Anxious voters were looking for safety in pandemic-year elections
Canada's electoral calendar was looking a little sparse around this date 12 months ago, with only one provincial election on the horizon. It suggested that Canadians' attention…
Pandemic isolation sees booming demand for pets — and for businesses that cater to them
All those new pet photos you've been seeing on social media don't lie. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted booming demand for pets from Canadians feeling isolated after…
Provinces that acted faster had more success limiting spread of COVID-19, data shows
As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit many parts of the country, provinces that were quick to act with strict containment measures have…
After a turbulent year, Canada’s energy industry braces for more upheaval in 2021
Turbulent, chaotic, overwhelming — it's been the kind of year that tests a person's nerves and their vocabulary. At times, there have been no words.Canada's oil and…
Point of View: A first-hand account from an Alberta ICU during Christmas
Dr. Chowdhury is the associate chair, quality and safety and an assistant professor in the Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. He is…
Vice-Admiral Art McDonald named new chief of the defence staff
The country's next top military commander will come from the navy.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Vice Admiral Art McDonald as the new chief of the defence staff…
Health Canada approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada has approved Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for use in this country, with 168,000 doses expected to arrive by the end of the year.The regulator announced the…
Doug Ford says international travellers pose ‘extreme risk’ for COVID-19 spread. Here are the facts
Premier Doug Ford is slamming the federal government for not doing enough to protect Ontario from international travellers, who he suggests are a problematic source of COVID-19…
Health-care workers lining up for COVID-19 vaccine, but some warn of ‘real troubles’ with hesitancy
Melissa Vitug had mixed feelings about getting a vaccine for COVID-19 — a choice which would make her part of the first wave of health-care workers in…
When feeling lonely and unhappy veers into depression: challenges of these pandemic holidays
Despite all the bright cartoon specials and joy-infused music that pervades this time of the year, it is a well-established fact that not everyone feels like celebrating…
Ontario government expected to announce province-wide COVID-19 lockdown ahead of Christmas
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to announce sweeping new public health measures later today as the province tries to curb a climbing number of COVID-19 cases…