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Canada to help world's poor cope with COVID-19, amid UN appeal: aid minister

Canada to help world's poor cope with COVID-19, amid UN appeal: aid minister

International Development Minister Karina Gould says Canada has earmarked $50 million in response to today's launch of the U.N's COVID-19 humanitarian response plan
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Parks Canada to close national parks, historic sites to vehicle traffic

Parks Canada to close national parks, historic sites to vehicle traffic

Parks Canada plans to suspend all motor vehicle access, starting Wednesday, until further notice
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COVID-19: Midwife says now is the time to consider a home birth

COVID-19: Midwife says now is the time to consider a home birth

Veteran midwife says it would help to prevent overloading the healthcare system
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Consider how self-quarantine is affecting your pets, says animal behaviour expert

Consider how self-quarantine is affecting your pets, says animal behaviour expert

Most pets have become accustomed to years of being home all day alone
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Reports: Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19

Reports: Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19

71-year-old's symptoms are mild
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Coronavirus closed your gym. Here’s how to stay fit — at a distance

Coronavirus closed your gym. Here’s how to stay fit — at a distance

Social media, an online accountability partner, and making a solid plan will all help to stick to your routine
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Most Canada Post outlets to remain open with reduced hours

Most Canada Post outlets to remain open with reduced hours

Packages requiring proof of age or signatures will not be delivered to the door
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Province suspends time-of-use electricity rates

Province suspends time-of-use electricity rates

For the next 45 days, electricity prices will be held to the off-peak rate
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LIVE: Premier announces off-peak hydro prices now in effect 24 hours a day

LIVE: Premier announces off-peak hydro prices now in effect 24 hours a day

Will last for the next 45 days
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One in five Canadians think COVID-19 pandemic blown out of proportion: Poll

One in five Canadians think COVID-19 pandemic blown out of proportion: Poll

16 per cent of respondents said the crisis was partly blown out of proportion and another four per cent believed it was blown way out of proportion
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