Beyond Local

COVID-19: CDC extends U.S. ban on cruise ships through September

From March 1 through July 10, there have been nearly 3,000 cases of COVID-19 or similar illnesses and 34 deaths on cruise ships, according to the CDC

Jul 17, 2020 9:45 AM Read more >

COVID-19: Restaurants may be reopening, but that doesn’t make indoor dining safe, experts say

Jul 17, 2020 9:25 AM Read more >

ONTARIO: Province to receive $7 billion of federal pandemic recovery package

This funding will help provide critical services, Ford says

Jul 17, 2020 6:41 AM Read more >

COVID-19: How self-isolation fatigue may lead to more beach drownings this summer

The easing of physical distancing restrictions can’t come soon enough for those tired of self-isolation, and for many the beach represents a welcome therapy after an extended time indoors and alone

Jul 16, 2020 8:55 PM Read more >

CANADA: Feds, provinces reach deal on $19 billion in funding for reopening

The money is to help the lower-tier governments with needs such as funding child care, bailing out cities whose expenses have soared and revenues plunged, increasing contact-tracing capacity, and buying personal protective equipment

Jul 16, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

CANADA: Ousted Green candidate says he is sorry for comment but insists it was not racist

Dylan Perceval-Maxwell was shown the door on July 8

Jul 16, 2020 1:32 PM Read more >

WATCH: Province announces more risk management funding for farmers

Today's COVID-19 briefing will take place at a farm in Chatham

Jul 16, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

CANADA: Royal Canadian Navy to replace 'seaman' in rank titles with gender-neutral term

Commander says the change it aimed at making navy's most junior members feel safe and proud of their rank and profession, acknowledging the double entendre associated with the term 'seaman'

Jul 16, 2020 11:58 AM Read more >