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Nearly half of Canadians miss high school literacy grade — and that’s bad for economy
Nearly half of Canada’s population has a big roadblock ahead of them when it comes to post-pandemic economic recovery — and it’s not...
Justin Trudeau issues updated marching orders to cabinet
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued updated mandate letters to his cabinet today, giving ministers direction on key pre-pandemic priorities and addressing new issues...
Hidden camera reveals ‘appalling’ conditions in overseas PPE factory supplying Canadian hospitals, expert says
The wall of noise is constant as the workers manually check, sort and pack a seemingly endless supply of disposable gloves into boxes...
What you need to know about getting both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
Getting vaccinated to protect yourself from the virus behind COVID-19 isn’t a one-and-done process in Canada right now. The two approved options, from...
Senior presumed to have COVID-19 left soiled in bed for days after home care visits cancelled
A Mississauga, Ont., senior who relies on provincially funded home care was left soiled in his bed for days after he and his wife...
While the nation obsessed over vaccine deliveries, the pandemic was getting worse
The arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine in Canada was the first truly good news since the pandemic began nearly a year ago. But it...
RCMP launch criminal probe into COVID-19 death tied to massive Alberta meat plant outbreak
Ariana Quesada, 16, walked into the RCMP detachment in High River, Alta., on Friday and filed a formal complaint asking police to investigate...
Canada monitoring spread of coronavirus variants, says chief public health officer
The latest: Canada’s chief public health officer says the federal government is closely monitoring the spread of coronavirus variants that have been discovered...
Flexitarianism, buying used and more: Green habits that are on the rise
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more...
Back of the line: vaccines and the brawl over who goes first
Politicians might want to be careful about suggesting that people held in disrepute should be at the back of the line when health officials decide...
Why Canada’s seniors need the coronavirus vaccine so urgently
The rising number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in Canada, coupled with the new threat from mutant variants, makes it more urgent...
Why Canada’s vaccine rollout is slower than other countries — and what can be done to fix it
Canada is falling behind in its initial rollout of COVID-19 vaccines at a critical time in the pandemic, and experts say our most...
Ontario hospital CEO who vacationed in Dominican Republic resigns from health panels
The CEO of Ontario’s St. Joseph’s Health System and Niagara Health vacationed in the Caribbean over the holidays despite government advisories to stay home as...
B.C. health order restricts number of workers at large industrial work sites
British Columbia’s Public Health Officer has ordered five major industrial projects in northern B.C. to reduce the size of their workforces in an attempt to...
The Trans Mountain project faces a year of challenges and opportunity
After a hiatus of about two weeks, construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is expected to resume today. The return to work marks the beginning...
Moms are welcoming the first wave of ‘coronial’ babies — but experts say to expect fewer births
Kennedy Amyotte’s first-born child will open her eyes to the world and see her mother’s face behind a mask. Due Jan. 13, she...
