Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, April 24, 2020
Mass Murders in Nova Scotia
In the dark: Why weren't emergency alerts used to warn Nova Scotians of an active shooter?
Domestic assault may have preceded Nova Scotia mass shooting, RCMP say
Misogyny is often behind the acts we deem 'senseless'
The Nova Scotia shooting shook the country. If only we could grieve the way we're used to
Father of Nova Scotia mass killer heartbroken
Hero Mountie Heidi Stevenson deserves top honour
Online vigil shares music, messages of support in memory of NS victims
Police found Nova Scotia community in flames, with seven homes on fire and 13 people dead
NS mass murderer's uniform, cruiser let him kill at will. He looked like one of us, RCMP say.
RCMP kept off trail of NS mass murderer by perfect storm of issues in first 12 hours of probe: expert
When real life turns surreal
'Stay strong': Virtual vigil for Nova Scotia shooting victims brings music, tears from afar
Nova Scotia RCMP release terrifying timeline of 13 hour shooting rampage
Canadians held in China / China tensions
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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 will force feds to reconsider health-care funding, Trudeau says
Canada's prison ombudsman says coronavirus isolation is 'extremely concerning' for inmates
Ottawa says supplier has pledged to replace one million faulty Chinese masks
Quebec COVID-19 reopening plan to be ready next week, will include strict health guidelines
The doctor's diary: Coronavirus dispatches from an ER physician in Toronto
World leaders launch initiative to accelerate fight against COVID-1; US not involved
Ottawa confirms 75 per cent rent relief for small businesses hit by pandemic
National emergency stockpile had $3 million baseline budget, lower than a decade ago
How focusing on the age of pandemic victims could blind us to the bigger picture
Ontario could learn a lot about data collection and testing from four countries ahead of the COVID-19 curve
Intubate or pull the plug? ER doctors wish they knew what residents and families wanted
Niagara Region Sobey's removes operator over COVID-19 concerns
Lysol maker Reckitt warns against using disinfectants to treat coronavirus
'The five-alarm fire bell for cystic fibrosis patients is COVID-19": Patient press for new drug amid pandemic concerns
Quality issues with internationally sourced protective goods no surprise, says procurement minister
Doug Ford names five Toronto area long-term-care homes that will get Armed Forces help
Nine key questions for Canada's COVID-19 inquiry
Military landing adds hope for victory in deadly COVID-19 war
GM Oshawa plant retooling to produce facemasks
A path out of the coronavirus lockdown
COVID-19 robs victims of at least one decade of life on average, analysis shows
The COVID-19 nursing home crisis wasn't unimaginable'. It was predicted, then ignored
Companies who violate temporary foreign worker COVID-19 quarantine face fines up to $1M, public naming
This Canadian province is most vulnerable to the coronavirus crisis - spoiler, it's not Alberta
BC woman with disability dies alone in hospital due to COVID-19 visitor restrictions
The fight to save patients from the coronavirus at Surrey Memorial Hospital
'I underestimated this virus': Vancouver nurse on recovering from COVID-19
Number of COVID-19 patients in BC hospitals dips below 100 for first time since March
China will replace faulty masks, swabs as Ottawa ramps up equipment procurement
NB to allow outdoor activities, family 'bubbles' in relaxing COVID-19 restrictions
Light, heat, bleach: Doctors reject Trump's 'idiotic' coronavirus cures
More mental health, crisis intervention, and nutrition resources for BC children and youth
Vancouver seeks donated personal care items for vulnerable citizens
COVID-19 death toll in BC nears 100
Coquitlam poultry plant closed as employees test positive
Globe and Mail
Three ways the pandemic is showing us how to improve health care
Derek Sloan won't be the next Conservative leader, but his populist rhetoric is still a concern
Ottawa to work with provinces, territories on plans to reopen economy, Trudeau says
CBC
First Ministers agree to draft national guidelines on reopening economy
US seals the deal on USMCA, says trade agreement can now take effect July 1
Ottawa offers rent relief for businesses as some provinces prepare to reopen economies
Sub-standard Chinese N95 masks being considered for non-medical use
Trudeau is talking about more gun control - but he hasn't enacted the last round of firearms changes
Expectant mothers to get financial help following omission: Qualtrough
GM Canada to start producing a million face masks per month at Oshawa plant
Small businesses fear banks are freezing them out of a government backed pandemic loan program
Federal projected spending on direct supports due to COVID-19 hits $145B
Toronto Star
Conservative MPs anxious to name a new leader after challenging week for Scheer
Coronavirus shakes the conceit of 'American Exceptionalism'
COVID-19 prompted previously unthinkable spending from Ottawa. Here's how it will reshape our future
As if COVID-19 wasn't bad enough, Hong Kong faces more political contagion from Beijing
Justin Trudeau announces program to lower commercial rents by 75%
Toronto Sun
Ford talks about re-opening the economy
City opens recovery and rebuild office
Ontario Government must finally fix long term care system
Trudeau needs to listen to Premiers: Their 'responsible reopening' plan is the right one
Canadian farmers in crisis - don't ignore us
Homecare needed to alleviate long-term care crisis
Recovery must include a new vision for Canadian production
Privacy and civil liberties don't vanish during COVID-19
National Post
Job gains since the late 1980's in Canada have now been wiped out, latest CERB data suggests
The Great Canadian Debt Surge has come home to roost
Maclean's
Here's how quickly cities across Canada are burning through cash
Global
BC Housing to move homeless people out of Vancouver's Oppenheimer Park
COVID-19 not a 'get out of jail free card,' BC judge rules
CFL Players association seeks answers from league as COVID-19 shutdown continues
Struggling BC wedding industry urges couples to postpone, not cancel
Kenney rejects idea of Alberta speaking to Green New Deal advocates after oil prices drop
Alberta asks First Nations to resume industry consultations after coronavirus pause
Co-operation on trade paved the way for deal on Canada-US border closure: ambassador
Rookie Belleville, Ontario MP gets blowback for 'racist' comments against Canada's top doctor
Miscellaneous
ICBC will refund insurance, waive charges for some customers affected by pandemic
Ignoring US alarms, Alberta Meat Packers spawned Canada's Biggest outbreak
The Emperor Kenney's new Clothes
BC, Feds to provide small-businesses rent subsidy through loans to landlords
BC extends pandemic liability exclusion to military
You can now buy "Listen to Nigel" posters
Trudeau to talk with provinces about guidelines for gradual economic reopening
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