A Winnipeg organization concerned for the city’s most vulnerable is setting up a pop-up isolation shelter as the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, continues to spread across Canada and around the world. St. Boniface Street Links is working to create a…
Read More4 new COVID-19 cases in Kingston region, total up to 8: public health
KFL&A Public Health says there are four new cases of the novel coronavirus in their catchment area. The first three cases were confirmed last week in two women, 44 and 62, and a 48-year-old man, who recently travelled respectively to…
Read MoreMadonna goes on bizarre coronavirus bathtub rant
In the middle of her morning bath on Sunday, Madonna became the next in the ever-expanding roster of celebrities and musicians sharing their thoughts on the novel coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19. That’s right, on March 22, the Like a…
Read MoreCaffe Nero to close all UK branches within hours due to coronavirus crisis
Caffee Nero has announced it will shut all its UK branches in the next 48 hours due to the coronavirus crisis. The major UK cafe chain will close its stores by the end of Wednesday, its founder and CEO Gerry…
Read MoreBrampton man facing charges following Hwy. 401 pursuit near London, Ont.: OPP
A 33-year-old Brampton, Ont., man is facing multiple charges after provincial police officers were led on a pursuit down Hwy. 401 near London, Ont. Sunday night. It was around 6 p.m. when police say they were called to a report…
Read MorePeterborough city, county declare state of emergency amid coronavirus pandemic
The City of Peterborough and Peterborough County have declared states of emergency amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a press conference at city hall on Monday afternoon, Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien said the declaration reinforces to residents the seriousness and urgency…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Champions League and Europa League finals postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak
The Champions League and Europa League finals have been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak, UEFA has said. The finals were scheduled for May. No decision has yet been made on rearranged dates, UEFA said. Domestic leagues across Europe, as…
Read MoreTicket for one? Russian theater offers extreme distancing
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Usually it’s the artists for whom a solo is the ultimate prize. Now it is the audience. Starting this month, Russia’s Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre will stream its performances online and allow just one spectator in…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Toronto mayor to declare state of emergency in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
Global News has learned that Mayor John Tory is set to declare a state of emergency for the City of Toronto in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Sources confirmed to Global News the mayor will be making the announcement…
Read MoreIndia shuts down flights, big cities as coronavirus toll rises in region
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India on Monday announced a halt to domestic flights and said the majority of the country was under complete lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus as the number of people dying of the disease ticked…
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