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5 ways the U.S. election result could impact Canada
The fallout from an American election touches countries around the world — starting with its neighbours next door. And on some issues with...
Syrian refugees finish quarantine in time for first Canadian Thanksgiving
The Al Khalif family is just grateful to finally be in Canada, even if the pandemic delayed their arrival and quashed their much-anticipated airport...
Isolation tents, Red Cross deployed to Manitoba First Nations battling COVID-19
Sunshine Bushie and her three children aren’t leaving their home in Little Grand Rapids First Nation. More than 30 people on the Manitoba...
As parts of Canada tighten COVID restrictions, experts say rapid testing offers a way forward
With some regions now in the grips of a second pandemic shutdown, some scientists are saying the deployment of rapid tests is the best way to...
Canadians urged to keep Thanksgiving gatherings small, virtual to slow spread of COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases spike in many parts of the country, Canadians are being asked to limit the size of their Thanksgiving gatherings or keep...
Canada added 378,000 jobs in September, even more than in August
Canada’s economy added 378,000 new jobs in September, Statistics Canada says, almost all of which were full-time positions. September’s job gains mean that...
Travel to Moncton, Campbellton being discouraged as COVID-19 alert level raised
People from P.E.I. and Nova Scotia have even more reason to abandon plans for trips to Moncton this Thanksgiving weekend, after New Brunswick confirmed...
Ontario experiencing spike in new COVID-19 ICU admissions not seen since June, data shows
A new daily increase in COVID-19 patients admitted into critical care this week is a spike not seen in Ontario since June, according to...
Patients launch lawsuit over pending closure of Alberta opioid treatment program
Shane Monette describes his addiction to opioids as an obsession, a fatal attraction. A survivor of childhood abuse, he began using drugs and...
Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming, More Stars Wearing Masks Amid Coronavirus
Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming, Covering all the bases? The coronavirus outbreak has spread rapidly and — just like Us — celebrities are...
Britney Spears’ Mental Health and Conservatorship Drama Explained
For the longest time, it seemed as though Britney Spears’ dark days were finally behind her. After suffering a much-publicized breakdown in 2007...
Trudeau says any approved COVID-19 vaccine will be free for all Canadians
The latest: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday any COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada will be free for all Canadians through the...
Liberals’ 2021 single-use plastic ban includes grocery bags, takeout containers
The end is coming for plastic grocery bags, straws and cutlery after the federal government announced today which single-use plastics will be covered...
A B.C. research project gave homeless people $7,500 each — the results were ‘beautifully surprising’
The results of a B.C. research project that gave thousands of dollars to homeless people are in and, according to one researcher, could challenge stereotypes...
John Turner remembered as principled politician, loyal friend, great Canadian
Former prime minister John Turner was honoured as a principled politician, a loyal friend and a passionate protector of the environment today as family,...
Canadian military reports 24 active COVID cases in the ranks
The Canadian military has done an about-face and says it will now release information about the spread of COVID-19 infection in the ranks. A military statement...
