Several London sports teams have seen their seasons come to an abrupt end after a wave of international, national and provincial sports leagues announced the cancellation or postponement of their respective seasons. The Ontario Hockey League paused its season on…
Read MoreFirst patient in Scotland dies after contracting Coronavirus
The first patient in Scotland has died after contracting coronavirus, Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood has confirmed. Dr Catherine Calderwood said: "I am saddened to report that a patient in Scotland who has tested positive for Coronavirus has died…
Read MoreOntario health official recommends cancellation of events with over 250 attendees
TORONTO – Ontario’s chief medical officer of health is recommending the immediate suspension of all large events and public gatherings of over 250 people due to COVID-19. In a memo to be issued today, Dr. David Williams says organizers of…
Read MoreUniversity of Toronto, York University, Ryerson move classes online in response to COVID-19
The University of Toronto, York University and Ryerson University say they will be moving all classes to an online format amid coronavirus concerns. All three universities made the announcement on Friday, each citing the health and safety of staff and…
Read MoreJuno cancellation a missed opportunity for Manitoba nominees
Thursday’s cancellation of the 2020 Juno Awards, which were scheduled for this weekend in Saskatoon, over the novel coronavirus pandemic has left a lot of Canadian music fans disappointed. For the artists hoping for a chance to pick up one…
Read MoreFirst woman in space brought down to earth by anger over bid to prolong Putin rule
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Valentina Tereshkova was hailed as a hero when she became the first woman in space in 1963. Now 83, she has became a hate figure for some Russians after this week putting forward a constitutional amendment that…
Read MoreCoronavirus travel ban is ineffective, experts argue
Sweeping restrictions on international travel in response to the novel coronavirus aren’t an effective way of slowing the spread of infection, two experts say. “In terms of asking about the right timing, the right timing is probably never,” says Steven…
Read MoreIndia frees top Kashmir politician after months of detention
SRINAGAR, India, (Reuters) – Indian authorities on Friday ordered the release of Kashmir’s most prominent politician, Farooq Abdullah, one of dozens of leaders held since August, when the federal government withdrew the troubled region’s autonomy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government…
Read MoreCoronavirus survivor, 87 years old, punches air and gets all-clear in hospital
This uplifting video shows an 87-year-old Covid-19 patient demonstrating his regained strength after recovering from the disease. In the clip, he is seen punching the air and performing various stretches in front of a doctor while lying in a hospital…
Read MoreMeghan Markle and Prince Harry’s son Archie could have ‘lonely upbringing’
Baby Archie might have a "lonely" upbringing in Canada, according to a royal commentator who claimed it was sad he will not see much of his cousins. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have left the Royal Family in a move…
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