Events
‘Moral injuries’ that haunt soldiers off the battlefield to be studied in military-funded research
On the streets of Afghanistan in 2012, Canadian soldier Brian McKenna was training international teams to search vehicles for explosives. As his trainees searched, they...
Canadians should make mask-wearing a ‘reflex’ in daily life as COVID-19 cases rise, experts say
Let’s face it: No one enjoys having a mask cover half their face. They can be scratchy, sweaty, stuffy — all reasons why...
RCMP investigate alleged assault at Red Deer anti-racism event
RCMP are investigating after an anti-racism event in Red Deer, Alta., on Sunday became violent when organizers say counter-protesters arrived. Videos posted on social...
Trudeau to address the nation on COVID-19 fight Wednesday evening
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the nation tomorrow evening at 6:30 p.m. ET after the speech from the throne lays out the...
Canada’s top doctor warns of sharp rise in COVID-19 cases if Canadians don’t follow guidelines
Canada is at a “crossroads” in its pandemic battle and the actions of individual Canadians will decide whether there’s a massive spike in...
B.C. NDP Leader John Horgan gambles popularity against pandemic in bid for historic majority
In a year of world events nobody wanted, British Columbians will be getting an election almost nobody wanted. “Families are concerned,” admitted NDP Leader...
Montreal, Quebec City under new restrictions as Quebec tries to fend off 2nd wave of COVID-19
The residents of Montreal and Quebec City are being urged to reduce their social activities to a minimum and face a host of...
Premier limits gathering sizes provincewide as Ontario reports 407 new cases of COVID-19
Premier Doug Ford announced the province is lowering the number of people allowed at social gatherings across Ontario, as the province reported 407 new cases...
Sorry to burst your COVID-19 ‘social bubble’ but even small gatherings are getting riskier
For months, Canadians have been bubbling up with other friends and family to socialize safely during the pandemic. But with COVID-19 case counts rising in...
‘That grin, that big heart’: Remembering Terry Fox, the Marathon of Hope and one day in Thunder Bay
“It’s not supposed to end this way,” Bill Vigars remembers thinking as he watched a plane carrying Terry Fox, his parents, Betty and...
Peter Nygard’s son fears dad will flee Canada before sex assault investigation is complete
Peter Nygard’s son says he fears his father will flee Canada before it’s determined whether or not criminal charges can be laid in connection with allegations...
Multiple provinces are seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases. What needs to be done now?
A resurgence in coronavirus infections in several provinces over the last few weeks has raised alarms about current disease control measures in place...
It’s easy to point the finger at parties — but younger Canadians spread COVID-19 in all kinds of settings
The virus behind COVID-19 has a knack for slithering through society undetected. Not everyone gets a fever, and not everyone gets a cough....
Cosmetic procedures: the literally eyebrow-raising trend hiding behind face masks
As many parts of Canada continue to emerge from restrictions and closures due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, one class of service providers...
Infant tests positive for COVID-19 at B.C. neonatal ICU as health officials announce 28 new cases
An infant in the St. Paul’s Hospital neonatal intensive care unit has tested positive for COVID-19 but is showing no signs of illness, Provincial...
WE Charity contract could have been worth up to $43.53 million, says Chagger
WE Charity could have received as much as $43 million for meeting the commitments it agreed to when it took on the administration...
