G7 leaders to host videoconference on COVID-19 next week

Mar 14, 2020

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 14 (ANI): Leaders of Group of Seven (G7) will hold a videoconference on COVID-19 early next week, the White House said...

Government warns against all international travel, limits inbound flights to stop spread of COVID-19

Mar 14, 2020

Ottawa (Canada) March 14: The federal government is warning against all international travel and is limiting inbound flights as part of a series of measures...

Canada issues new travel advisory to prevent coronavirus spread

Mar 14, 2020

Ottawa [Canada], Mar 14 (ANI): As the number of coronavirus patients around the world continues to climb, the Canadian government is encouraging citizens to cancel...

Some daycares closing, some staying open

Mar 14, 2020

Ottawa (Canada) March 14: While some child-care programs in Ottawa-Gatineau are closing amid growing coronavirus fears, others will remain open - for now.

City facilities closing as part of COVID-19 clampdown

Mar 14, 2020

Ottawa (Canada) March 14: The City of Ottawa is shutting down municipal facilities starting Monday including recreation facilities, pools and libraries until at least April...

RTG 'misrepresented' its ability to build light rail, city says

Mar 14, 2020

Ottawa (Canada) March 14: Rideau Transit Group (RTG) misled the city about its ability to build and maintain Ottawa's $2.1-billion Confederation line, according to a...

Early action on COVID-19 can 'flatten the curve' even more, Toronto researchers urge

Mar 14, 2020

Toronto (Canada) March 14: By now, most people have heard it's important to "flatten the curve" when it comes to COVID-19 infections - and two...

'We can't flip a switch': E-learning unlikely solution for all Canadian students if COVID-19 closes schools

Mar 14, 2020

Ottawa (Canada) March 14: Katie Dupuis, editor-in-chief of ParentsCanada magazine and mom to two school-aged children, says the Ontario government's decision to close public schools...

Coronavirus: A guide to what you need to know

Mar 14, 2020

Ottawa (Canada) March 14: Travel restrictions, school and event cancellations are being announced every day. And phrases like "self-isolation" and "social distancing" have now entered...