Inside the Halifax high-rise at the centre of a Canadian COVID-19 tragedy
Gerald Jackson spent his final days with COVID-19 lying just centimetres from another man's bed, separated by a curtain in an eighth-floor room. A third man lay…
MacKay, O’Toole pitch pandemic recovery plans heavy on tax incentives, fiscal prudence
MacKay, O'Toole pitch pandemic recovery plans heavy on tax incentives, fiscal prudence, Peter MacKay and Erin O'Toole, the two leading contenders to replace Andrew Scheer as leader…
Why the PM’s daily briefings have worked — and why we might see fewer of them soon
The COVID-19 pandemic that has upended our lives has no single iconic image or moment that will be seared into our collective memories. But one thing has…
With air conditioning scarce, Quebec’s long-term care homes struggle with heat during pandemic
When it gets as hot as it is in Montreal this week, with humidex values expected to reach 40 Wednesday, Mendy Fellig becomes all but helpless.Fellig, 43,…
Here’s what needs to happen before we can all get vaccinated for COVID-19
COVID-19 has upended our lives, and we've all heard that there will be no return to "full normal" until there is a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus…
Liberal, Conservative and New Democratic parties apply for federal wage subsidy as donations dry up
Four of the main political parties in Canada have joined a growing list of organizations looking for federal support during the pandemic.Spokespeople for the Liberal Party, the…
We spend a lot of time online – so how do we make data centres greener?
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…
Canadians are accidentally poisoning themselves while cleaning to prevent COVID-19
From people experiencing burning eyes and trouble breathing to children drinking hand sanitizer, there's been a jump in the number of cleaner and disinfectant-related accidental poisonings since…
Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world Tuesday
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world TuesdayTwo provinces are extending their suspension of in-class learning for kindergarten to Grade 12 because of the ongoing…
Minimal hit to economic growth from rail blockades, PBO says in new report
Parliament's spending watchdog says a series of rail blockades last month will leave a minimal dent in the pace of economic growth. The report today estimates the…
Toronto lawyer pushing province to bring in ‘Textalyzers’ to catch texting drivers
A Toronto lawyer and prominent road safety advocate is pushing Ontario to implement a controversial technology that would allow police to test cellphones at the side of…