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Family celebrations adapt to COVID-19 restrictions; Premier asks public to stay apart for Easter
Like many across the province, a Prince Albert man and his extended family are finding a way to be together this Easter long weekend, while also staying apart.Former 900 CKBI radio host Neil Headrick ...
Apr 10, 2020 Prince Albert resident Neil Headrick uses video conferencing platforms like Zoom to stay connected with family and friends. (submitted photo/Neil Headrick)
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:41 a.m. ET on April 10, 2020: There are 21,243 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 10,912 confirmed (...
Apr 10, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 10:30 a.m. Ontario is reporting 478 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total in the province to 6,237. The province is a...
Apr 10, 2020
Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021
TOKYO - As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can't guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year - even with the long delay. Japanese ...
Apr 10, 2020
Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021
TOKYO - As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can't guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year - even with the long delay. Japanese ...
Apr 10, 2020
VIDO-Intervac to sterilize used N-95 masks for re-use, establishing emergency supply
As the world faces supply issues for N-95 medical-grade respirator masks in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatchewan Health Authority and University of Saskatchewan are striking a deal to...
Apr 10, 2020 N95 masks. (Saskatoon Police Service/Twitter)
Homemade hand sanitizer not recommended by health professionals
Homemade hand sanitizer has been gaining traction in the world, especially on social media, during the COVID-19 pandemic as regular sanitizer is difficult to find in stores.However, Health Canada is w...
Apr 10, 2020 According to Health Canada, homemade hand sanitizers do not have the proper alcohol content to be effective during COVID-19. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Consumer prices slump 0.4% as virus puts chill on spending
WASHINGTON - Consumer prices fell 0.4% in March, the largest decline in five years, revealing the downward pressure that the coronavirus pandemic is exerting on the cost of gasoline, airfares, hotel r...
Apr 10, 2020
Easter services, celebrations across Canada adapt to COVID-19 restrictions
It took a global pandemic to change Deb Scime's Easter plans. Each year, about 50 relatives spanning four generations gather for a boisterous, pot luck brunch to celebrate a Christian holiday tha...
Apr 10, 2020
Yemen has 1st confirmed virus case, more than 10k in Israel
CAIRO - Yemen's internationally recognized government Friday announced the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the war-torn country, stoking fears that an outbreak could devastate an already crippl...
Apr 10, 2020