313 Canadians diagnosed with coronavirus, chief health officer says
"COVID-19 is a serious public health threat," said Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer.
"COVID-19 is a serious public health threat," said Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer.
Mélanie Joly said the focus has been on supporting provinces and territories, which all have their own policies when it comes to helping contain the virus.
Some malls in the Edmonton area are adding extra precautions and reducing hours as COVID-19 concerns continue to rise.
Affected routes will include trains moving from Toronto to Ottawa, London, Sarnia and Windsor, as well as those advancing through Quebec City, Montreal and Ottawa.
The impacted flight from Vancouver to Kelowna was WestJet flight WS3326.
The Montreal Canadiens announced an assistance program on Sunday for their 1,200 game-day employees without work after the National Hockey League suspended its season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police say a woman was entering the University of Winnipeg campus when she was robbed of her headphones, then assaulted after she chased the suspects.
The cosmetics company, which specializes partly in creating soaps, says all 258 North American retails stores will close Monday until March 29.
With the arrival of coronavirus in Manitoba, religious gatherings are being suspended. In some cases, worship services are being streamed online instead.
AHS testing centres for COVID-19 are ramping up, including drive-thru options, as more people require testing in the Edmonton and Calgary zones.
Edmonton Public Library announced all 21 branches would be closed as of Saturday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A webcast of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton on March 14, 2020 with Breanna Karstens-Smith.
Here’s Kevin O’Connell’s March 14, 2020 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
Noses are now being sanitized at an Edmonton seniors home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
An Edmonton seniors home is taking it a step further than washing hands to prevents the spread of the coronavirus, they are also sanitizing noses. Sarah Komadina has more.
Cst. Arlene Omilian is the longest-serving female officer in the history of the Edmonton Police Service.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alberta has risen to 39. Cami Kepke has more on possible extended school closures and resources for Albertans.
The City of Edmonton, Strathcona County and St. Albert are all officially closing down public recreation centres and arenas as the capital region ramps up its preventative measures against the COVID-19 pandemic.