How Quebec’s bungled messaging is hampering the anti-virus effort
Quebec's health minister was irked — and it showed.Christian Dubé had just been asked about a party at a restaurant in Laval where revellers were cavorting maskless,…
Black Canadians get sick more from COVID-19. Scientists aim to find out why
Race-based data shows that Black Canadians are far more likely to get sick and be hospitalized for COVID-19 than other ethnic groups. A new study looking at…
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 Ottawa today,…
Canadians should make mask-wearing a ‘reflex’ in daily life as COVID-19 cases rise, experts say
Let's face it: No one enjoys having a mask cover half their face.They can be scratchy, sweaty, stuffy — all reasons why people quickly ditch them on…
Public health officials call for tighter restrictions, warn COVID-19 could spiral out of control
Infectious disease experts say Canadian health authorities must tighten restrictions again or hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 will increase exponentially in the coming weeks.Echoing comments made Tuesday…
RCMP investigate alleged assault at Red Deer anti-racism event
RCMP are investigating after an anti-racism event in Red Deer, Alta., on Sunday became violent when organizers say counter-protesters arrived. Videos posted on social media show that…
Nova Scotians in high-risk areas encouraged to get out of Teddy’s path
As Nova Scotians brace for the arrival of Teddy, which has now transitioned to a post-tropical storm, officials are urging people to stay away from the Atlantic…
Montreal, Quebec City under new restrictions as Quebec tries to fend off 2nd wave of COVID-19
The residents of Montreal and Quebec City are being urged to reduce their social activities to a minimum and face a host of new restrictions as the…
Why doctors think you should get the flu shot this year — and soon
As COVID-19 cases climb in many provinces, flu season is also on the horizon. Doctors say there's more interest in the flu shot this year — and…
Ontario health-care worker returns home six months after testing positive for COVID-19
Six months ago, cross-border health-care worker Torry Robertson of LaSalle, Ont., contracted COVID-19 — leading to renal failure, a super bug, bacterial pneumonia and almost 40 days…
Public Health Agency of Canada president resigns as COVID-19 cases spike
The president of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is stepping down only 18 months into the job, leaving the federal agency tasked with coordinating the…