Yes, the pandemic will end — but COVID-19 isn’t going away any time soon
As the months passed in 2020, and a mysterious new virus spread around the world, prompting lockdowns and whirlwind scientific research, it was hard to shake one…
5 cases of variant first found in South Africa confirmed at Mississauga, Ont., condo, on-site testing ordered
Widespread testing for all residents at a condominium in Mississauga, Ont., will start on Monday after five cases of the coronavirus variant first detected in South Africa…
7 probable cases of coronavirus variant 1st detected in U.K. in eastern Manitoba First Nation
Seven probable cases of the coronavirus variant first detected in the U.K. have been discovered in Pauingassi First Nation in eastern Manitoba.Several COVID-19 samples from Pauingassi were…
Vaccine wars: Nations race to win friends and influence through vaccine distribution
It all seems so long ago now, but as 2019 drew to a close there was a lot of talk about a new "space race."In November 2019,…
B.C. extending pandemic restrictions indefinitely
The current orders restricting daily life and socialization in B.C. are going to stay in place indefinitely, the province announced Friday.The orders had been set to expire…
Family hires former Toronto police inspector for ongoing probe into billionaire couple’s deaths
Retired Toronto police inspector Doug Grady is leading the Canadian arm of the Sherman family's ongoing quest to uncover who was responsible for killing billionaire philanthropists Honey…
Arriving in Ontario from another country by plane? You’ll need to take a COVID-19 test starting today
The latest:Ontario is reporting its first case of the more infectious variant of the novel coronavirus first discovered in South Africa, as new rules take effect in…
Alberta will begin easing COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants, gyms Feb. 8, premier says
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province will begin loosening up its health measures on Feb. 8 as part of a new "path forward for easing COVID-19…
Ailing aviation sector pleads for aid as Ottawa considers new travel restrictions
As the federal government prepares to impose additional restrictions on international travel, the aviation industry is warning its long-term survival is at risk if the government doesn't…
Why you might want to start wearing better masks — even outdoors
The spread of more contagious coronavirus variants in Canada amid already high levels of COVID-19 makes it a critical time to think about the masks we wear.…
Citing threat from COVID-19 variants, Quebec calls on Ottawa to ban vacation travel
Flights continue to arrive at Quebec's airports from sunshine destinations every day and Premier François Legault wants it to stop.He is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…