While the nation obsessed over vaccine deliveries, the pandemic was getting worse
The arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine in Canada was the first truly good news since the pandemic began nearly a year ago. But it was also a…
Canada building facilities to make vaccines for COVID-19 and other viruses here
In the initial sprint to create a vaccine for COVID-19, Pfizer and Moderna crossed the finish line first. But for Canadian researchers who continue to work away…
Ontario couple faces charges over 1st cases of new COVID-19 strain, detected only by fluke
The first known cases in Canada of the U.K. variant of the coronavirus were discovered only by fluke, and the couple who fell ill are now facing…
Canada monitoring spread of coronavirus variants, says chief public health officer
The latest:Canada's chief public health officer says the federal government is closely monitoring the spread of coronavirus variants that have been discovered in the country. "Given the…
WestJet cutting jobs and slashing flight capacity by 1/3
WestJet is cutting jobs and slashing its flight capacity by a third because of what the airline calls "instability in the face of continuing federal government travel…
Senator co-signed order barring international travel during pandemic — then went to Mexico
Conservative Sen. Don Plett — who sparked controversy by travelling to Mexico on vacation over the holidays — co-signed a directive last year barring all MPs and…
Flexitarianism, buying used and more: Green habits that are on the rise
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more sustainable world. (Sign…
Tarek El Moussa Shares Update On How Christina Anstead Is Handling Her Divorce
Us Weekly reported in September 2020 that Tarek El Moussa did not have high hopes for his ex-wife Christina's marriage to Ant Anstead. A source told the…
Some Canadian snowbirds in Florida are already getting the COVID-19 vaccine
Snowbirds who headed to Florida this winter — despite Canada's advisory not to travel abroad during the pandemic — have discovered an unexpected perk: They can sign…
Why Canada’s seniors need the coronavirus vaccine so urgently
The rising number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in Canada, coupled with the new threat from mutant variants, makes it more urgent to vaccinate our oldest…
Airline vacation ads face scrutiny as politicians named and shamed for their pandemic trips
A number of Canadian politicians have been caught flouting public health advice by going on vacations over the holidays, and Air Canada is now facing scrutiny for…