The women's world hockey championships in Canada have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 outbreak. International Ice Hockey Federation President Rene Fasel told The Associated Press the decision was made by conference call Saturday. The two-week tournament was set to open March 31, with venues in Halifax and Truro, N.S. Hockey Canada was in the process of informing its officials and partners of the cancellation. This marks the second time the women's worlds have been cancelled.

Source: CBC News March 07, 2020 17:56 UTC