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City of Toronto Cancels All Programs, Closes Libraries, and Recreation Centres Due to Coronavirus Concerns

The City of Toronto is cancelling all programs and closing a number of its facilities as of 12:01 a.m., March 14, 2020. This is based on recommendations… Read more »

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Mississauga to Close Libraries, Recreation Centres Due To Coronavirus Concerns Until April 5, 2020

The City of Mississauga will be closing all recreation, library, and cultural facilities starting Saturday, March 14 through to April 5, 2020 to stem the wide-spread outbreak… Read more »

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Saskatchewan Researchers Testing Vaccine for Coronavirus

Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is racing the clock to find a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. VIDO-InterVac has announced… Read more »

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All Events and Gatherings With Over 250 People Recommended To Be Cancelled In Ontario

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. David Williams has recommended the immediate suspension of all large events and public gatherings of over 250 people due to… Read more »

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Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Cancels All Shows & Events Until Sunday April 5, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to cause wide-spread disruptions across Canada including school closures, National Arts Centre taking into consideration, the health and safety of visitors, artists, and staff is… Read more »

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New Brunswick’s Kings Landing Cancels 37th Annual Sugar Bush

If you were planning to visit Kings Landing near Fredericton to enjoy some delectable, sweet treats as you wait for spring, you will be disappointed this year…. Read more »

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CN Tower to Close Until April 13 Due to Coronavirus Concerns

  Canada Lands Company has announced that CN Tower will be closing from Saturday March 14, 2020 until Monday, April 13, 2020. According to the statement on… Read more »

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GTA Researchers Successfully Isolate SARS-CoV-2, the Virus Causing Coronavirus

Researchers from Sunnybrook Research Institute, McMaster University and the University of Toronto have made a breakthrough towards the global effort in fighting the pandemic, COVID-19. The team… Read more »

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CMHR, RCM, WAG, Manitoba Museum to Close Temporarily Due to Coronavirus Concerns

To combat and minimise the spread of novel Coronavirus, Manitoba Public Health Officials have advised cancelling or postponing any large-scale events with more than 250 attendees. Following… Read more »

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University of Calgary On-Campus Classes on March 13th Suspended

Yesterday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced that Alberta is adopting aggressive new public health measures including asking organisers to cancel all large gatherings with more than 250 attendees… Read more »

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University of Alberta On-Campus Classes on March 13th Suspended

Yesterday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced that Alberta is adopting aggressive new public health measures including asking organisers to cancel all large gatherings with more than 250 attendees… Read more »

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City of Calgary Enacts Municipal Emergency Plan to Deal with COVID-19

City of Calgary has enacted Municipal Emergency Plan with an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. Currently, there are 23 coronavirus cases in Alberta, with 15… Read more »

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Sophie Trudeau Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Wife of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Sophie Trudeau has tested positive for the coronavirus. According to the release, Sophie Trudeau began exhibiting flu-like symptoms after returning U.K…. Read more »

Home Show & Canada Blooms Cancelled Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Home Show & Canada Blooms Cancelled Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Home Show and Canada Blooms have been cancelled as per Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health directive of all events of more than 1,000 people be suspended… Read more »

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Northern & Southern Jubilee Auditoriums Closing Temporarily Due to COVID-19

On March 12th, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced that Alberta is adopting aggressive new public health measures including asking organisers to cancel all events with more than 250… Read more »

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Alberta Cancels All Events With More Than 250 Attendees; Total Coronavirus Cases Now 23

Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced that Alberta is adopting aggressive new public health measures including asking organisers to cancel all events with more than 250 attendees to help… Read more »

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All Publicly Funded Schools in Ontario to Close From March 14 to April 5, 2020 Due to Coronavirus Concerns

The Ontario government has ordered all publicly funded schools to be shut down for two weeks after March Break, due to concerns about coronavirus. Schools will be… Read more »

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Winnipeg’s Red River Ex Announces 2020 Edition Main Stage Lineup

Winnipeg’s Red River Ex is Manitoba’s largest Summer Festival. The festival attracts over 200,000 visitors annually to enjoy various community activities, midway rides, unique treats and more. Red… Read more »

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National Lacrosse League Suspends Season Due to COVID-19

National Lacrosse League has suspended all games in its 2020 season until further notice. NLL said, ” We will continue to evaluate this situation and remain in constant… Read more »

Major League Soccer Suspends All Games for 30 Days

Major League Soccer Suspends All Games for 30 Days

As COVID-19 outbreak continues unabated across North America, Major League Soccer has suspended all matches for 30 days, effective immediately. MLS Commissioner Don Garber while announcing the… Read more »

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NHL Suspends 2020 Season Due to Coronavirus

National Hockey League has suspended all games in its 2020 season until further notice due to COVID-19 outbreak. Yesterday, NBA suspended all games in its 2020 season until… Read more »

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Calgary Folk Fest Announces Initial Lineup For Its 2020 Edition

Calgary’s favorite family friendly four-day music festival, Calgary Folk Music Festival has announced the initial lineup for its 2020 edition. Artists include: The National Lucy Dacus Lakou… Read more »

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Calgary’s Garage Sports Bar and Restaurant Closes after Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19

The Garage Sports Bar and Restaurant in Eau Claire Market said that the restaurant is closing temporarily after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. According to… Read more »

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Saskatchewan Reports First Presumptive Case of Coronavirus in Saskatoon

Saskatchewan’s chief medical officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, has confirmed the province’s first presumptive case of COVID-19. Dr. Saqib Shahab said the patient, who is in her 60s,… Read more »