Walmart Canada announced Monday it would close six stores and spend $500 million on upgrades to more than half of its remaining locations, in an effort to enhance its online business and improve the “look and feel” of its stores.

Read more on globalnews.ca

All news from globalnews.ca

The website covid-19.rehab is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

China announces sanctions on individuals, entities in Canada, U.S.

China on Saturday imposed sanctions against two American religious rights officials and one Canadian lawmaker in response to sanctions imposed by the United States and Canada over Xinjiang.Beijing has been pushing back against sanctions imposed by the United States, European Union, Britain and Canada for what they say are rights violations against Uighur Muslims and other Turkic minorities in the western Chinese region of Xinjiang.

Michael Chong China city Beijing Usa Britain Canada Eu county Canadian region Xinjiang Canada China

Fewer international students to attend Canadian schools due to COVID-19 travel rules

international students have postponed or cancelled their plans to study in Canada since Ottawa decided last month to limit entry options to the country to just four airports and require international travellers to pay for a mandatory hotel quarantine.Denise Amyot, the chief executive officer of Colleges and Institutes Canada, said a $2,000 hotel bill is the cost of half of a semester for many students.

Canada Ottawa, Canada covid-19 coronavirus news Coronavirus

Suez Canal remains blocked amid efforts to free stuck vessel

SUEZ – A giant container ship remained stuck sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal for a fifth day Saturday, as authorities prepared to make new attempts to free the vessel and reopen a crucial east-west waterway for global shipping.

Panama Egypt president BLOCK

Lane closed on I-295 after retaining wall partially collapses in Bellmawr

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. - A northbound lane is closed on I-295 after a retaining wall partially collapsed where it crosses over Essex Avenue in Bellmawr in Camden County.NJDOT says drivers should expect heavy traffic in the area and on Route 42 northbound.The closure is in effect until further notice."Motorists should expect heavy congestion on I-295 northbound and Route 42 northbound. If possible, you should plan an alternate route during peak travel times," said Al Dyer, liaison to the Camden County Department of Public Works. "When the overall project is completed, it will alleviate much of the traffic congestion currently experienced on a daily basis.

state New Jersey county Camden Department travelers

Harden, Griffin help Nets hold off Pistons 113-111

DETROIT – James Harden scored 44 points and Blake Griffin added 17 in his return to Detroit, lifting the Brooklyn Nets to a 113-111 victory over the Pistons on Friday night.

Kevin Durant Blake Griffin city Detroit

B*Witched star Edele Lynch takes on admin job to help support herself during the pandemic

Edele Lynch as a member of the popular girl group B*Witched, but most recently the star revealed that she's had to find herself a ‘normal’ job to help “pay the bills" during the pandemic.

city Manchester pandemic stars Coronavirus

New California bill could help Britney Spears in conservatorship case against her father

In this handout photo provided by NBCUniversal, Britney Spears is pictured. Spears is the subject of the documentary "I Am Britney Jean" which details her personal and professional life.

Los Angeles state California crisis bill

Walgreens to expand vaccine availability to more than 400 additional Florida locations

Walgreens announced Friday it would expand its vaccine availability to more Florida locations next week.

state Florida pandemic vaccine Coronavirus

COVID-19 cases rising among young Canadians as deadlier variants begin to dominate

COVID-19 among seniors, more transmissible — and possibly more deadly — variants are dramatically increasing infections among younger people.New national public health modelling, released Friday, acknowledges the progress Canada has made in getting older, more vulnerable populations vaccinated, but yet again emphasizes the threat virus variants, like the B.1.1.7 variant, bring to Canadians who aren’t yet up for vaccination.Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s top doctor, said the potential increased severity of this variant is reflected in the new data.

Theresa Tam Covid Vaccine Britain Canada county Canadian covid-19

Mexico complains of mask-less tourists, closes ruin site

MEXICO CITY – Authorities in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula complained Friday about tourists not wearing face masks, as Mexico braces for a surge of Easter Week visitors.

Mexico city Mexico pandemic mask Coronavirus

Over half 12 to 22 year olds experiencing difficulties with remote learning

More than half of 12-year-olds and 22-year-old students who took part in a recent study experienced difficulties with remote learning during the pandemic.

Ireland city Dublin education Coronavirus

Taj Rishikesh Resort closed for 48 hours after 16 employees test positive for COVID-19

PTI .The hotel has been closed for 48 hours during which it will be fully sanitised and its entire staff will be tested for COVID-19, she said.People who may have come in contact with the employees of the hotel are also being traced, the SDM said.Twenty-three of the hotel's employees have tested positive for the disease over the last 10 days, health department sources said.Twenty-seven fresh cases of COVID-19 were reported on Thursday from Muni-ki-Reti area in Tehri district which include 16 from Taj Rishikesh Resort and Spa, eight tourists and three employees of an ashram.Lying low for a few months, the COVID cases in Uttarakhand are showing a rising trend of late.Twenty-two tourists from Gujarat who had come in a bus on a 15-day tour of

India covid-19 testing

Quick to contain covid-19, Asia trails West in vaccinations

This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text.Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram. Join Mint channel in your Telegram and stay updated with the latest business news.

India covid-19 vaccine

Pattern of daily case numbers remains volatile - Nolan

The Chair of the National Public Health Emergency Team's Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group has said that the pattern of daily case numbers of Covid-19 continues to be volatile, and people remain at high risk.

Philip Nolan Ireland Coronavirus

Vaccine eligibility expansion could help Florida’s economy

ORLANDO, Fla. – Tourism leaders in Central Florida are reacting to Gov. Ron Desantis opening up eligibility to those 40 and older next week and then to all adults over the age of 18 on April 5.

Ron Desantis state Florida hospital president vaccine

New B.C. research raises questions about risks of delayed vaccine interval for the elderly

COVID-19 vaccine.The research, which has yet to be peer reviewed, found that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine produced a much weaker antibody result in long-term care residents than it did in younger, healthier people.“That is a bit concerning, of course, because the dosing interval in some Canadian provinces has been extended, which probably makes sense for younger people and it’s had a good real-world impact because we’re seeing fewer impacts in long-term care,” research team lead Dr. Marc Romney, a clinical associate professor at UBC told Global News.

Canada county Canadian covid-19 coronavirus news Coronavirus

Police ID woman arrested in shooting, carjacking in Philly that led to chase in New Jersey

SKYFOX flew over the scene Monday. NEW JERSEY - New Jersey State Police identified the suspect accused of shooting and carjacking a man in Philadelphia that led to a chase into New Jersey.Shamika Brown-Palmer, 26, of Philadelphia, faces possession of weapons for unlawful purposes, receiving stolen property, eluding, and related charges, according to police.She was then lodged in the Camden County Jail.It started on the 1900 block of South Ethan Street around 6 p.m.

state New Jersey city Philadelphia county Camden county Brown travelers BLOCK

Regina community and recreation centres closing due to COVID-19

COVID-19 in the city.The City of Regina said this includes all ice arenas, the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre and the Sportplex – Fieldhouse & Lawson Aquatic Centre among other facilities. Regina approves 2021 operating budget in principle, includes 2.34% mill rate increase For a full list of closures, visit the city’s website.The closures will remain in place until April 5 and are subject to change.

city Sandra covid-19 City of Regina Coronavirus

Adults 70+, remaining health-care workers can pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Simcoe County and Muskoka.As Phase 2 of the region’s coronavirus vaccine rollout begins, adults who are age 70-plus will join health-care workers, essential caregivers of long-term care and retirement home residents, adult recipients of chronic homecare, Indigenous adults and faith leaders as those who are eligible to pre-register for an immunization. 44 new COVID-19, 53 additional variant cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka Once a person pre-registers for a vaccine on the local health unit’s website, they will be placed in the queue to receive an appointment.

Canada county Simcoe covid-19 coronavirus news Coronavirus

Meals handed out to families at West Lothian school closed due to covid

It was confirmed by officers at a meeting of the council’s Education Executive in response to questions from Livingston SNP councillor Mora Shemilt. She asked: “Its already been said that Covid numbers are on the rise so I would like to know what are the contingency plans if a school has to close, for example right now Peel Primary has to close.

city Livingston

EU to offer Turkey aid, trade help despite rights concerns

BRUSSELS – European Union leaders are set Thursday to provide new incentives to Turkey to improve cooperation on migration and trade despite democratic backsliding in the country and lingering concern about its energy exploration ambitions in the Mediterranean Sea.

Eu city Brussels Greece Turkey Cyprus crisis prevention rights

Over 1000 Lanarkshire teenagers sought mental health help in three month span

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region“Young people deserve the right to get help the first time they ask, without fearing that they will be turned away.

Scotland Government patient

Manitoba health officials clarify vaccine eligibility, supply remains major factor in future decisions

Health officials in Manitoba say the rate at which progressively younger people become eligible for the vaccine may slow down, since supply remains the primary limiting factor.

vaccine

Stores closed on Easter: Target, Costco among chains closed on Sunday holiday

FILE - Side-by-side collage of Target storefront and Costco Wholesale storefront.

Easter Sunday Mario Tama pandemic prevention

Rescuers attempt to help cat precariously perched on bridge in Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - A rescue was underway Wednesday for a cat trapped on a bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ariel footage captured on NewsNOW from FOX showed the cat perched on the edge of a pole sticking out of the bridge and above the water. Emergency rescue services arrived on the scene as the cat waited above as boats passed by below. A rescue crew team with a crane lifted a pair of responders to get into position to grab the cat, but just as rescue workers attempted to move toward the cat with a net, it scurried away across the bridge. This story is developing.

state Florida county Lauderdale city Fort Lauderdale, state Florida

WestJet announces return to Atlantic Canadian airports

Months after some airlines suspended operations in Atlantic Canada, one air carrier plans to resume flights. But with the renewed optimism, there is concern over how long it will take to get back to pre-pandemic levels.

Canada county Atlantic

Women's soccer stars join Biden to promote closing pay gap

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is making the case Wednesday that the pay disparity between men and women has hurt the economy, bringing members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team to the White House to help set new goals for equality.

Joe Biden Megan Rapinoe Washington president economy stars

Military deployed to help COVID-19 vaccination effort on Manitoba First Nations

Manitoba reaches capacity to deliver 20,000 COVID-19 vaccinations a day He says the effort will accelerate the pace of immunizations so that 100,000 First Nations people can get doses in 100 days.Up to 200 military personnel will be taking part.

Canada covid-19 vaccine Coronavirus

Outlaw: Police investigating 'hateful and racist vandalism' in Chinatown, South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw on Wednesday said her department is investigating "several incidents of hateful and racist vandalism in Chinatown and South Philadelphia," amid reports of a national rise in hate crimes against Asian-Americans. "This national and local surge in racist rhetoric & acts of violence will not be tolerated," Outlaw said in the first of a two-part tweet. "We denounce acts of hate targeted towards individuals and groups based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin."Outlaw did not provide details about the cases being investigated by the Philadelphia Police Department.

Usa city Chinatown 2020 Department

Second parliamentary committee looks into military sexual misconduct

In light of high-profile allegations against senior military members, a second parliamentary committee is now investigating the treatment of women in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Harjit Sajjan county Canadian

Navy closes probe into alleged ‘red room’ comments without speaking to all involved: sources

sexual misconduct allegations against senior naval officers has been closed before all witnesses or complainants were spoken to, Global News has learned, with investigators concluding no wrongdoing occurred.Yet the investigation into alleged inappropriate comments — where the senior officers allegedly joked that a female member member wanted to show off her “red room” while on a Zoom call — did not look into the alleged comments that followed, which sources say involved BDSM and “kinky sex.”Internal emails obtained by Global News show at least one woman naval officer took issue with the limited nature of the Unit Disciplinary Investigation, saying its conclusion “only serves to reduce faith in the system even further, and at a time when

Jonathan Vance Art Macdonald Canadian Forces sexual misconduct Canadian Armed Forces Canadian Military

Calls grow for Canadian government to take action against anti-Asian racism

Aggression and discrimination against Asians have surged in Canada during the pandemic. As Travis Dhanraj reports, all levels of government are facing amplifying calls to start battling the problem more seriously.

Canada pandemic Government

Negative headlines no help to AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

After good news emerging Monday about the efficacy of one of four COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in Canada, concern was raised about AstraZeneca’s recent clinical trial. Shallima Maharaj reports.

Canada covid-19 vaccine

Flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of Orlando officer Kevin Valencia

ORLANDO, Fla. – As fallen Orlando officer Kevin Valencia’s funeral is taking place on Wednesday, flags at local government buildings will be flown at half-staff in his honor.

Ron Desantis Kevin Valencia Usa state Florida county Orange city Tallahassee county Hall state Colorado city Orlando, county Hall vaccine Government patient

White Castle looks to fill 120 jobs as construction on Orlando location moves forward

ORL,ANDO,Fla. – White Castle took another step closer to opening its first Orlando location on Tuesday.

city The Village state Colorado vaccine patient

Remaining 2020-21 season for Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League shelved

SJHL) won’t recommence play to crown a champion in the 2020-21 season.The league announced that return-to-play submissions made to the province’s government and health officials were not successful.

covid-19 Hockey Coronavirus

Canadian government pledges additional $23.7M for isolation sites across Ontario

During a coronavirus news conference on Tuesday, Health Minister Patty Hajdu said the government would commit an additional $23.7 million towards operating isolation sites across Ontario, including in Toronto, Peel Region, York Region and Durham.

Patty Hajdu county York county Durham Government isolate Coronavirus

Covid-19: Govt extends guidelines till April-end, allows localised curbs to contain spread. Details here

COVID appropriate behaviourState/ UT Governments shall take all necessary measures to promote COVID-19 appropriate behaviour in workplaces and in public, especially in crowded places.For strict enforcement of wearing of face masks, hand hygiene and social distancing, States and UTs may consider administrative actions, including imposition of appropriate fines.National Directives for COVID-19 Management shall continue to be followed throughout the country, so as to enforce COVID-19 appropriate behaviour.Local restrictionsStates and UTs, based on their assessment of the situation, may impose local restrictions, at district/ sub-district and city/ ward level, with a view to containing the spread of COVID-19.No restriction on Inter-State and

India covid-19 vaccine Government Coronavirus

Discussions ongoing where PEMA vaccination sites will be located in Philly suburbs

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. - The state still has to decide where they are putting some suburban vaccination sites.A department of health spokesperson says discussions are ongoing but they hope to start vaccinating at these sites no later than mid-April. It's something that has some people in this area feeling hopeful, but leaders in the four counties still aren't fully behind this.Bob Rolle and his son Trent walk into the Montgomery Mall to shop but in a month they could be here to get a vaccine.County leaders say they submitted this location to the state as their choice for a mass vaccine site, run by PEMA for Bucks and Montgomery counties.

state Pennsylvania county Montgomery hospital vaccine Department

Another Toronto LGBTQ2 bar at risk of closing amid COVID-19 pandemic

Queen West spot a draw for patrons over the last seven years.But the regulars here come for much more than the quirky surroundings, rock music and cold beer. Owner Celeste Torpedo set out to create a queer-centric, politically anti-oppressive safe space for her patrons.“It is very essential for people’s mental health and well-being to have community around especially queer folks because a lot of queer people don’t really have their biological families around,” said Torpedo.

Canada covid-19 Coronavirus

Gov. Phil Murphy pauses additional reopening plans due to rising coronavirus cases

NEW JERSEY - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is holding off on additional reopening plans for now due to rising coronavirus cases.At Camden County's vaccination site in Blackwood, residents gladly rolled up their sleeves for a shot of Moderna.Bonnie Johnson is a realtor moving homes in a seller's market now with two doses of vaccine onboard."Showing houses with masks, gloves, not touching things, open houses everything was different for us," Bonnie Johnson said.The Blackwood site can jab 2,400 people in a day but a slow-down in shipments of Moderna limited shots to under 1,000 Monday.

Phil Murphy state New Jersey county Camden vaccine mask Coronavirus

US weather model upgraded to better forecast extreme events

The National Weather Service has turbocharged its lagging forecast model to better predict extreme weather events such as hurricanes, blizzards and downpours, as well as day-to-day weather.

Usa city Daytona Beach experts Department Waves

Another Toronto LGBTQ2 bar at risk of closing amid pandemic

A favourite LGBTQ2 dive bar in the Queen West neighbourhood is at risk of closing amid the pandemic. Melanie Zettler stopped by the popular spot to find out why the fight to keep “Lipstick & Dynamite” open is about much more than surviving pandemic hardships.

Melanie Zettler pandemic

B.C. men use their experience to help future ALS patients

Community reporter Michael Newman highlights the story of two BC men living ALS, and how they and others are using much of their valuable to take on the role of advocates, fighting for more trials and resources for future ALS patients.

patient

Half of restaurants face permanent closure due to pandemic, says RAI

Half of restaurants face permanent closure in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the lobby group which represents the industry.

Adrian Cummins Ireland politics

Trial for detained Canadian Michael Kovrig ends in Beijing, verdict to be announced later

Frustration from Canadian officials mounts as the trial of Michael Kovrig, one of two Canadians detained in China over spying charges, ended on Monday with the verdict to be announced at an unspecified later date. Abigail Bimman reports.

Abigail Bimman Michael Kovrig China city Beijing

Moncton High School closed due to COVID-19 case

COVID-19 was confirmed at the school.In a Sunday afternoon memo to parents, the Anglophone School District said Public Health is working to identify any students or staff who may have been in contact with the person with the confirmed case.“We understand you may feel anxious over the coming days,” the district said in a release.“Public Health officials will contact you if your child has been in close contact with the confirmed case and will tell you if your child needs to self-isolate.” N.B.

Public Health moncton Coronavirus

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Walmart closing 6 Canadian stores, upgrading half of its remaining locations

Related News