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Hamilton retirement residence completely emptied after COVID-19 outbreak infects 62
Health officials said 49 residents have the virus as of Friday afternoon. One, a 70-year-old man, has died. Thirteen staff members have also tested positive. On Saturday the home was emptied.
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Trudeau non-committal on airline bailout as Air Canada lays off thousands
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he plans to keep working with airlines hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic but wouldn't address whether a bailout of the beleaguered industry is on the table, one day after Canada's largest airline revealed plans to slash its workforce by at least half.
Air Canada to lay off 20,000 workers as pandemic collapses travel industry
Air Canada plans to cut its workforce by at least half as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on travel, according to an internal memo obtained by CBC News. Effective June 7, "approximately 50 to 60 per cent" of the company's 38,000 employees will be laid off, Friday's memo to staff said.
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Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada on Saturday
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Health Canada has approved the first Canadian clinical trials for a potential COVID-19 vaccine. If successful, it will be produced and distributed in Canada. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, here's what's happening across the country.
Amnesty International calls on Canada to open border to refugees from the U.S.
B.C. announces part-time, voluntary return to school June 1
Sask. expands COVID-19 testing to 'at-risk' populations
$45M in Manitoba cheques for seniors will come with thank-you letter from premier
Nova Scotia to reopen beaches, golf courses and allow 2-family bubbles
COVID-19 has changed how we move around. In response, Montreal is changing its streets
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