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Service Canada offices to shutter for in-person services over COVID-19 concerns

Service Canada offices to shutter for in-person services over COVID-19 concerns

Minister says alternative arrangements will be made for those who still need personalized services 
COVID-19: Job guarantees, basic income could help curb economic crisis, economist says

COVID-19: Job guarantees, basic income could help curb economic crisis, economist says

A universal basic income and a job guarantee are critical ways to help us weather the economic storm of the coronavirus pandemic
The best video call apps for large meetings, parties during coronavirus outbreak

The best video call apps for large meetings, parties during coronavirus outbreak

There is an app for just about every device or purpose, including video calls for socializing or work meetings
CANADA: COVID-19 forcing engaged couples to make tough decisions

CANADA: COVID-19 forcing engaged couples to make tough decisions

Many couples are now frantically trying to postpone, cancel, or craft a scaled-down social-distancing plan for their wedding
COVID-19: Restaurants now allowed to sell alcohol with food take-out, delivery orders

COVID-19: Restaurants now allowed to sell alcohol with food take-out, delivery orders

The temporary measures are meant to support restaurants and bars that may be significantly impacted by the spread of COVID-19
Sudbury pot shop hands out thousands of free rolls of toilet paper

Sudbury pot shop hands out thousands of free rolls of toilet paper

Owner has about 12,000 rolls of toilet paper to give away
LIVE: Premier Doug Ford to make remarks amid COVID-19 crisis

LIVE: Premier Doug Ford to make remarks amid COVID-19 crisis

More to come . . .
Can the new coronavirus live on coats, shoes? Experts weigh in

Can the new coronavirus live on coats, shoes? Experts weigh in

Experts say the virus can last for three days on plastic and stainless steel
ONTARIO: Orillia native with COVID-19 urges people to 'take precautions seriously'

ONTARIO: Orillia native with COVID-19 urges people to 'take precautions seriously'

Chad McKillop and wife still feeling effects of coronavirus; 'The more people follow these guidelines, the quicker we’re going to get through this'
LIVE: 'Fines and even prison time' in store for Canadians who break quaratine order, says PM

LIVE: 'Fines and even prison time' in store for Canadians who break quaratine order, says PM

Quarantine act makes 14-day isolation manadatory