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Border agency adds screening questions after complaints about airport disarray
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency announced new screening questions for travellers arriving Monday following a weekend of disarray at points of entry into the country, especially airports. Wh...
Mar 16, 2020

Show goes on: DiDonato, Beczala sing opera from apartment
NEW YORK - Joyce DiDonato and Piotr Beczala made sure the show went on, albeit in an unusual format and venue - from the living room of DiDonato's New York City apartment. The American mezzo-soprano a...
Mar 16, 2020

Stocks nosedive on Wall Street, triggering trading halt
NEW YORK - THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story is below: Global stocks fell sharply Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel investor's fears over vi...
Mar 16, 2020

What's Happening: Millions holed up, vaccine trial starts
Millions of people began holing up at home, stocking up on supplies and keeping a wary eye on how close they get to friends and neighbours as fear of the coronavirus spread to more places. The number ...
Mar 16, 2020

Malaysia bans mass gatherings, shuts most businesses
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia's leader announced on Monday a drastic two-week lockdown in the country following a sharp spike in the number of virus cases. Prime Minister Muhyiddini Yassin said re...
Mar 16, 2020

US officials: Foreign disinformation stoking virus fears
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is alleging that a foreign disinformation campaign is underway aimed at spreading fear in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, three U.S. officials said Mon...
Mar 16, 2020

Walleye Derby Cancelled
MLCN 14 th Annual Fish Derby that was scheduled for March 21 2020 is officially cancelled due to the Corona Virus Threat . All anglers n people that purchased tickets will be reimbursed . - it's a wor...
Mar 16, 2020

Irish Stew Supper Cancelled in La Ronge
The La Ronge United Church has cancelled their Irish Stew Supper.
Mar 16, 2020

Common Ground Project Events Cancelled
I wanted to update everyone that Common Ground will cancel all of the activities scheduled for March 19, 2020 at the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library.While Public Health Canada has indicated that our...
Mar 16, 2020

It’s safe to donate blood during COVID-19, and critical for patients
Blood donors should book and keep their appointments to prevent shortages Canadian Blood Services is concerned by a recent spike in appointment cancellations in several cities related to the COVID-19 ...
Mar 16, 2020