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…
1st elementary school in Ontario closes after students, staff test positive for COVID-19
An Ottawa elementary school has become the first in Ontario to close due to COVID-19 concerns after two staff members and two students tested positive. Parents with…
P.E.I. teens missing after boat capsized identified as Alex Hutchinson and Ethan Reilly
Two 17-year-olds who are still missing after their dory capsized off Northport, P.E.I., have been identified as Alex Hutchinson and Ethan Reilly.CBC has confirmed the identities of…
Sorry to burst your COVID-19 ‘social bubble’ but even small gatherings are getting riskier
For months, Canadians have been bubbling up with other friends and family to socialize safely during the pandemic.But with COVID-19 case counts rising in many communities, kids…
PST in Alberta has long been taboo. Is Jason Kenney the one to finally sell it?
Premier Jason Kenney's conservative ideology and long-term opposition to tax increases could work in his favour if he tries to introduce a provincial sales tax, political observers…
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…
Virtual schools face rocky start — with delays, confusion and technical problems
Some Canadian parents might have looked longingly at neighbouring provinces getting the option of distance learning this school year, but getting virtual schools off the ground has…
School custodians strive to keep COVID out. But here’s what they do when there’s an outbreak
School caretakers strive to keep COVID out. But here's what they do when there's an outbreak, Jess Grove used to dread cleaning gum plunked under desks and…
Celebrity Engagements of 2020
New bling! Love was in the air in 2020. Wilmer Valderrama, Peter Facinelli and more celebrities announced their plans to walk down the aisle this year. Scroll…