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COVID-19: Westjet suspends all international, transborder flights for 30 days

COVID-19: Westjet suspends all international, transborder flights for 30 days

Final flights will launch on Sunday at 11:59 p.m. local time
Cineplex closing due to COVID-19

Cineplex closing due to COVID-19

Growing concerns regarding COVID-19 forced the decision
Coronavirus concern finally washes ashore B.C.'s remote islands

Coronavirus concern finally washes ashore B.C.'s remote islands

A wave of alarm over COVID-19 hit the shores of some of B.C.’s more isolated islands after federal and provincial authorities have announced a series of wide-ranging measures to quell the spread of the virus within the last week
Close all restaurants and bars, urges Ontario's top medical official

Close all restaurants and bars, urges Ontario's top medical official

Take-out and delivery should be only options, says top doc
Tim Hortons to close dining room seating starting Tuesday

Tim Hortons to close dining room seating starting Tuesday

This comes in an effort to reduce contact among staff and customers
CANADA: Border agency adds screening questions after complaints about airport disarray

CANADA: Border agency adds screening questions after complaints about airport disarray

New arrivals will be required to acknowledge that they're being asked to self-isolate for two weeks to keep COVID-19 from spreading
COVID-19: Telecom providers doing away with data overage fees, offering free television channels amid outbreak

COVID-19: Telecom providers doing away with data overage fees, offering free television channels amid outbreak

A number of changes to residential phone, internet and cable service in effect until the end of April
Prime Minister announces COVID-19 travel ban (video)

Prime Minister announces COVID-19 travel ban (video)

Borders to close to non-U.S. foreign travellers. Airlines barred from allowing anyone with COVID-19 symptoms to board plane for Canada
Province reveals details of proposed COVID-19 job protection legislation

Province reveals details of proposed COVID-19 job protection legislation

Government says that the proposed legislation would mean that employees will not be required to provide a medical note if they take a leave due to COVID-19
Safe to donate blood during COVID-19 crisis: Canadian Blood Services

Safe to donate blood during COVID-19 crisis: Canadian Blood Services

Urges donors to keep appointments as 'patients depend on these lifesaving donations'