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…
Holy Grail treatment for COVID-19 remains out of reach. But options exist
A COVID-19 treatment showing early signs of promise is at risk of being overshadowed by the vaccine rollout. Monoclonal antibody treatments have been used by doctors in…
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…
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…
Trickster producers resign amid Michelle Latimer Indigenous identity questions
Two producers with the CBC television series Trickster announced their resignations on Friday, a day after the Indigenous identity claims of the show's co-creator and director Michelle…
CSIS warns of threats to vaccine distribution chain
The country's spy agency is warning companies in the vaccine supply chain that malicious foreign actors could threaten the largest inoculation program in Canadian history — by…
Retirement homes push Ontario for mandatory COVID-19 testing for caregivers, support workers
The group representing retirement homes in Ontario is asking the province to make COVID-19 testing mandatory for all caregivers and support workers, guidance that is already in…
Quebec’s new lockdown a harsh reminder the COVID-19 end game is still several moves away
One day after the high of watching the first Quebecers receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the province hit new low on Tuesday as Premier François Legault announced he…
Tight controls on COVID-19 vaccine may limit queue-jumping for the well connected
With vaccinations against COVID-19 now underway, at least one prominent individual has said he won't jump the queue to procure a dose for himself — the CEO…
COVID-19 has made reading next year’s real estate market harder than ever
Canadians are about to get an update on the state of the housing market and the latest resurgence of COVID-19 has only added another layer of confusion…
Looking for COVID-19 trends: Academic experts and private forecasting company form pandemic partnership
Some of Canada's top academic experts on pandemics are partnering with a company in the Greater Toronto Area to work on national and provincial pandemic forecasts, including…