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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...
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...
A Nova Scotian is saved from an opioid overdose by paramedics almost every other day
Eight years ago, Matthew Bonn watched his friend turn blue and become deathly quiet as fentanyl flooded his body. Bonn jumped in, performing...
Frustrated families still fighting for school-trip refunds months into pandemic
Ben Wickens had dreamed of visiting Rome so when the opportunity came up as part of his high school graduation trip, he worked hard for more than a...
With no successful vaccine candidates yet, Canada signs deal to secure 20M more COVID-19 vaccine doses
Canada has signed an agreement to secure another 20 million vaccine doses as the global race for a COVID-19 vaccine intensifies. During a news conference in...
Canadian Red Cross goes completely electronic amid COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has launched the Canadian Red Cross into transferring funds electronically to those they support. In the past, when people turned...
Canada’s economy shrank by almost 20% in March and April, but turnaround seen in May data
Canada’s economy shrank by 11.6 per cent in April, the biggest plunge on record, following March’s contraction of 7.5 per cent as COVID-19...
It’s been 72 years since Thomas Falls was killed in custody. His family says it’s time for justice
When retired lance-corporal Thomas Falls died in solitary confinement at Montreal’s Bordeaux jail in 1948, 10 days after being severely beaten by police, there...
Liberals allowed MP Marwan Tabbara to run in 2019 despite sexual harassment investigation
Member of Parliament Marwan Tabbara — who is expected to appear in court today to face assault and criminal harassment charges — was approved to...
Last of Us 2 has ‘changed the game’ for accessibility
Six years in the making, the highly anticipated PlayStation 4 video game The Last of Us 2 is taking the industry to a new...
Nursing home told families hospital wouldn’t accept sick residents during pandemic. That wasn’t true
The long-term care home where more people have died during the coronavirus pandemic than anywhere else in Ontario is facing new scrutiny. Families...
Bike lanes installed on urgent basis across Canada during COVID-19 pandemic
Been meaning for years to bicycle to work, as a way to improve your fitness and save money on gas and parking? Now...
Internal documents show CBSA scenarios to decide who gets across the border — and who doesn’t
Internal documents obtained by CBC/Radio-Canada give insight into how Canadian border officials are deciding who to let into the country — and who...
Internal documents show CBSA scenarios to decide who gets across the border — and who doesn’t
Internal documents obtained by CBC/Radio-Canada give insight into how Canadian border officials are deciding who to let into the country — and who...
Pandemic drives demands for universal affordable internet and cell plans
Pandemic drives demands for universal affordable internet and cell plans, Without guaranteed and affordable internet access, Lekan Olawoye fears some Canadians could be...
Government launches benefit-finder tool for emergency aid as parties spar over return of Parliament
The government launched an online tool today to help Canadians navigate the various financial benefits available during the pandemic, as the political parties...
