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UPDATE: The latest numbers of COVID-19 cases in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 3:24 p.m. ET on March 22, 2020: There are 1,426 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.

Mar 22, 2020 2:04 PM Read more >

Food banks being pushed to the limit

Food banks across the province are facing the stresses coming at them as best as they can. In addition to increased demand and reduced donations due to the pandemic, some Alberta food banks have also had to face security concerns and thefts.

Mar 22, 2020 2:00 PM Read more >

Parliament set to reconvene on Tuesday to pass COVID-19 measures with fewer MPs

Mar 22, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

Church bells bring inspiration, hope to Banff residents

“I rang the bells after last week’s church service and and a few people said: ‘I really need that.’ I am trying to keep my hopes up and I would like to give people a happy moment in their day.”

Mar 22, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

UPDATED: The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

Mar 22, 2020 11:49 AM Read more >

Canadian scientists fight coronavirus pandemic on dozens of fronts

"Many are redirecting their efforts to the virus. There are many things that need to be worked on."

Mar 22, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

Fair trade chocolate bars promoted during visit to Olds

Dominican Republic Cacao farmer says they need more money from chocolate bars

Mar 22, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

Letter: Parks cuts are penny wise and pound foolish

Parks are good for health and well-being reader says

Mar 22, 2020 6:25 AM Read more >

Grocers offer $2/hour raise to workers during COVID-19 pandemic

Metro and Loblaw are raising wages for grocery store and distribution centre workers by $2 per hour during the COVID-19 pandemic. Metro and the union that represents Loblaw workers say the wage boost is retroactive to March 8.

Mar 21, 2020 10:15 PM Read more >

NY airports, hospitals feel pressure as virus alarms grow

Mar 21, 2020 9:30 PM Read more >