Here — once again — is why B.C. isn’t planning on increasing restrictions soon
Weeks into B.C.'s third wave, with cases still around 1,000 a day and hospitalizations still increasing to new heights every day, there are some who would like…
More than 200 travellers fined for refusing to quarantine in hotels after landing in Canada
Len Desharnais says he believes Canada's hotel quarantine requirement for international travellers during the pandemic is a fair idea. But shortly after arriving in Vancouver from Bangkok…
Searching for food in the wild: Foraging takes off as popular pastime on P.E.I.
Josie Baker uses stinging nettles in many different dishes, including this pasta she created in 2020. (Submitted by Josie Baker)More Prince Edward Islanders have begun foraging for…
‘If you’re sick, stay home’ is a non-starter for many Canadians
The debate around paid sick leave has grown louder and more urgent in the past several weeks as COVID-19 cases have continued to soar in many parts…
Liberals, NDP could use a bump in the polls — at each other’s expense
The Liberals and New Democrats are holding duelling virtual conventions this week, with party activists debating which policies will appeal the most to the voters both parties…
Why comparing COVID hospitalization numbers between provinces isn’t apple-to-apples
The number of COVID-19 patients in hospital and intensive care has been on the rise in many provinces lately, but comparing these numbers isn't exactly an apples-to-apples…
Scientists, First Nations team up in fresh attempt to revive struggling B.C. herring stocks
Vancouver's Coal Harbour hardly looks like a setting for a potential wildlife refuge. Noisy float planes skitter to and from a nearby dock, storm sewers empty into…
Protesters must clear Vancouver Island blockade or risk arrest after logging company wins injunction
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has granted an injunction against protesters who have been blocking a forestry company for eight months from operating on Vancouver Island. The…
Canadian explorer to attempt 1st human-powered crossing of Turks and Caicos Islands
Toronto-based explorer Mario Rigby spent two years crossing the African continent on foot. Last summer, he paddled the length of Lake Ontario in 20 days.Now, the Canadian-Turks…
What a Legault-Trudeau detente might mean for the Liberals in Quebec
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has ventured into Quebec twice in the past two weeks to make joint announcements with Premier François Legault.If their new friendliness is a…
Prince Edward makes royal visit to Canada — pandemic-style
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