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Feds pledge $62.5m to support seafood sector; reopening plan will not hinge on immunity

Feds pledge $62.5m to support seafood sector; reopening plan will not hinge on immunity

The response comes after some countries said they are pondering issuing "immunity passports" for residents who have recovered from the virus.
What it's like to be a long-haul truck driver in Canada and the U.S. during a pandemic

What it's like to be a long-haul truck driver in Canada and the U.S. during a pandemic

Truck driver Thomas Bradbury: 'Right now, produce is like gold.'
Trudeau to talk with provinces about guidelines for gradual economic reopening

Trudeau to talk with provinces about guidelines for gradual economic reopening

"We have to be very, very careful.â€
Maker of 3M face masks files lawsuit in Canada over deceptive sales, gouging

Maker of 3M face masks files lawsuit in Canada over deceptive sales, gouging

According to 3M, the defendants were selling the N95 respirators for $17.00 each, more than five times the appropriate retail price.
Expecting mothers to get financial help following omission: Qualtrough

Expecting mothers to get financial help following omission: Qualtrough

Pregnant women will receive help from a key COVID-19 emergency-aid program and will be given a way to access federal maternity benefits even if they aren't working due to the pandemic
Farmers markets looking for ways to stay afloat during the pandemic

Farmers markets looking for ways to stay afloat during the pandemic

Markets and vendors have had to adjust how they operate, often with surprising results
Ottawa announces 75% rent relief for small businesses hit by COVID-19 crash

Ottawa announces 75% rent relief for small businesses hit by COVID-19 crash

The program currently will be eligible for small businesses to lower rents by 75% in April, May and June.
Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

PB & J not only makes a great sandwich, but also potential research tools for COVID-19
Feds to unveil rent relief for businesses forced to shut down during pandemic

Feds to unveil rent relief for businesses forced to shut down during pandemic

The federal help is expected to be provided in partnership with the provinces and territories, which have jurisdiction over rents.
Canada Post seeing ‘Christmas-level’ package volume

Canada Post seeing ‘Christmas-level’ package volume

The service is advising Canadians to expect delays for all deliveries