After evacuating twice over tainted water, Neskantaga residents plan their return home
Members of a First Nation that has been under a boil-water advisory for longer than any other in Canada are hoping to return home before Christmas to…
CSIS warns of threats to vaccine distribution chain
The country's spy agency is warning companies in the vaccine supply chain that malicious foreign actors could threaten the largest inoculation program in Canadian history — by…
More than 7 million travellers have entered Canada during the pandemic. CBSA explains why
Canada's border closure to non-essential travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic — which is continuing until at least Jan. 21 — has sparked confusion and questions about…
Retirement homes push Ontario for mandatory COVID-19 testing for caregivers, support workers
The group representing retirement homes in Ontario is asking the province to make COVID-19 testing mandatory for all caregivers and support workers, guidance that is already in…
Tight controls on COVID-19 vaccine may limit queue-jumping for the well connected
With vaccinations against COVID-19 now underway, at least one prominent individual has said he won't jump the queue to procure a dose for himself — the CEO…
George Clooney reveals which one of his twins is most like Amal
As it turns out, George Clooney believes that his daughter, Ella, is most like her mother. "My daughter, it feels like she might be more leaning towards…
Consumers won’t need receipts to benefit from one of Canada’s largest class-action settlements
One of the largest class-action settlements in Canada could be worth money in your pocket. And depending on the size of your claim, you may not need…
Hospital visitation policies should reflect what loved-ones contribute to a patient’s recovery
This column is an opinion by Courtney Sas and Dr. Alexandra Rendely. Sas, a clinical social worker at a University of Toronto affiliated hospital, has a master's…
Home for the holidays: Post-secondary students navigate vague guidelines, self-isolation
Whether donning a mask to venture out to meet her lone study buddy or rushing to grab food on a 15-minute break between online lectures, Western University…
Can mRNA vaccines alter your DNA? More of your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered
We're answering your questions about the pandemic. Send them to COVID@cbc.ca, and we'll answer as many as we can. We publish a selection of answers online and…
COVID-19 has made reading next year’s real estate market harder than ever
Canadians are about to get an update on the state of the housing market and the latest resurgence of COVID-19 has only added another layer of confusion…