Nickelodeon postpones 2020 Kids’ Choice Awards due to coronavirus concerns
Nickelodeon’s 2020 Kids’ Choice Awards has joined the ever-expanding list of global entertainment events affected by the new coronavirus, COVID-19 outbreak after officially being postponed. Though the rapidly-spreading virus wasn’t explicitly named by Nickelodeon, the decision made ultimately suggested it…
Read MoreExplainer: Fed may go into its crisis tool kit soon. What's in it?
(Reuters) – Analysts and economists increasingly expect the Federal Reserve to roll out measures beyond interest rate cuts and bond purchases to ensure financial markets keep operating smoothly and banks have ample liquidity during the coronavirus outbreak. The unexpected move…
Read MoreU.S. coronavirus stimulus package stuck in Congress over paid sick leave
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As schools close, offices clear out, and sporting events are canceled across the United States, a familiar Washington problem – partisan gridlock – threatened on Thursday to derail the U.S. government’s ability to contain the economic damage…
Read MoreWashington state repeals tax break; Boeing says U.S. complies with trade deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Boeing (BA.N) said Washington state’s move on Thursday to repeal of an aerospace business tax break brings the United States into full compliance with World Trade Organization rules, which U.S. policymakers hope will avert European Union tariffs…
Read MoreCoronavirus: 2nd case of COVID-19 confirmed in Ottawa
Ottawa Public Health has announced the city’s second confirmed case of the novel coronavirus. This comes just a day after the city’s first case was announced — a man in his 40s exhibiting mild symptoms who had recently travelled to…
Read MoreWinnipeg fire station temporarily closed over fears of COVID-19 exposure
A fire station in Winnipeg was temporarily closed Thursday amid fears their crews have been exposed to COVID-19. Hand-written notes taped to the front window of Fire Hall 21 in Transcona warn “do not enter until further notice” and “We…
Read MoreWoman ‘sold homemade sanitiser that burned four kids’ amid coronavirus outbreak
A shopkeeper allegedly sold homemade hand sanitiser that burned four children amid the coronavirus outbreak. Manisha Bharade, 47, has been issued a summons for charges of endangering the welfare of children and deceptive business practices, according to authorities. Reports suggest…
Read MoreIOC won’t discuss Olympic contingency plans despite coronavirus concerns
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) remains defiant about whether this summer’s Tokyo Olympics could be cancelled, delayed or held without spectators because of the novel coronavirus. This is despite growing concern and increasingly restrictive measures being imposed around the world…
Read MoreLatest updates: Coronavirus in Canada
The novel coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, has been classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization after it spread worldwide — with major hotspots in China, Iran and Italy. Doctors and health officials are urging people to…
Read MoreCoronavirus: MLB suspends spring training, delays Opening Day
Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced it will suspend the rest of spring training and has delayed Opening Day by two weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak. The league made the announcement Thursday afternoon after the NBA and the NHL…
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