Ontario projects surge of COVID-19 cases akin to that of hard-hit Australian state
TORONTO (Reuters) - Ontario could reach 1,000 new COVID-19 cases a day in the first half of October, projections released on Wednesday showed, putting Canada's most-populous province on a trajectory similar to that of the hard-hit Australian state of Victoria. Full Article
Quebec probes incident of indigenous woman who filmed abuse from nurses in hospital
(Reuters) - The Canadian province of Quebec said it had launched two investigations as outrage spread on Wednesday over a livestream made by a sick indigenous woman before her death that showed staff verbally abusing her in a hospital. Full Article
Global shares extend gains on U.S. stimulus, upbeat data
TOKYO (Reuters) - Global shares tried to extend gains on Thursday on renewed hopes for fresh U.S. stimulus measures, but mounting uncertainty ahead of America's presidential election and technical problems in Japan kept gains in check. Full Article
COVID-19 resurgence may clip Canada's economy less than in spring
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's economy could suffer a smaller hit from a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic than earlier this year, as provinces strive to avoid broad-based lockdowns and take targeted measures to deal with outbreaks, strategists say. Full Article
