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These are truly unprecedented times, and like all Canadians, CBC News has had to make adjustments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Wednesday, CBC News Network will replace local supper-hour and late-night newscasts across the country except in the North. CBC's editor in chief explains why we took this step.

Tens of thousands of Canadians abroad are starting to worry about how they'll get home, as commercial flights cease in many countries with shuttered borders — and they're asking the federal government to do more to help repatriate stranded travellers.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $27 billion package aimed at supporting Canadians whose ability to work was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's an explanation of what those services will look like, and how you can apply for them.

The Trudeau government announced today it's spending $305 million to help Indigenous communities deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, but details of how the funds will be distributed and spent will depend on events in the coming days, weeks and months.

Ford and General Motors say they will temporarily close all of their North American factories due to the coronavirus threat. Fiat Chrysler will do the same, according to two people briefed on the matter Wednesday.

Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota confirm they will temporarily shut down all North American factories due to the coronavirus threat.

Health Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government is undertaking a massive effort to expand testing capacity and secure medical equipment so that health care providers have the supplies they need to handle the rising number of COVID-19 cases.

The B.C. government is providing its next update on the provincial response to the COVID-19 crisis on Wednesday afternoon.

B.C. has declared a provincial state of emergency to allow for the preservation of supply chains delivering groceries and other essential items to the province during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The B.C. government is providing its next update on the provincial response to the COVID-19 crisis on Wednesday afternoon.

The World Health Organization has officially recommended against using ibuprofen to manage symptoms of COVID-19, the illness caused by novel coronavirus.

The World Health Organization has said there's no evidence to suggest that using ibuprofen to manage symptoms of COVID-19 will worsen the condition, but some other health authorities say it makes sense to use acetaminophen as a first choice instead. 

A spokesperson for the World Health Organization has recommended against using ibuprofen to manage symptoms of COVID-19, the illness caused by novel coronavirus.

CBC is temporarily changing its news service in light of the coronavirus pandemic, including replacing local supper-hour and late-night newscasts across Canada with CBC News Network.

The federal government will allow temporary foreign workers to enter the country despite the travel ban in place, to ensure Canada's agricultural industry doesn't suffer in the coming months.

One of the new cases does not have a demonstrated link to new travel, the province says.

The highly-contagious novel coronavirus can remain viable and infectious in droplets in the air for hours and on surfaces up to days, according to a new study that should offer guidance to help people avoid contracting the respiratory illness called COVID-19.

The highly-contagious novel coronavirus can remain viable and infectious in a fine, airborne mist for hours and on surfaces up to days, according to a new study that should offer guidance to help people avoid contracting the respiratory illness called COVID-19.

The highly-contagious novel coronavirus can remain viable and infectious in a fine, airborne mist for hours and on surfaces up to days, according to a new study that should offer guidance to help people avoid contracting the respiratory illness called COVID-19.

A whirlwind week for Kayla Alexander landed her safely home in Milton, Ont., on Saturday night. It was about a month ago the Canadian forward joined Polish pro basketball team Arka Gdynia as a mid-season addition. But like nearly every other sports league in the world, Basket Liga Kobiet shut down its season amid the global coronavirus outbreak.

The price of a barrel of Canadian oilsands crude oil fell to its lowest level ever on Wednesday, and the Toronto Stock Exchange sold off heavily as a result.

The price of a barrel of Canadian oilsands crude oil fell to its lowest level ever on Wednesday and the Toronto Stock Exchange was once again halted to stop heavy selling activity.

The price of a barrel of Canadian oilsands crude oil fell to its lowest level ever on Wednesday, and the Toronto Stock Exchange sold off heavily as a result.

The manager of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders's presidential campaign says his candidate "is going to be having conversations with supporters to assess his campaign," after Joe Biden claimed three more states in primaries held Tuesday.

WestJet Airlines says some of its passengers may have been exposed to people infected with the novel coronavirus on recent flights.

A federal economic stimulus package is expected to be announced today to help Canadian workers and businesses weather the COVID-19 storm. Meanwhile, the U.S. president says his country and Canada have reached a deal to close their shared border to non-essential travel.

A federal economic aid package worth $82 billion was unveiled Wednesday to help Canadian workers and businesses weather the COVID-19 storm, which came as Canada and the U.S. agreed to temporarily close their shared border to non-essential travel.

Some people in the Northwest Territories are going on the land for a while, in response to the spread of COVID-19.

Many funeral homes are embracing live streaming and offering it to families at no additional cost to encoruage social distancing and prevent the spread of COVID-19. 

Until this week, many in the American right downplayed Coronavirus talk in the U.S., casting it as hype from Democrats and the media to hurt Trump's re-election. That's changing. Like the president, they've begun stressing the seriousness of the threat. Now it's a war, and Trump is their leader.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a massive $82-billion aid package to help Canadians and businesses, including income supports, wage subsidies and tax deferrals.

Looking for information on the coronavirus outbreak in your area? Get the latest advisories, cancellations and updates for where you live in Canada here.

In an attempt to control the spread of the novel coronavirus, most visitations with inmates have been suspended indefinitely in all Ontario jails and all federal facilities across Canada.

Skepticism is growing in Russia over the number of coronavirus cases the country is reporting, even as the government pivots to taking more extreme measures.

The International Health Regulations were signed in 2005, but we live in a different world now that doesn't have faith in the WHO, writes Dr. Kumanan Wilson.

Canada's top grocers say they are able to keep up with demand amid the COVID-19 outbreak, but some food producers are expressing concern over the impact the border restrictions could have on Canada's agricultural food production.

We’ve all heard a lot about social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, and most of us get the gist of what that means. But it’s still confusing to figure out which activities are OK and which ones aren’t. Here’s what you need to know.

Canada's top grocers say they are able to keep up with demand amid the COVID-19 outbreak, but some food producers are expressing concern over the impact the border restrictions could have on Canada's agricultural food production.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a type of threat governments seldom face — one that can't be fought solely with the usual tools of public policy. For Canada's coronavirus response plan to work, Canadians themselves have to take part.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a type of threat governments seldom face — one that can't be fought solely with the usual tools of public policy. For Canada's coronavirus response plan to work, Canadians themselves have to take part.

We’ve all heard a lot about social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, and most of us get the gist of what that means. But it’s still confusing to figure out which activities are OK and which ones aren’t. Here’s what you need to know.

The coronavirus has brought doubt and volatility to many parts of Canada's economy, but in terms of the impact on the loonie, the direction is anything but uncertain: it's headed lower.

An Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first NHLer to be diagnosed with the coronavirus.

Multiple sources tell CBC News that Canada and the United States are in the advanced stages of a deal to close the border to non-essential travel.

Multiple sources tell CBC News that Canada and the United States are in the advanced stages of a deal to close the border to non-essential travel.

The Alberta government is looking to auction off a small patch of native prairie to be plowed under despite recent promises that no Crown land would be put up for sale.

Data released by governments and citizens worldwide is helping researchers respond faster to a global crisis.