Archives

Canadian News

Fri, 9 Apr 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Here's why Canadians have reason to be more optimistic about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Canada's vaccine rollout can seem disappointing when compared to the quick progress in some other countries, but that may not be a fair comparison, some experts say. The fact is certain key metrics su...

Fri, 9 Apr 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Canada is touting hydrogen as crucial to its climate action plan, but how green is it?
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at Canada's pursuit of "green" hydrogen and California's findings on the connection between carbon emissions reductions and GDP. ...

Fri, 9 Apr 2021 04:00:00 EDT
'If you're sick, stay home' is the pandemic mantra. Why that's a non-starter for many Canadians
Most Canadian workers still feel like they can't stay home from work, even if they are worried they might have COVID-19. Despite growing demands for better paid sick leave, most Canadians still have i...

Fri, 9 Apr 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Liberals, NDP could use a bump in the polls — at each other's expense
Polls suggest the federal Liberals are knocking on the door of a majority government. A few more votes from New Democrat supporters could open it.

Fri, 9 Apr 2021 04:00:00 EDT
New Democrats launch policy convention with a pitch to voters: we have your backs
It may be billed as a wonkish policy convention, but New Democrats hope the next three days show their party is ready for a possible spring or summer election.

Fri, 9 Apr 2021 04:00:00 EDT
As vaccinations increase, maintaining COVID-curbing behaviour is going to get more complicated
Clear health guidelines tailored to vaccinated people could help maintain the social norms around important public-health behaviour, writes Brooke Struck.

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 23:15:13 EDT
Ontario orders hospitals to halt non-emergency surgeries as COVID-19 patients fill ICUs
The Ontario government's health agency is telling hospitals across most of the province to stop performing all but emergency and life-saving surgeries because of the growing caseload of COVID-19 patie...

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 12:01:40 EDT
Manitoba reports 1st variant death as more infectious coronavirus strains become more prevalent
Roughly one in every four COVID-19 cases in Winnipeg is now caused by a coronavirus variant, Manitoba's chief public health officer said on Thursday, as the province reported its first known death lin...

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 22:51:25 EDT
Freeland says COVID-19 has created a 'window of opportunity' to launch national child-care program
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said late Thursday that building a nationwide early learning and child-care system will be at the centre of the Liberal government's COVID-19 recovery plan, saying "...

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 14:07:53 EDT
Canada receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines through global vaccine initiative
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, the military commander leading Canada’s national vaccine distribution effort, said today that about 317,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Canada this mo...

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 15:25:56 EDT
Sports groups ask for government help in getting Canadians back playing again
Canada Soccer, Curling Canada, Hockey Canada, Rugby Canada, Skate Canada and Tennis Canada have joined forces in asking the federal government for a $75-million sport recovery program to support local...

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 09:37:36 EDT
Man who killed girlfriend, mother, stepfather not eligible for parole for 35 years
A Calgary man who admitted to slitting his girlfriend's throat and, days later, stabbing to death his mother and stepfather was sentenced Thursday.

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 10:46:09 EDT
Ontario sees 3,295 new COVID-19 cases, record-high vaccinations as stay-at-home order kicks in
Ontario reported another 3,295 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, as public health units administered a record-high 108,563 doses of vaccines and a renewed provincewide stay-at-home order went into effec...

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 17:00:00 EDT
Federal budget expected to bet on child care, green economy to drive the recovery
Senior government sources tell CBC News the federal budget will include items that balance pandemic measures with efforts to set the stage for the post-pandemic economic recovery — and clues to...

Wed, 7 Apr 2021 19:00:16 EDT
Your money or your life? Scott Moe's tragic miscalculation
Scott Moe won’t budge. There will be no change in his pandemic control strategy, grounded in his belief about how the pandemic affects the economy. 

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 12:24:56 EDT
Veterinarians group fighting 'staggering' statistics on death by suicide in profession
If you’re a veterinarian dealing with depression, there’s an international group that wants to help you, and also wants the general public to understand the kinds of challenges veterinarians face....

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Woman who was raped on Plenty of Fish first date is relieved attacker was deported
A Regina woman who was driven outside the city and sexually assaulted on a first date with a man she met on the Plenty of Fish dating site is relieved to learn her rapist has been deported from Canada...

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 07:26:52 EDT
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on April 8
Some provinces are strengthening public health measures amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, with Quebec on Thursday tightening restrictions in regions of concern and B.C. announcing a new workplace closu...

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Canada is losing the race between vaccines and variants as the 3rd wave worsens
Much of Canada is in the grips of a worsening third wave as COVID-19 vaccinations slowly ramp up, and experts say the spread of more contagious coronavirus variants is throwing gasoline on an already-...

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Why comparing COVID-19 hospitalization numbers between provinces isn't apple to apples
The number of COVID-19 patients in hospital and intensive care has been on the rise in many provinces lately, but comparing these numbers isn't exactly an apples-to-apples comparison. Not all province...



home