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Some small businesses desperate to access the federal government's emergency COVID-19 loan program say that $40,000 could save their business, but they don't qualify under the government's rules.

Some small businesses desperate to access the federal government's emergency COVID-19 loan program say that $40,000 could save their business, but they don't qualify under the government's rules.

Katie Berlinguette was admitted to Vancouver General Hospital after being diagnosed with COVID-19. She was never tested for the disease. The 33-year-old says her symptoms were so obvious doctors didn't need to.

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 on reserves and among Inuit has more than doubled since last week, according to Indigenous Services Canada.

The lure of a phone, television, video game, computer or tablet is already tempting for most kids and teenagers. Factor in the at-home reality of the COVID-19 pandemic and screens can become more of a crutch.

The Richmond Society for Community Living's executive director said she was "shocked and saddened" to receive news of the death of Warlito Valdez over the weekend.

Premier Jason Kenney and health officials are releasing extensive modelling data on Wednesday projecting the potential health impacts of COVID-19 in Alberta.

Families with loved ones in long-term care homes have been locked out for weeks as the facilities try to contain the coronavirus pandemic that has had a devastating toll on their residents. Yet new outbreaks continue to emerge, as staff members continue to work at multiple homes in some jurisdictions.

The federal government doesn't know when the COVID-19 caseload will peak in Canada, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that the country's physical distancing efforts are making a difference.

The federal government is beefing up a program to encourage businesses to hire students for summer work by promising to cover 100 per cent of the cost of their salary.

Hong Kong giant pandas residing in Ocean Park "successfully" mated naturally for the first time on Monday after a decade of attempts, the theme park announced.

With much of the world struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still some good-news stories to report. Here's a brief roundup.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday in a conference call with staff, his campaign said in a statement.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday in a conference call with staff, his campaign said in a statement.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford blasted the "unacceptable" number of daily COVID-19 tests being done in the province, as the province confirmed 550 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.

Canada's insurance industry is promising rebates and relief for customers struggling to keep up with their bills amid the COVID-19 crisis.

World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus dismissed suggestions that his agency was too close to China after criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump.

World Health Organization officials on Wednesday denied that the body was "China-centric" and said that the acute phase of a pandemic was not the time to cut funding, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to put contributions on hold.

Air Canada plans to rehire thousands of workers the airline recently laid off because of COVID-19, after negotiations with the federal government to confirm that the airline would qualify for a wage subsidy program.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent a second night in intensive care and was in a stable condition on Wednesday after receiving oxygen support for COVID-19 complications, raising questions about how key decisions would be taken in his absence.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent a second night in intensive care and was in a stable condition on Wednesday after receiving oxygen support for COVID-19 complications, raising questions about how key decisions would be taken in his absence.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce today more measures to financially support businesses and young Canadians who are taking a financial hit from the global pandemic, but Conservatives are warning of catastrophic consequences if money doesn't get out the door soon.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce today more measures to financially support businesses and young Canadians who are taking a financial hit from the global pandemic.

Zoom Video Communications Inc. was slapped with a class-action suit yesterday one of its shareholders, accusing the videoconferencing app of overstating its privacy standards and failing to disclose that its service was not end-to-end encrypted.

Zoom Video Communications Inc. was slapped with a class-action suit yesterday by one of its shareholders accusing the videoconferencing app of overstating its privacy standards and failing to disclose that its service was not end-to-end encrypted.

The premier of Ontario says the rate of COVID-19 testing in his province is "unacceptable." Here's a look at what's happening in Canada and around the world.

Family couldn't attend the celebration because Avens — A Community for Seniors is on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Albertans who have been exposed to coronavirus are being asked to join a clinical trial into the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-viral drug that’s been used for decades to treat malaria and some auto-immune diseases.

Albertans who have been exposed to coronavirus are being asked to join a clinical trial into the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-viral drug that’s been used for decades to treat malaria and some auto-immune diseases.

The number of COVID-19 tests completed in Ontario each day has dwindled steadily over the past week, raising concerns that the province is failing to capture the true spread of the coronavirus.

Cargo ship crews ferrying goods around the world are facing increased strain as ship operators consider keeping them at sea longer during the COVID-19 outbreak. It comes at a time when restrictions and concerns around the virus keep crews from leaving their vessels while in port, according to a union that represents seafarers.

The pandemic has upended every institution, including the political ones. Our MPs could meet and deliberate online — and for the time being, they might have to — but turning Parliament into a 'virtual' institution would be bad for it, and for us.

It's unusual for an elected leader to promote unproven medicine. But Donald Trump, a norm-smashing U.S. president facing the political fight of his life, is all-in on a malaria drug as a possible treatment for COVID-19. Now, a global race is on to test the drug — and the wisdom of Trump's move.

The snafus in obtaining vital medical equipment to cope with COVID-19 has reignited a long-simmering argument over whether Canada should be allowing other countries to produce much of its national security equipment and supplies.

Work continues on some portions of the Site C hydroelectric dam project in northern B.C., raising concerns that physical distancing won’t be maintained at the jobsite and worker’s camp, which is currently housing about 1,000 people.

A mushroom spray, oil of oregano and a special hat to kill coronavirus in saliva have all been targeted by Health Canada in its crackdown on misleading and false claims of COVID-19 prevention and cures.

A mother stuck in India begs the Canadian government to be reunited with her children in Quebec. An Ontario man refuses to abandon his pregnant wife in Peru. Couples navigate border closures, flight cancellations and immigration delays in their bid to stay together during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We're breaking down what you need to know about the pandemic by answering your questions. You can send us your questions via email at [email protected] and we'll answer as many as we can. We publish a selection of answers every weekday on our website, and we're also putting some of your questions to the experts on the air during The National and CBC News Network.

We're breaking down what you need to know about the pandemic by answering your questions. You can send us your questions via email at [email protected] and we'll answer as many as we can. We publish a selection of answers every weekday on our website, and we're also putting some of your questions to the experts on the air during The National and CBC News Network.

A team of Toronto-area clinicians and entrepreneurs has designed and built plastic shields to protect front-line health-care workers during one of the most high-risk procedures: Intubating COVID-19 patients.

Dry cough, fever and difficulty breathing are the most common symptoms of COVID-19, but specialists are starting to learn more about less common potential symptoms such as loss of one's sense of smell, disorientation and even seizures.

While the Canadian Transportation Agency states airlines only have to offer travel vouchers for cancelled flights during the COVID-19 pandemic, both the European Union and the U.S. have declared that passengers are entitled to cash refunds.

While the Canadian Transportation Agency states airlines only have to offer travel vouchers for cancelled flights during the COVID-19 pandemic, both the European Union and the U.S. have declared that passengers are entitled to cash refunds.

Reynolds has been responding to online comments and questions from people looking for compassion and humour at a time of fear and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reynolds has been responding to online comments and questions from people looking for compassion and humour at a time of fear and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of his recent Twitter shout-outs named CBC British Columbia copy editor Amy O'Brian, who connected with him Tuesday to discuss his recent philanthropic efforts and his burgeoning reputation as a COVID-19 fairy godfather. 

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John Prine, the plain-spoken singer-songwriter whose body of work saw him shift effortlessly between poignant reflections on mortality and humorous takes on life's absurdities, has died after falling ill with COVID-19, his family announced on Tuesday.

John Prine, the plain-spoken singer-songwriter whose body of work saw him shift effortlessly between poignant reflections on mortality and humorous takes on life's absurdities, has died after battling the COVID-19, his family announced on Tuesday.

While last week's boost to the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy was supposed to prop up struggling businesses and the workers they employ during the pandemic, it’s doing nothing for the North’s now stagnant mining industry, mining advocates say.