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• 74 confirmed coronavirus cases in Alberta; cases detected in all health zones

  16-03-2020 23:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province's chief medical officer of health said Monday that for the first time, there are confirmed novel coronavirus cases now in all Alberta Health zones.
  
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• COVID-19 anxiety: How to handle your mental health during the pandemic

  16-03-2020 23:44
  
  As more cases of COVID-19 are announced across the country daily, experts says anxiety and fear will continue to spread as well. “The unfortunate thing about fear is it also is contagious and when we see other people responding with fear and anxiety, we tend to respond the same way,” Dr. Gordon Asmundson, psychology professor at the University of Regina said. Dr. Asmundson has been researching psychology and anxiety for three decades. He said anxiety and fear occurs when society is f
  
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• Calgary Tower, Heritage Park, closed due to COVID-19 pandemic

  16-03-2020 22:37
  
  The list of closures in Calgary due to the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow. The Calgary Tower will be closed "until it is deemed safe," officials said on social media Monday and Heritage Park will be closed and all events cancelled until at least Easter Monday, on April 13. The closure at Heritage Park includes the Gasoline Alley Museum, Wainwright Hotel, Railway Cafe, Selkirk Grille and all retail shops. Several bars, restaurants and businesses in Calgary have been closed since the city dec
  
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• City of Lethbridge updates community on COVID-19 response - Lethbridge News Now

  16-03-2020 21:47 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  City of Lethbridge updates community on COVID-19 response  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Humane Society closed to public but open for animals

  16-03-2020 21:46
  
  The Calgary Humane Society is closed to the public but will continue to care for animals. The agency's policy initiative came in response to the city's declaration of a local state of emergency Sunday night, the result of which, they said in a relase, is "taking extra precautions to mitigate the risk of transmission of COVID-19." Effective Monday, the Humane Society is closed to the public. Only essential staff are permitted to enter, where they are required to follow modified safety procedures.
  
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• Coronavirus: Jann Arden to livestream mini-concert as Canadians are asked to stay home

  16-03-2020 21:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The concert will be streamed on Arden's Facebook page at 3 p.m. MT and the public will be able to comment during it.
  
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• Coronavirus: Jann Arden livestreams mini-concert as Canadians asked to stay home

  16-03-2020 21:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The concert will be streamed on Arden's Facebook page at 3 p.m. MT and the public will be able to comment during it.
  
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• Sobeys in Tuscany and High River to open early Tuesday for seniors, shoppers with immune deficiencies

  16-03-2020 21:22
  
  Management at the Sobeys grocery stores in the northwest neighbourhood of Tuscany and the location in High River confirm they will be opening early on Tuesday for seniors and people with immume deficiencies. Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 a.m., customers at the stores at 11300 Tuscany Boulevard N.W. and 98 Centre Street S.E. in High River will have an opportunity to shop when it's less busy and while supplies are readily available. Empty shelves and long lines have become common sights as man
  
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• Calgary airport one of four in Canada still accepting international travellers

  16-03-2020 21:20
  
  In an effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced strict border restrictions Monday that will see Canada limit who is able to enter the country. Four Canadian airports — Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary — will still accept international travellers from the U.S., Mexico and Caribbean, but all travellers who are not citizens or permanent residents have been restricted from entering the country. "We’ve already seen shifts at th
  
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• Ship and Anchor pub to close over COVID-19 concerns

  16-03-2020 21:09
  
  The Ship and Anchor pub will be closing its doors temporarily amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The popular 17th Avenue pub made the announcement on social media Monday. "The health, safety and well-being of our staff, customers and community is our top priority," read the post. "To this end we have decided to temporarily close the Ship. This is effective immediately, and will, at the very least, include us being closed tomorrow for St. Patrick’s Day." The move comes after city officials
  
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• Alberta confirms 18 new COVID-19 cases; total climbs to 74

  16-03-2020 20:40
  
  There are now 74 cases of coronavirus in Alberta after the province announced another 18 Monday. COVID-19 has now reached every health zone in Alberta with two of the new cases confirmed in the north and south zones. There are also 52 cases in the Calgary zone, 18 cases in the Edmonton zone and two cases in the Central zone. Five of the 74 Alberta patients are in hospital in stable condition, while the rest are in self-isolation and expected to make a full recovery. Two cases, one in the Edmonto
  
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• Alberta to keep legislature open, UCP seeking NDP support in pushing through budget

  16-03-2020 20:15
  
  The Alberta government is not yet closing the legislative assembly, but instead hoping to amend the budget to add an extra $500 million to health spending and pass its budget before COVID-19 affects government proceedings further. Government House Leader Jason Nixon announced Monday he would be asking for unanimous consent to make the budget amendment. The half billion dollars would go directly to health, to supplement Alberta's $750 million emergency fund. If the Official Opposition doesn't giv
  
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• ENMAX customers granted payment flexibility under COVID-19 relief program

  16-03-2020 19:55
  
  ENMAX announced Monday it is launching a relief program to help customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the utility company, the program will increase payment flexibility via installment plans and payment date extensions, and will also suspend collection-related activities on customers' ENMAX and city municipal services. ENMAX is also suspending electricity service disconnections due to non-payment. "We recognize these are difficult times and want our customers and communities
  
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• Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw in self isolation, gets coronavirus test

  16-03-2020 19:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's chief medical health officer, is experiencing symptoms of a cold and is waiting for results of her test for the coronavirus, according to government sources.
  
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• Coronavirus: 16 Southern Alberta emergency physicians sound alarm on potential system overload

  16-03-2020 19:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  The letter goes on to say that the doctors do not want the same situation that has unfolded in Italy to occur here.
  
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• Coronavirus: Alberta courts limit hearings to urgent matters; visits to correctional facilities suspended

  16-03-2020 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Court won't be making any new bookings for cases that aren't urgent or emergent between March 16 and March 27. 
  
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• Coronavirus: Alberta courts limit hearings to emergency, urgent matters only

  16-03-2020 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Court won't be making any new bookings for cases that aren't urgent or emergent between March 16 and March 27. 
  
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• Edmonton airport shut down to international flights to prevent COVID-19: Trudeau

  16-03-2020 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Edmonton International Airport will be no longer be accepting international flights, an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Objectives of COVID-19 response identified amid local state of emergency in Calgary

  16-03-2020 19:04
  
  Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) outlined its objectives Monday alongside the City of Calgary after a local state of emergency was called due to the Covid-19 outbreak.  CEMA Chief Tom Sampson and city manager David Duckworth addressed council members Monday morning at a meeting that saw only eight of 15 council members attend as a way to encourage physical distancing. Mayor Naheed Nenshi was not present and called in, while members of the public left seats between each other in th
  
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• Alberta's chief medical health officer in self-isolation, gets coronavirus test

  16-03-2020 19:03
  
  A doctor who has become the face of Alberta's medical response to the novel coronavirus outbreak is in self-isolation. Government sources say Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's chief medical health officer, is experiencing symptoms of a cold and is waiting for results of her test for the virus. Hinshaw has been delivering daily updates on COVID-19 cases and precautionary measures since the first case was reported in Alberta on March 5. She has been praised for her straightforward demeanour and fo
  
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• Provincial court adjourns all but most urgent matters

  16-03-2020 17:54
  
  Alberta Court of Queen's Bench will only hear jury trials that have already started and "emergency and urgent matters" moving forward. The court announced on Sunday a suspension of sittings "to help contain the spread of COVID-19." No new bookings will be made March 16 to 27 unless a matter is an emergency or considered urgent. In deciding which cases will not be adjourned, court is considering whether doing so would cause harm, or if there is a risk of loss of jurisdiction or expiration of a pr
  
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• Alberta Court of Queen's Bench adjourns all but most urgent matters

  16-03-2020 17:54
  
  Alberta Court of Queen's Bench will only hear jury trials that have already started and "emergency and urgent matters" moving forward. The court announced on Sunday a suspension of sittings "to help contain the spread of COVID-19." No new bookings will be made March 16 to 27 unless a matter is an emergency or considered urgent. In deciding which cases will not be adjourned, court is considering whether doing so would cause harm, or if there is a risk of loss of jurisdiction or expiration of a pr
  
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• Tim Hortons moving to take-out, drive-thru and delivery only

  16-03-2020 17:33
  
  Tim Hortons parent company Restaurant Brands International Inc. says it is asking Canadian restaurant owners to provide take-out, drive-thru and delivery only in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The company says it is closing all dining room seating at Tim Hortons effective Tuesday and will continue the closures until further notice. The change comes as governments across the country urge Canadians to engage in social distancing to slow the spread of the virus.Coronavirus newsletter s
  
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• Lethbridge residents create COVID-19 Facebook group to help most vulnerable

  16-03-2020 17:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dealing with COVID-19 hasn’t been easy for some Albertans who have already been struggling with marginalization, but some good Samaritans in Lethbridge are helping those struggling most through these difficult times. Taz Dhaliwal has this story.
  
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• Scammers preying on COVID-19 pandemic anxiety: Better Business Bureau

  16-03-2020 16:54
  
  Uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in unscrupulous attempts to capitalize on public fears, according to the Better Business Bureau. The BBB has issued a warning and is asking the public to be cautious in order to reduce the likelihood of falling victim to a scam. Prevalent scams that have been reported include:The sale of fraudulent COVID-19-related 'miracle' health products Phishing emails impersonating the World Health Organization that prompt the recipient to download
  
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• Calgary Zoo closed due to COVID-19 concerns

  16-03-2020 16:30
  
  The Calgary Zoo is closing Monday as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. "This decision has been made in close consultation with the City of Calgary and Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) as we have been monitoring the constantly evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and adjusting our operations daily as things change," zoo officials said in a release. There is no timeline for the closure. "As a key cultural entity in our community, it is our responsibility to respond t
  
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• Coronavirus: Ski hills in southern Alberta, eastern B.C. close temporarily

  16-03-2020 16:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The number of coronavirus cases in Alberta rose to 59 over the weekend.
  
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• Police locate Dodge Caliber believed involved in southwest Calgary homicide, 3 suspects sought

  16-03-2020 15:48
  
  Police have located a Dodge Caliber believed to be connected to a homicide at a southwest Calgary business over the weekend. A man was found in medical distress in the parking lot of a gas station at Bow Trail and 37th Street S.W. early Saturday and died at the scene. Police said he owned a nearby business and had responded to an alarm call about 3 a.m. He stayed in the parking lot, according to police, waiting for his business to be secured as a window had been smashed. Police say about 6 a.m.
  
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• Kodiaks place fourth at Nationals - Lethbridge News Now

  16-03-2020 14:45 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Kodiaks place fourth at Nationals  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Coronavirus: Alberta’s places of worship differ in COVID-19 responses

  16-03-2020 14:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Sunday, Alberta health officials said places of worship are no longer exempt from the regulation that cancels gatherings of 250 people or more.
  
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• Nakiska, Fernie, Kimberley and Kicking Horse ski hills temporarily closed

  16-03-2020 14:05
  
  Resorts of the Canadian Rockies has temporarily closed four of its ski hills effective immediately in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to guests posted online early Monday morning, John Shea, RCR's president and chief resorts officer - western resorts, announced the suspension of ski resort operations for the period of one-week. The closure is in place for the following resorts:Nakiska Ski Area in Kananaskis Provincial Park Fernie Alpine Resort Kimberley Alpine Resort Kicki
  
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• Canada Olympic Park, Nakiska, Fernie, Kimberley and Kicking Horse ski hills temporarily closed

  16-03-2020 14:05
  
  Resorts of the Canadian Rockies has temporarily shut four of its ski hills and Canada Olympic Park is closing in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to guests posted online early Monday morning, John Shea, RCR's president and chief resorts officer - western resorts, announced the suspension of ski resort operations for the period of one-week. The closure is in place for the following resorts:Nakiska Ski Area in Kananaskis Provincial Park Fernie Alpine Resort Kimberley Alpine R
  
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• What employers should know during the coronavirus pandemic

  16-03-2020 13:59
  
  As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 rises in Canada, many employers are grappling with questions concerning how they can protect their employees from the virus while keeping their businesses afloat. Over the weekend, the number of confirmed cases in Canada climbed from 197 to 341 with public health officials warning that the window to “flatten the curve” was closing. On Sunday, the country’s top public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, advised Canadians to avoid large g
  
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• COVID-19 in Canada: What's closed due to coronavirus concerns

  16-03-2020 13:53
  
  Canada’s biggest gym chain has closed all its locations across the country in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodlife Fitness and Fit4Less Clubs chief executive David Patchell-Evans made the announcement late Sunday night. “As the virus continues to spread in communities across Canada we have made the difficult but important decision to close all GoodLife Fitness Clubs across Canada, effective immediately,” the statement read. “We know that exercise is extremely impor
  
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• Canada's biggest gym chains shut clubs as leisure options shrink amid COVID-19 pandemic

  16-03-2020 13:53
  
  Canada’s biggest gym chain has closed all its locations across the country in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodlife Fitness and Fit4Less Clubs chief executive David Patchell-Evans made the announcement late Sunday night. “As the virus continues to spread in communities across Canada we have made the difficult but important decision to close all GoodLife Fitness Clubs across Canada, effective immediately,” the statement read. “We know that exercise is extremely impor
  
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• 'I do have concerns': Alberta premier warns against passing through airports

  16-03-2020 13:49
  
  Premier Jason Kenney is concerned over reports that proper protocol is not being followed at airports and is urging Albertans to avoid non-essential travel. Kenney visited the arrivals area at Edmonton International Airport on Sunday to see how passengers were being screened.I visited @FlyEIA Intl Arrivals to monitor #COVID19 screening measures.I am very concerned about reports from travellers on inadequate federal screening protocols for international travellers.I have directed provincial offic
  
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• PM Trudeau to announce international flight restrictions

  16-03-2020 13:32
  
  CTV News has learned Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce some international flights will be rerouted to Montreal, Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver. He is expected to release details of the new restrictions during a press conference at 1:00 pm ET Monday. Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau said, on March 13, that international flights into Canada would soon be limited to specific airports.Coronavirus newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inbox“We believe that this
  
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• Canada shutting the border to most non-citizens due to COVID-19: PM Trudeau

  16-03-2020 13:32
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada will be shutting the border to non-Canadian citizens, with the exception of, permanent residents, the immediate family members of Canadian citizens, diplomats, air crews, and U.S. citizens at this time. Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 will not be able to enter Canada. Air operators are being instructed to prevent any traveller who presents symptoms of the virus from boarding a plane. "I know this news will spark concern," Trudeau said t
  
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• Trudeau to unveil measures to halt coronavirus spread, aid Canadians

  16-03-2020 10:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is due to address the nation again Monday after a weekend that saw health officials strengthen their tone on COVID-19 as provinces took more drastic measures to stem the virus's spread.
  
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• Trudeau closes Canadian borders to most foreign travellers amid coronavirus outbreak

  16-03-2020 10:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Speaking to reporters from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Trudeau said Canada will be closing its borders to people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
  
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• Trudeau closes Canadian borders to foreign travellers amid coronavirus outbreak

  16-03-2020 10:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Speaking to reporters from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Trudeau said Canada will be closing it's borders to people who are not Canadian citizens, or permanent residents of Canada.
  
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• Coronavirus: Trudeau to address Canadians as concern grows over COVID-19

  16-03-2020 10:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is due to address the nation again Monday after a weekend that saw health officials strengthen their tone on COVID-19 as provinces took more drastic measures to stem the virus's spread.
  
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• Stocks in Toronto and U.S. plunge at the start of trading

  16-03-2020 05:46
  
  TORONTO -- North American stock markets plunged at the start of trading today as COVID-19 fears tightened their grip on investors. The Toronto S&P/TSX composite index was down 1,569.17 points at 12,147.16 -- a decline big enough to trigger market circuit breakers that forced a brief pause in trading. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 2,250.46 points at 20,935.16. The S&P 500 index was down 220.55 points at 2,490.47, while the Nasdaq composite was down 482.15 points a
  
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• North American stocks fall again as businesses look to hit pause, loonie down

  16-03-2020 05:46
  
  Trading on Canada's main stock index was temporarily halted for the third time in the past week over steep losses as investors assess efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. The S&P/TSX composite index triggered a circuit-breaker after opening down 11 per cent or more than 1,800 points. It partially recovered in early afternoon trading to be off 8.1 per cent or 1,111.14 points at 12,605.19. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 1,906.80 points or 8.2 per cent at 21,278.82. T
  
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• North American stock markets sink amid falling crude prices and spreading virus

  16-03-2020 05:46
  
  Canada's main stock index hit a 52-week low Monday amid heightened volatility caused by a steep drop in crude oil prices and investor angst over the spread of COVID-19. The S&P/TSX composite index initially lost about 1,800 point and closed down 9.9 per cent or 1,355.93 points at 12,360.40. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average had its worst day since 1987 by losing 2,997.10 points or 12.9 per cent at 20,188.52. The S&P 500 index was down 324.89 points at 2,386.13, while the Nasd
  
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• All City of Lethbridge rec facilities temporarily closing Monday - Lethbridge News Now

  16-03-2020 04:02 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  All City of Lethbridge rec facilities temporarily closing Monday  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• City of Calgary to make COVID-19 announcement after schools closed

  16-03-2020 03:23
  
  Calgary officials will hold a news conference at 8:45 p.m. to update the public on its response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Naheed Nenshi will be joined by Emergency Management Agency Chief Tom Sampson and City Manager David Duckworth. It comes after Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced all K-12 and post-secondary classes would be cancelled and daycares temporarily closed until further notice. The number of cases in the province jumped to 56 on Sunday, the single-largest day-over-d
  
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• City of Calgary declares state of local emergency over COVID-19

  16-03-2020 03:23
  
  BREAKING: The City of Calgary has announced a state of local emergency due to COVID-19. All city owned and operated fitness facilities and pools will be closed as of midnight. The Calgary Public Library has also been ordered to close. This is a breaking news update. More to come. Original story follow. Calgary officials will hold a news conference at 8:45 p.m. to update the public on its response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Naheed Nenshi will be joined by Emergency Management Agency
  
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• CBSA officer at Toronto Pearson tests positive for COVID-19

  16-03-2020 02:45
  
  A Canada Border Services Agency officer at Toronto Pearson has tested positive for COVID-19, the agency says. “We can assure you that the employee is in isolation at home and following direction from local health officials,” Ashley Lemire of the CBSA said in a statement to CP24.Coronavirus newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inbox Lemire said the location and time of infection are unknown at this time. She said the agency is proactively notifying all employees who
  
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• All classes cancelled, new restrictions in place as Alberta sees first potential community-spread COVID-19 cases

  16-03-2020 02:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government has announced aggressive new steps to curb the spread of COVID-19. Cami Kepke breaks down school cancellations, restrictions and the latest number of cases in Alberta.
  
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