SANTIAGO (Reuters) – One of three people confirmed to have the coronavirus in Bolivia was turned away from several hospitals, media reports and health officials said late on Wednesday, while candidates campaigning for forthcoming presidential
Read moreBuckhorn Maplefest, Peterborough Petes’ home game still scheduled amid coronavirus concerns
The 26th annual Maplefest in Buckhorn will go ahead this weekend and the Peterborough Petes will play on Thursday night as concerns about novel coronavirus escalate. Farm manager Erin McLean of McLean Berry Farm says
Read more8 arrested, weapons seized in Evansberg, Alta.
Eight people have been arrested and dangerous weapons seized after police stopped a stolen vehicle in central Alberta on Tuesday. Capital Region West RCMP Traffic Services said they attempted to stop a van that was
Read moreAlberta courthouses preparing for disruptions as COVID-19 spreads
Alberta courthouses are preparing for disruptions with the number of COVID-19 cases expected to grow. The Court of Queen’s Bench says members of the public should avoid attending court proceedings if they are sick. Lawyers
Read moreEMERGING MARKETS-Latam FX hit new lows, Brazil stocks set for worst day in over 21 years
* Mexican, Colombian, Chilean pesos at record lows * Brazil’s Bovespa index set for worst day since Oct. 1998 * Azul dives as it cuts international flights (Adds comment, updates prices) By Shreyashi Sanyal March
Read moreCoronavirus: Travel, event cancellations could help the economy in the long run
Mass event and travel cancellations will hit companies and the economy hard, but the short-term pain could enable both individual industries and the economy to recover faster if COVID-19 is quickly contained. That’s the main
Read moreCanada Blooms, Canada’s largest flower, garden festival, to go ahead amid coronavirus concerns
Canada Blooms says it plans on going ahead with its flower and garden festival in Toronto despite concerns over the coronavirus. The event is scheduled to take place March 13 to 22 at the Enercare
Read moreOil falls 7% after Trump surprises with travel curbs
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Brent crude slid 7% on Thursday after President Donald Trump restricted travel to the United States from Europe as part of measures to try to halt the spread of coronavirus after
Read moreU.S. Senate confirms Danly to FERC, widening panel's Republican majority
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Thursday easily confirmed James Danly as a Republican member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, with three Democrats supporting him even though the approval widened the Republican majority
Read moreBrit soldier, 26, killed in Iraqi missile attack on military base pictured
Tributes have been paid "hugely popular" Brit servicewoman to died in rocket fire on a coalition forces military camp in Iraq. The Ministry of Defence named servicewoman killed in a missile attack on Camp Taji
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