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As new clusters emerge, WHO warns virus may be here to stay

Dr. Michael Ryan says "virus may become just another endemic virus in our communities,” noting that other previously novel diseases like HIV have never disappeared, but that effective treatments have been developed.

May 13, 2020 2:33 PM Read more >

Canada wants to extend U.S. travel ban

May 13, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

'Way too early' to begin reopening, Sundre doctor says

Dr. Rob Warren concerned about second wave

May 13, 2020 8:30 AM Read more >

Health Canada approves serological test to detect COVID-19 antibodies

May 12, 2020 7:30 PM Read more >

Ottawa examining new, existing tools to get web giants to pay up: Guilbeault

May 12, 2020 5:59 PM Read more >

Trudeau promises 'stronger measures' for screening at Canada-U.S. border

May 12, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >

Feds pledge one-time benefit top-up to seniors in COVID-19 aid

May 12, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

Update: Canadian singer Bryan Adams faces backlash over COVID-19 social media posts

Rocker apologizes on Instagram "to any and all that took offence to" his post

May 12, 2020 8:15 AM Read more >

Some Canadian universities say fall classes will be offered primarily online

May 12, 2020 7:45 AM Read more >

2nd death at Cargill: Calls from Opposition, union to shut down for worker input

May 11, 2020 5:14 PM Read more >