Author: Maria Butler
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If SARS disappeared in 2003, why not COVID-19?
Q: “How do we explain the sudden disappearance of SARS in 2003 and why does this not happen with COVID-19?” Is there a notable difference between these two strains which […]
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Can vitamin C help?
Q: “We have been taught for a long time that vitamin C is a good way to keep our immune system alert and efficient. However, nobody seems to be talking […]
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Border controls: nothing exaggerated, replies the prefect Chantal Lamarche
Vallée-de-la-Gatineau MRC prefect, Chantal Lamarche, answers Rideau-Vanier’s advisor, Mathieu Fleury, about the need to set up checkpoints at interprovincial borders: back and forth comes from Ontario residents in rural areas […]
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Schools closed until the end of the school year in New Brunswick
New Brunswick Minister of Education says unless province-wide COVID-19 situation improves, schools in province will remain closed for the rest of the school year due to pandemic. Dominic Cardy said […]
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COVID-19: Online and telephone crime targets anxious Canadians
The new coronavirus has increased online and telephone crime, with fraudsters targeting anxious Canadians who isolate themselves at home, in front of their computers, experts say. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Center […]
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Disabled Veterans Call for Ottawa Indulgence
One of Canada’s largest veterans’ organizations is urging the federal government to automatically approve the approximately 44,000 outstanding claims for disability benefits to help these veterans who are already struggling […]
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Ottawa discusses possible medical diversion with Washington
Justin Trudeau has expressed serious concern about the possible diversion of medical equipment destined for Canada. Ottawa is discussing this issue with Washington. “I saw with great concern this report, […]
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Emile Loranger, Mayor of L’Ancienne-Lorette, Dies at 73
The mayor of L’Ancienne-Lorette, Émile Loranger, died suddenly on the night of Wednesday to Thursday, following heart complications. The death of Mr. Loranger was announced Thursday morning in a press […]
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Ask the police to be “less tolerant”: here are the highlights of the press briefing by Francois Legault on April 2
Here are the main points from Prime Minister François Legault’s April 2 press conference with Minister of Health Danielle McCann and National Director of Public Health Horacio Arruda on the […]
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What are people dying of coronavirus dying from?
Q: “I would like to know precisely what people who die from coronavirus die from. As is sometimes the case with other viruses, this virus may cause complications, such as […]
