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Ski vacation hot spot becomes virus ground zero in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho - A scenic Idaho county known as a ski-vacation haven for celebrities and the wealthy has a new, more dubious distinction: It has one of the highest per-capita rates of confirmed coronavi...

Local arena acting as temporary fire hall

The Prince Albert Fire Department is taking steps to protect against COVID-19.One of these steps has seen the Dave G. Steuart Arena turned into a temporary fire hall. Fire Chief Kris Olsen told paNOW ...

Mar 27, 2020 The Prince Albert Fire Department is now running one fire truck out of the Dave G. Steuart Arena. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Defence chief puts Canadian military on COVID-19 war footing

OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is being put on a war footing as it prepares to be thrown into the COVID-19 crisis. In an unprecedented five-page letter to the troops, defence chief Gen. Jonat...

Marc Miller urges First Nations to delay elections during COVID-19 crisis

OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller is encouraging Indigenous communities gearing up for elections this year to postpone their votes. Miller says holding an election during a pandemic&nb...

Tisdale Rambler Rodeo and Trade Fair postponed

Another spring event in the northeast that has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Tisdale Rambler Rodeo and Trade Fair - hosted by the Tisdale Ramblers Senior Hockey Club - won't run at t...

Mar 27, 2020 Northeast residents will need to wait a few more months before getting their dancing boots on for the Tisdale Rambler Rodeo Cabaret. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Kotb cries on 'Today' show; Baby Shark takes on hand-washing

From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to cancelling events, here's a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most...

Avoid travel during the pandemic, including to lake country

With warmer temperatures in the forecast, many people may be considering an escape to the lakes, but the R.M. of Lakeland is cautioning against that in the midst of the pandemic.Reeve Cheryl Bauer-Hyd...

Mar 27, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Federal government commits to work with First Nations who postpone elections

In the wake of rising health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the federal government is now providing some direction to First Nations' who have scheduled elections.In a Twitter post Friday morning, Marc...

Mar 27, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

City Council meetings moving to online platform

The COVID-19 situation is causing many schools, businesses and municipalities to explore virtual spaces for their day to day operations.The City of North Battleford is no exception, saying they will b...

Mar 27, 2020 Council meetings moving to online platform (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

Vancouver Whitecaps taking care of more than business during COVID-19 pandemic

Co-owner Steve Nash led a live workout on Instagram. Staffers are calling friends and family as well as season ticket-holders to check up on them. The Vancouver Whitecaps are staying busy - and in tou...