Global economy faces fears of a ‘lost decade’ as COVID-19 cases surge
Optimism that the early arrival of a vaccine meant that the global economy would be out of the woods in 2021 is facing a rethink as COVID-19…
Anti-hate groups call for changes after ‘white nationalist’ receives federal COVID-19 funds
Anti-hate groups are urging the federal government to reconsider which employers can apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) after self-described white nationalist Paul Fromm received…
Canada reaches grim milestone of 400,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases
The latest: Long-term care workers, residents should be first in line for COVID-19 vaccine, committee says. Quebec reports 1,345 new COVID-19 cases and 28 more deaths, day…
Where you live is who you are: Erin O’Toole and the new culture war
In the midst of the worst public health emergency in a century and the greatest economic disruption since the Great Depression, Erin O'Toole apparently also sees a…
Alberta’s hospital system under significant strain, says medical official
The latest:November was the worst month for the pandemic in Alberta so far, with cases going from 6,002 active cases of COVID-19 Nov. 1 to 16,628 cases…
Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world on Monday
The latest:COVID-19 case numbers are continuing their slow but steady rise across most of Atlantic Canada. Health officials in New Brunswick reported 14 new cases on Sunday,…
Is it possible to make a sustainable smartphone?
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Ontario’s COVID-19 resurgence is threatening Christmas gatherings. Will people adjust their plans?
Ontario's latest COVID-19 modelling data suggests that public health officials could soon be faced with an exceptionally difficult task: convincing weary Ontarians to scale back or cancel…
Western provinces report new highs in number of people hospitalized with COVID-19
The latest: BREAKING: Ontario reports record high of 1,426 new COVID-19 cases. Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan set new records for COVID-19 hospitalizations. Manitoba moving to red alert level,…
Reducing light pollution has numerous benefits for the environment
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Canada’s opioid crisis killed 13 people a day in 2018, prevention report shows
About 13 people a day in Canada died as a result of opioids in 2018, according to a new report that shines a spotlight on preventable poisonings.Released…