Tag: Health

China omits GDP goal for first time ever to help save coronavirus-ravaged economy

China omitted a 2020 economic growth target for the first time and…

With low coronavirus figures, Australia wants exemption to British quarantine rule

Australia, after bringing its coronavirus outbreak largely under control, said on Friday…

Canada, U.S. business group urges cross-border teamwork on post-coronavirus response

WASHINGTON ⁠— Travel between Canada and the United States is still restricted…

Coronavirus: Victoria’s Secret losing 250 North American stores, Canada Goose cuts workers

More retailers have announced layoffs and store closures at their Canadian operations…

Coronavirus infections top 5 million worldwide

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide has surpassed 5 million, proving…

Trump threatens to pull funds from states trying to make voting safer amid coronavirus

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to hold up federal funds for…

Trump’s cut to UN Health funding would hit world’s most vulnerable, WHO says

The head of emergencies at the World Health Organization warned Wednesday that…

New Zealand mulls 4-day workweek post-coronavirus. Could that work in Canada?

As countries around the world begin to reopen amid the novel coronavirus…

Alberta’s Jason Kenney to make announcement regarding airports, international travel

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is scheduled to speak Wednesday morning about new…

‘New normal’ anything but as countries continue to slowly reopen amid coronavirus

Hundreds of thousands of high school seniors in South Korea had their…

Trump mulls travel ban for Brazil as country’s coronavirus cases rise to 3rd in world

U.S. President Donald Trump said he’s considering banning travel from Brazil as…

Johnson & Johnson to pull baby powder from Canada, U.S. due to dropping demand

Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday announced it would stop selling its talc…