

Feds offer help to companies to retool, pump out COVID-19 medical gear

OTTAWA — The federal government is offering up cash to Canadian companies that retool operations or quickly expand to produce …

Canada watching 70 cruise ships still sailing with 4,000 Canadians on board

OTTAWA — The federal government is trying to keep tabs on as many as 4,000 Canadians on board at least …

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