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Actor Keifer Sutherland announced his mother's death on Twitter, saying she succumbed to complications surrounding pneumonia on Sunday morning. Sutherland said his mother's illness was not related to COVID-19.

Actor Keifer Sutherland announced his mother's death on Twitter, saying she succumbed to complications surrounding pneumonia on Sunday morning. Sutherland said his mother's illness was not related to COVID-19.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital for tests on Sunday after showing persistent symptoms of coronavirus 10 days after testing positive for the virus.

Harmac Pacific president Levi Sampson said round-the-clock production at the mill near Nanaimo, B.C., has been diverted to make the medical-grade pulp.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he remains engaged in talks with Washington over its order to ban exports of some protective medical supplies to Canada, but says he’s prepared to do whatever it takes to keep Canadians safe during the COVID-19 crisis.

Queen Elizabeth told the British people on Sunday that they would overcome the coronavirus outbreak if they stayed resolute in the face of lockdown and self-isolation, invoking the spirit of the Second World War in an extremely rare broadcast to the nation.

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From Europe to South America, U.S. allies are complaining about the superpower's "Wild West" tactics in outbidding or blocking shipments to buyers who have already signed deals for vital medical supplies.

Canadians can begin applying for emergency income support benefits Monday, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government is also working on ways to help people who aren't covered by the programs brought in so far, including students.

The Yukon government is going to provide 325 cellphones with four-month service plans for free to women in vulnerable situations starting Monday.

An inmate at the maximum security Edmonton Institution has lost phone privileges for 45 days after speaking to CBC news about pandemic-related conditions inside the prison.

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Karen Patching, 68, says it's been an adjustment bringing her 93-year-old mother home to live with her in Lethbridge, Alta., but she felt it was the only safe option.

A growing online trend called “gong-bang” is helping students in the GTA feel less lonely while studying in isolation, as the province continues to mandate physical distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many people worldwide spend time indoors in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and animals are making appearances in places where people usually spend time.

Families and supporters are finding ways to honour those who were killed or injured in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash two years ago.

The problems plaguing the oil industry — a sharp drop in fuel demand and OPEC countries flooding the market with oil — could mean higher prices for natural gas.

While Canadians are being asked to keep their distance from one another to slow the spread of COVID-19, the pandemic is bringing Canada's leaders closer together.

'None of us have been trained to work during a pandemic,' says Dr. Javed Alloo, who is now seeing some patients remotely to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.

Canada is training more people to help track coronavirus cases.

COVID-19 has forced owners of gyms and fitness studios to close their doors, but many are opening up online in hopes it will help get them through the pandemic.

Stress about COVID-19, as well as disruptions to routine, add up to increased sleep problems, experts say. Here are some ways to help you sleep easier in this uncertain time.

As families across Canada struggle to adjust to school closures that could last indefinitely during the COVID-19 pandemic, families of children with special needs are being especially hard hit.

Consumer rights advocate Ellen Roseman did a Q&A with Marketplace co-host Asha Tomlinson addressing a number of Canadians' concerns, including everything from rents and mortgages to daycares.

If you're feeling a confined because the coronvirus lockdown, two former military commanders says soldiers and submarines can empathize, and have a few ideas for keeping you sane and healthy over the long haul.

Family members in Canada who have criticized Iran's government after losing their loved ones in the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 say they're being targeted for threats and intimidation — and they blame Tehran.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, late-night hosts have found ways to adapt while continuing to provide camaraderie, comedy and even comfort to their audiences by broadcasting from their homes.

It's frustrating to know that Canada could have invested in health care in times of plenty and been much better prepared for this outbreak, write Dr. Hance Clarke and Imran Abdool.

Faced with a White House-ordered ban on exports of key COVID-19 medical supplies to Canada and abroad, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is trying a more diplomatic approach with U.S. President Donald Trump, hoping to convince him such a ban will harm Americans and Canadians alike.

Canada's largest prison for women is in partial lockdown as it deals with a COVID-19 outbreak, according to Union of Canadian Correctional Officers.

Canada's Big Six banks have said they will reduce interest rates on credit cards to provide relief to customers affected by COVID-19 pandemic.