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Feds pledge $306M aid for Indigenous businesses suffering COVID-19 losses

Feds pledge $306M aid for Indigenous businesses suffering COVID-19 losses

OTTAWA — The federal government will provide $306 million in funding to help small and medium-sized Indigenous businesses suffering the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 3:55 p.m. More grim numbers are emerging at a long-term care home in suburban Montreal.
Montreal Children's Hospital helping treat adults with COVID-19

Montreal Children's Hospital helping treat adults with COVID-19

OTTAWA — Two adult patients with COVID-19 were treated in a Montreal pediatric intensive care unit this week — a sign of how hospitals are stretching to accommodate the pandemic.
'It's unprecedented:' Manitoba First Nation going ahead with band election

'It's unprecedented:' Manitoba First Nation going ahead with band election

WINNIPEG — Members of a Manitoba First Nation will each be handed a mask, gloves and sanitizer as they head to the ballot box on Saturday. "We've never gone through this before," said Shawn Kent, a councillor for Brokenhead Ojibway Nation.
Hidden death toll: Doctors say people dying as they avoid ERs due to COVID fears

Hidden death toll: Doctors say people dying as they avoid ERs due to COVID fears

Health-care providers are warning of an unseen toll COVID-19 could take if people die because they are too afraid to go to an emergency room for serious health issues unrelated to the pandemic. "There's going to be secondary harm.
Farmers enjoy new popularity but worry 'buy local' trend could be fickle

Farmers enjoy new popularity but worry 'buy local' trend could be fickle

HALIFAX — As Greg Gerrits hustles to keep up with the surging public appetite for his preserves and parsley roots, his emotions shift between hope and skepticism over the revival of smaller scale agriculture.
No winning ticket for Friday night's $39 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday night's $39 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $39 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on April 21 will be approximately $44 million. The Canadian Press
Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19

Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory.
Senate extends adjournment until June 2 as talks over return of MPs continue

Senate extends adjournment until June 2 as talks over return of MPs continue

OTTAWA — The Senate will not resume sitting until June 2 at the earliest, but it was unclear Friday when and how the House of Commons would return.
B.C. human rights observers concerned by spike in family violence amid COVID-19

B.C. human rights observers concerned by spike in family violence amid COVID-19

VANCOUVER — Advocates for the rights of women and children in British Columbia are shining a light on the rise in family violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. B.C.