The union representing WestJet flight attendants is expecting layoffs of more than 50 per cent of its staff as the number of flight cancellations continues to mount amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Read MoreCoronavirus: Classes to move online for University of Ottawa and Carleton University
Friday, both the University of Ottawa and Carleton University announced they would aim to move all classes online next week to avoid spreading the novel coronavirus. Classes for both universities will be cancelled March 16 and 17, and will resume…
Read MoreCoronavirus fury: Donald Trump leaves Europe furious after ‘extremely disturbing’ ban
US President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend travel from Europe to the United States for 30 days in an effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic is both unprecedented and worrying, a French tourism expert said on Thursday. The…
Read MoreCoronavirus: UBC Okanagan to remain open for time being
The doors to the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus will remain open for the time being, the university announced on Friday morning. With B.C. on high alert because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, provincial officials have recommended that gatherings…
Read MoreHalifax Seaport Farmers’ Market building to close Saturday due to coronavirus
The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market announced Friday that its building will not open on Saturday. “This is to contain the spread of COVID-19,” the market said in a statement. The market also noted that the building will remain closed indefinitely. “The…
Read MoreCoronavirus: What’s cancelled, postponed and still running in Kingston
Despite Kingston not having any confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, many local organizations have still decided to cancel services and events that involve gatherings to avoid the potential spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. According to…
Read MoreAlan Cross’ weekly music picks: Sass Jordan, Niall Horan, Iggy Pop and more
First, the good news: There are only two Friday the 13ths in 2020 (we can only ever have three) and we won’t have to worry about another one until November. The bad news for paraskevidekatriaphobiacs (those who fear this particular…
Read MoreLondon sports teams dealing with suspended seasons amid coronavirus concerns
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…
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