There are growing concerns about a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Canada and the efforts to stop the spread, particularly among younger Canadians. The message to avoid large gatherings doesn’t seem to be getting through to everyone. In B.C. the COVID-19 curve is on pace to climb faster in September than it did in March and the majority of new infections are among young adults in their 20s and 30s. While B.C. will now keep tabs on venues open to the public, it’s more difficult to limit spontaneous gatherings outdoors. Nadia Stewart explains.
Front of mind for many parents in Canada right now is the return to school. Provinces and territories are releasing their plans with the first day of school just weeks away. In Saskatchewan, Premier Scott Moe just updated the situation ahead of a formal announcement, pledging $40 million in funds for the province’s Safe Schools Plan. Gabriela Panza-Beltrandi reports.
A new survey suggests Canadian restaurants could lose up to $20 billion in revenue because of the pandemic. Felicia Parrillo takes a look at the struggles for the food and beverage industry and its impact on businesses in Montreal.
In the U.S., many businesses and schools are reopening even as case numbers continue to climb. But as COViD-19 cases rise, the number of tests is dropping. Jennifer Johnson reports.
An investigation is underway in the city of Kitchener, Ont. after a deadly blast outside an Ontario courthouse. A vehicle exploded Friday in the city’s downtown, killing the man inside. Police are still trying to figure out just what happened, but as Morganne Campbell explains, they believe that blast may have been caused by an improvised explosive device (IED).
The COVID-19 pandemic has also caused an unprecedented pause in air travel, with the number of worldwide passengers expected to be cut in half compared with last year. The crisis has added to the woes of Boeing, with the manufacturer still hoping to get its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft re-certified to fly again after two deadly crashes involving two planes in its fleet. As Redmond Shannon explains, the perfect storm of events is expected to make for a turbulent return.
