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Immigrants face financial, emotional ruin as plans to resettle in Canada are clipped by COVID-19

Those who were on the verge of immigrating to Canada before the pandemic struck say the government’s sluggish effort to renew their immigration...

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Inflatable holiday decorations are everywhere. Thank car dealerships for that

Long before inflatable holiday decorations were a top seller for Texas-based Gemmy Industries, the company was better known for producing an animatronic fish...

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Trickster producers resign amid Michelle Latimer Indigenous identity questions

Two producers with the CBC television series Trickster announced their resignations on Friday, a day after the Indigenous identity claims of the show’s co-creator...

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Oncologist fears ‘tsunami of cancer’ after COVID-19 lockdowns limited screening

In the months since the pandemic hit, many parts of normal life have come to a stop. But while so much has been...

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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...

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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 —...

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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...

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Quebec’s new lockdown a harsh reminder the COVID-19 end game is still several moves away

One day after the high of watching the first Quebecers receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the province hit new low on Tuesday as Premier...

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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,...

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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...

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Ottawa granted 1,700 special quarantine exemptions to sports leagues and business travellers

A total of 1,790 people entering Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic have received special ministerial permission to skip quarantine — because their trip was...

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Holiday charity work in Canada a challenge for fundraisers and donors during pandemic

When Victoria’s Santa Claus parade had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, the Greater Victoria Festival Society came up with a Plan B...

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Ottawa to hike federal carbon tax to $170 a tonne by 2030 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today released the government’s strategy to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 — and its centrepiece is a...

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Can employers make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory? The law isn’t clear

As Canadians await the arrival of the first batch of vaccine doses, employers and provincial leaders are grappling with the question of whether to make...

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IPOs this week have DoorDash and Airbnb worth billions of dollars despite not turning a profit

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a boon for tech company shares as lockdown measures for millions of people feed record demand for digital services. And two...

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Fort McMurray, Alta., builder charged in California after more complaints from fire victims

An Alberta homebuilder who angered clients in Fort McMurray, Alta., after the 2016 wildfire with construction delays, failed inspections and lawsuits has been...