Coronavirus: Kids say thank you to Calgary first responders
One organization is asking for children’s help to boost the morale of Calgary’s first responders as the COVID-19 outbreak continues across the globe. Laura Szarka […]
Friday prayer at home for most but some risk infection at mosques
Most major mosques worldwide close doors to Muslim worshippers for ‘Jummah’, but there were bouts of communal praying. The coronavirus stopped communal Muslim prayers for […]
Blackrock to freeze global hiring for a few weeks: source
LONDON (Reuters) – Blackrock (BLK.N), the world’s largest asset manager, will freeze global hiring for “a few weeks,” a source familiar with the situation said […]
A look at the math behind social distancing amid coronavirus
By now, Canadians are well aware they should be practising social distancing amid the new coronavirus pandemic. And there’s math behind the idea that cancelling […]
Canada’s major airlines relatively well-positioned for coronavirus fallout: experts
MONTREAL — Canada’s major airlines are relatively well-positioned to weather the financial storm that has been unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but regional players may […]
Hamilton chambers of commerce create economic recovery group to help local businesses
The city of Hamilton and its three chambers of commerce have established an “economic recovery working group” and website to help local businesses throughout the […]
Poland shuts schools until Easter
WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland’s government has declared a state of epidemic and will cancel school classes until Easter, Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on […]
McDonald's suspends buybacks, leaves dividend policy unchanged: CEO to CNBC
(Reuters) – McDonald’s Corp (MCD.N) has suspended share buybacks to help it navigate thorough the coronavirus crisis, but has not changed its dividend policy, Chief […]
Italy coronavirus deaths surge by 627 in a day, lifting total death toll to 4,032
ROME (Reuters) – The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has leapt by 627 to 4,032, officials said on Friday, an increase […]
Toronto paramedic, homeless person among active coronavirus cases in city
Toronto Public Health says they are actively investigating new coronavirus cases and that the city currently has 161 cases. Included in the new cases, TPH […]