Trudeau promises to extend COVID-19 emergency relief benefit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that the federal government will extend the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB), with details to follow … source
Beloved British singer Dame Vera Lynn dies at 103
Dame Vera Lynn, the endearingly popular “Forces’ Sweetheart” who serenaded British troops abroad during the Second World War with favourites such as We’ll … source
'Assault-style' firearm ban effective today, Trudeau announces
Starting today, licensed gun owners will no longer be allowed to sell, transport, import or use military-grade ‘assault-style’ weapons in Canada. Read more: … source
New COVID-19 notification app rolls out in Ontario
The new app, called COVID Alert, will warn users if they have been near someone who has tested positive. To read more: http://cbc.ca/1.5670239 »»» Subscribe … source
RCMP identify active shooter in Portapique, N.S.
RCMP in Nova Scotia have identified an active shooter in Portapique, N.S., and are advising residents to lock their doors and go to their basements. source
Barbados offers 1-year visa to 'work from home' there
The island nation of Barbados has launched a one-year working visa that gives foreigners the right to live and work there while they ride out the COVID-19 … source
Suspect in shooting with 'multiple' victims now in custody: RCMP
Police have taken a suspect into custody after an hours-long active shooter investigation in Nova Scotia. Police say there are multiple victims. »»» Subscribe to … source
COVID-19 could close Canada-U.S. border for a year, expert says
Infection control epidemiologist Colin Furness predicts the Canada-U.S. border will only open if a COVID-19 vaccine is created or if enough people have been … source
More victims of Nova Scotia shooting identified
An elementary school teacher, two health-care workers, a family of three and an RCMP officer have been identified as some of the victims of a weekend shooting … source
Greek police keep up pushback at Turkish border
Thousands of migrants trying to cross the border from Turkey into Greece are being met with a blockade of riot police from both countries. Greece and the EU … source