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Fri, 9 Apr 2021 19:36:42 EDT
Ontario hospitals allowed to transfer patients without consent
The Ontario government is issuing two emergency orders to maximize system capacity in the province's hospitals in response to a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU admissions, the Ministry of H...

Fri, 9 Apr 2021 09:56:12 EDT
Former central banker Mark Carney to speak at second day of Liberal convention
Cabinet ministers will be on parade at the Liberal convention today, but all eyes will be on someone who's never overtly dipped a toe in partisan politics before now: Mark Carney.

Fri, 9 Apr 2021 10:10:57 EDT
Ontario reports 4,227 new cases of COVID-19, nearly topping single-day record
Ontario reported another 4,227 cases of COVID-19 on Friday, the second-most on a single day at any point during the pandemic.

Fri, 9 Apr 2021 15:39:49 EDT
Vancouver Canucks says 'no culprit' in team's COVID-19 outbreak
Canucks' team physician said the player who first contracted COVID-19 and then brought it into the team acted within NHL and provincial health protocols.

Fri, 9 Apr 2021 10:12:38 EDT
Canada adds jobs, unemployment falls to 7.5% despite 3rd wave of COVID-19
Canada created jobs in sectors hard hit by the pandemic in March, but the numbers would not have included full impact of recent lockdowns.

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 09:05:42 EDT
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Friday
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam said the spread of more contagious coronavirus variants is driving a strong resurgence of the virus in many parts of the country.

Fri, 9 Apr 2021 07:20:07 EDT
No stranger to Canada: Prince Philip's visits over the years
Prince Philip was a frequent royal visitor to Canada. Here are a few highlights of the time he spent in this country.

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 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 05:00:00 EDT
'It would give us closure': Family struggles to get body of Windsor university student to India amid pandemic
Amid a pandemic, the repatriation process can be emotionally taxing and complicated for loved ones separated by geography. The family of Renu Surya Pratan Murikipudi, for instance, has run into one is...

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 05:00:00 EDT
My eating disorder is a terrible quarantine companion
It's easy to eat dinner absurdly late when you're eating alone, just like it's easy to avoid "risky" foods when you're cooking for one.

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 convention focused sharply on policy, 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...



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