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Ottawa's pandemic plan lands as provinces ramp up responses to COVID-19

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launched an $82 billion pandemic battle plan Wednesday to help Canadians ride out the economic consequences of COVID-19 as the country's top public health official warned the virus will be here for a while and could come

Mar 18, 2020 4:37 PM Read more >

Stranded Canadians struggle to return home—and get refunds for cancelled flights

Canadians abroad are raising concerns about compensation as they try to find a way back home, with some stranded as borders close and airlines cut flights due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 18, 2020 4:07 PM Read more >

'We need to stay apart:' Saskatchewan declares emergency as COVID cases double

REGINA — Saskatchewan declared a provincial state of emergency Wednesday as the number of COVID-19 cases in the province doubled to 16. Premier Scott Moe said it's a critical time for the province to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Mar 18, 2020 3:29 PM Read more >

C-K soup kitchens, food banks shut down

Local soup kitchens and food banks are having a tough time feeding those in need of a meal, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 18, 2020 3:01 PM Read more >

2 COVID-19 cases in C-K

A 52-year-old Chatham man has been tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first confirmed case in the municipality.

Mar 18, 2020 2:59 PM Read more >

Frustration grows in Centre Wellington as termite issue worsens

ELORA - Township of Centre Wellington council has directed staff to look into the growing termite issue in Elora and Fergus after a lively debate at council Monday.

Mar 18, 2020 2:38 PM Read more >

Beaverlodge and county postpone border area development plan

Beaverlodge and the County of Grande Prairie are putting off their planned agreement to manage future development in their border areas.

Mar 18, 2020 2:35 PM Read more >

Erin's mayor responds to Code of Silence award

ERIN – Erin Mayor Allan Alls said he feels it was unfair for the town to be named as the most secretive municipal government in Canada.

Mar 18, 2020 2:31 PM Read more >

Report shows Wellington County's Ontario Works recipients getting support for longer periods of time

COUNTY OF WELLINGTON – The County of Wellington’s Ontario Works caseload has increased slightly by 1.5 per cent to 2,005 total in 2019 compared to 2018.

Mar 18, 2020 2:27 PM Read more >

BC public safety minister declares provincial state of emergency

In a press conference today (March 18), provincial public safety minister Mike Farnworth declared a provincial state of emergency. This declaration is a response to recent reports from BC’s provincial health officer Dr.

Mar 18, 2020 2:25 PM Read more >