(Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesman for the prime minister said. The prime minister is in good health with no symptoms, the spokesman
Read moreSeveral Montreal schools to close Friday amid coronavirus concerns
Several Montreal-area schools announced on Thursday they will close their doors out of caution on Friday until further notice amid concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus. The schools and school boards that have
Read moreNew Zealand's Ardern leads Christchurch memorials amid coronavirus scare
CHRISTCHURCH (Reuters) – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrived in Christchurch on Friday to mark the first anniversary of the mosque attacks in the city, as the coronavirus pandemic loomed over a planned weekend
Read morePacific nations employ island fortress tactics to combat coronavirus spread
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Pacific islands are imposing strict lock-down measures to combat the coronavirus, denying access to supply vessels and prohibiting human-to-human contact during aircraft refueling, amid fears their small healthcare systems could be over-run.
Read moreJunos performers in Saskatoon disappointed, but understand coronavirus cancellation
The 2020 Juno Awards presented a huge opportunity for Saskatoon band Too Soon Monsoon. The performers had shows lined up as part Juno Week, hoping to make some new fans and build on two EPs
Read moreCoronavirus outbreak shuts down Universal Studios until end of month
Universal Studios will shut down until the end of the month amid the coronavirus outbreak. Comcast Corp's Universal Studios theme park in Southern California also will close on Saturday and expects to reopen March 28,
Read moreWashington state repeals pro-Boeing tax break; U.S. hopes to avoid EU tariffs
WASHINGTON/SEATTLE (Reuters) – Washington state on Thursday moved to formally repeal an aerospace tax break that benefited U.S. planemaker Boeing (BA.N) and avert looming European Union tariffs on U.S. goods. Boeing said the move would
Read morePremier Scott Moe ends speculation of an early election
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says voters will not head to the polls this spring. Moe made the announcement Thursday following weeks of uncertainty to when electors would cast their ballot. He also asked the government
Read moreDespite coronavirus, WWE WrestleMania 36 on track for April 5
Suspending sports will have ‘huge economic impact’: Steinberg Sports and Entertainment CEO Steinberg Sports and Entertainment CEO Leigh Steinberg explains how the economy will be impacted by sports events and seasons being canceled due to
Read moreNZ fin min cancels Australia trip, will hold virus bilateral on Skype: media
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s and New Zealand’s top finance lawmakers will hold a Skype call to discuss economic threats from the coronavirus, after New Zealand Finance Minister Grant Robertson canceled his trip to Canberra at
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