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…
N.L. travel ban upheld in provincial Supreme Court ruling
A judge has ruled that Newfoundland and Labrador's controversial COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-residents will remain intact.In a ruling released Thursday, Justice Donald Burrage wrote that the…
Multiple provinces are seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases. What needs to be done now?
A resurgence in coronavirus infections in several provinces over the last few weeks has raised alarms about current disease control measures in place and what steps need…
Canada’s largest school board considers eliminating French as it plans for safe return in fall
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) says it is preparing for new possibilities when school returns in September that may include no French classes and shortened school…
With uptick in COVID-19 cases, Quebec could be forced to choose between schools and bars
When Premier François Legault announced Monday that masks will soon be mandatory across Quebec, he also confirmed that the province is witnessing a slight increase in the…
How a Canadian woman pushed a popular South Asian matchmaking site to drop its skin-tone filter
When Meghan Nagpal decided to take her chances at finding love by signing up for a popular matchmaking website, she never expected to be asked to describe…
1st glimpse of Canada’s true COVID-19 infection rate expected mid-July from immunity testing
The national immunity task force has started testing thousands of blood samples for COVID-19 antibodies and should be able to produce a more detailed picture of how…
Quebec makes mask mandatory on public transit, but experts say province needs to go further
Wearing a face mask will be mandatory for all public transit users in Quebec beginning July 13, Premier François Legault announced Tuesday.The announcement frustrated some health experts,…
Potential COVID-19 vaccine has re-energized anti-vaccination groups, health experts warn
As Canadians yearn for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic and a time they can once again hug their elderly loved ones or gather in large groups…
Treating racism: Canadian doctors of colour share their experiences in medicine
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across the U.S. and Canada to protest against police brutality after the death of George Floyd in…
How one of Toronto’s COVID-19 hot spots is struggling through the pandemic
The community of Thorncliffe Park has the highest rate of COVID-19 infection compared to all the adjacent neighbourhoods, yet it has managed to avert a far worse…