Teachers, education unions criticize Ontario government’s move to delay March break
Some teachers and education unions are criticizing the Ford government's decision to delay March break this year as part of its effort to slow the spread of…
Asylum seekers from India swindled into paying thousands for free services, say health workers
This story is based on an investigation by Romain Schué for Radio-Canada's program Enquête.Thousands of dollars in fees but no invoices. Charges for services that are otherwise…
Left out of the COVID-19 pay bump, Manitoba ER nurses say they feel abandoned by province, union
An emergency room nurse at Winnipeg's St. Boniface Hospital is struggling to provide care to three patients with COVID-19.Two of them are screaming at her. They want…
Right place at the right time: Man rescues elk from B.C. mountain avalanche
A lucky elk will live to see another day thanks to a B.C. man who saw the animal become buried in an avalanche, and happened to be…
Why $2,000 for a hotel quarantine? Your questions answered about Ottawa’s tough new travel rules
Confused about Ottawa's strict new rules designed to discourage travel during the COVID-19 pandemic?You're not alone. After the federal government announced the new travel measures on Jan.…
Canada might have too much party discipline, but that’s at least better than too little
It is difficult to feel good about the overwhelming power and discipline that political parties exert over the democratic process in Canada. But it could be worse;…
Some snowbirds still flying south despite travel rules — because they can
Despite tough new measures imposed by Ottawa to curb travel abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic, some snowbirds are still flying to U.S. sun destinations.That's because they can.…
Canada hesitates to update public health guidelines on risk from coronavirus variants
The rapid spread of more contagious coronavirus variants across Canada has led some hard-hit regions to question whether national public health guidelines go far enough to protect…
Vancouver man charged for allegedly running makeshift nightclub released on bail
A Vancouver man has been released on strict bail conditions after being charged with violating public health orders by allegedly hosting dozens of people at a makeshift…
How growing global electric car sales could be a boon for Alberta
It may sound paradoxical, but electric cars could soon be an economic driver for oil-rich Alberta.Global sales of electric vehicles grew by 43 per cent in 2020,…
Lights still on in federal buildings in National Capital Region even as civil servants work from home
The lights remain on at some federal government buildings in Canada's capital region, even though most civil servants have been working at home for nearly a year…