Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Monday, May 4, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
Freeland mum on whether Hong Kong asylum seekers will be granted refuge as bigger wave predicted
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Union questions worker safety as Cargill reopens plant at centre of COVID-19 outbreak
'We could have saved lives': Did Ottawa's spring break COVID-19 travel advisory come too late?
Doctor's believe COVID-19 linked to stroke in people under age 50
No, Toronto's problem isn't 'too many' people going outside. It's too little public space
It is time for a new mantra: Go outside, but do not congregate
Herbal remedy touted by some African governments for coronavirus, despite scientists' warnings
Air Canada posts $1-billion loos as carrier faces 'darkest period' in commercial aviation history
Trump administration models predict near doubling of US daily death toll by June
Hope and fear grip Italians as the world's longest coronavirus lockdown is partly lifted
British Columbia's health system can handle a cautious restart to social activity, provincial officer says
Among the many things we'll reconsider after COVID-19: Do we really need lab animals?
Trudeau calls for international co-operation on COVID-19 at online conference of world leaders
Rapid COVID-19 test restricted by Health Canada will be fixed by summer, company's CEO says
Trudeau urges world leaders to pull together as US steers clear of COVID-19 vaccine pledging conference
Ontario looks at designating some hospitals for COVID-19 patients
Colleges and Universities quietly preparing to take all classes online this fall amid COVID-19
Possibility that COVID-19 leaked from a lab has to be explored
Canada joins global community in helping to raise $11 billion towards vaccine
Number of new COVID-19 cases should hit zero by mid-June if we remain at home: BC officials
Surrey company creates hat-mounted face shield to protect workers
Number of ICU patients drops to 20, as BC reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths
Chinese government report warns of armed confrontation with US over coronavirus outbreak
Dr. Bonnie Henry says pandemic has reached 'the end of our beginning" phase of the pandemic
World leaders launch fundraising for vaccine - without United States
My curve is not flattening!
Prices are soaring for supplies to keep Frontline Workers Safe
BC confirms 53 new cases of COVID-19 since Saturday
Trudeau pledges $850 million to global pandemic fight
Globe and Mail
Ottawa weighing whether to produce a 2020 budget amid pandemic uncertainty: Trudeau
Quebec leads the way as provinces begin to re-emerge from coronavirus lockdown
Workers have been left to save capitalism from COVID-19
Calgary-born chancellor Martha Billes quits after University of Guelph divests from fossil fuels
Canadian senior executive quits Amazon over firing of employees seeking better working conditions
HMCS Fredericton crew witnessed helicopter crash: National Defence
CBC
Canadian Forces chopper crashed in full view of multiple witnesses, military confirms
As provinces begin to reopen economies, Scheer says federal benefits deter Canadians from returning to work
Federal government eyes new tools to help Access to Information system recover after COVID-19
Iran chief's link to 1988 massacre raises obstacles in crash probe: Colter
Air Canada reports $1.05B first quarter loss due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic
Parliament must be given more time to study COVID-19 response: Scheer
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau launches podcast series about mental health well-being
Liberators of the Netherlands in 1945, today Canada's Armed Forces are eclipsed by Dutch military
Toronto Star
Ottawa's pandemic aid discourages some Canadians from returning to work, Andrew Scheer says
Mike Harris expanded the privatization of long-term care. Doug Ford is discovering that wasn't a magic cure
Coastal GasLink pipeline gets loan of up to $500M from federal agency
Is it OK to go to the cottage on Victoria Day? Doug Ford says he'll consult local mayors
Del Duca urges Ford, Trudeau to provide 'urgent financial support' to municipalities hit by COVID-19
Toronto Sun
Ford talks about reopening cottages and stores
Premiers right to be flexible on reopenings
Ford hints at good news for retailers and cottagers
We must honour fallen military personnel on Highway of Heroes
National Post
Don't give bailouts to businesses rich enough to ride out the COVID-19 storm
Michael Moore exiled is a non progressive now
We're ready to be liberated from lockdowns, but politicians are scared stiff
Quebec police probe possible link to COVID-19 conspiracy theory after three cellphone tower fires
'It's devastating news': Excluded from COVID-19 wage subsidy. National Ballet School faces layoffs
NB - based Irving Oil finally lands approval to get Alberta oil - via the Panama Canal
As bar patios reopen across Manitoba, ponder whether cracking open a cold one is worth the risk of COVID-19
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Global
City of Surrey paid almost $42,000 to fight losing legal battle with Uber
Health officials say Metro Vancouver could host fan-less NHL games if season resumes
Hurdles to return kids to school under COVID-19 are 'mind-boggling' Surrey superintendent says
Miscellaneous
BC government extends temporary layoff period to 16 weeks
Tsunami of evictions feared without relief for renters, landlords: BC tenant advocate Andrew Sakamoto
Despite pandemic, home prices are up, market stable: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
BC's road to recovery: Personal care sector to remain six feet from normal
COVID-19 pushes Metro Vancouver home sales to lowest level since 1982: REBGV
Stores envision phased retail reawakening
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