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Vaccine passports: Canadians yes, Americans no
An international survey this month shows a majority of Canadians agree with the idea of a ‘passport’ showing the holder has been vaccinated against COVID-19. The survey also shows only about 4 in 10...
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Funding will help foreign nurses get certified to work in Canada
Canada has a shortage of nurses and the government has announced funding to help foreign nurses get their credentials to be able to work in Canada. The federal government will provide over $2.3 million...
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The world is ‘unfit’ to prevent another pandemic: expert panel
It took too long for countries to respond to the first cases of pneumonia of unknown origin in December 2019 in order to protect people from COVID-19, according to a panel of experts appointed by the...
View ArticleTragically Hip set to return to national television at Junos in June
The iconic Canadian musical rock band The Tragically Hip are set to perform on television for the first time since the death of their lead singer, Gord Downie, almost four years ago. The Canadian...
View ArticlePeople wait to receive vaccine for COVID-19 in Mumbai, India
People wait to receive vaccine for COVID-19 outside a vaccination centre in Mumbai, India, Thursday, May 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) »
View ArticleA man walks in front of the remains of destroyed building in Gaza City
A man walks in front of the remains of destroyed building after being hit by Israeli airstrikesb in Gaza City, Thursday, May 13, 2021. Gaza residents are bracing for more devastation as militants fire...
View ArticleSolar installers install solar panels on a roof in Toronto
Solar installers Derek Craig, left, and Dave Osborne install solar panels on a roof in Toronto on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn »
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Union calls for anti-scab legislation
Canada’s largest private sector union, Unifor, is calling on legislators to enact anti-scab laws across the country. Only the provinces of Quebec and British Columbia have made it illegal for...
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Canadian Civil Liberties Association says steep fines don’t help Covid fight
In a report published today, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association says some provinces took a more punitive approach toward COVID-19 infractions during the pandemic’s second wave and questions if...
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Families of air disaster victims offered new way to settle in Canada
The Canadian government is offering more support for the families of victims of two plane crashes by giving them new ways to obtain permanent residence status in Canada. (The minister responsible for...
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Conservancy acquires special turtle habitat
The spiny softshell turtle is designated as endangered under Canada’s Species at Risk Act but it is getting a helping hand from conservationists. Concerned land owners have sold two properties just...
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Quebec tables much-anticipated language legislation
Quebec’s Coalition Avenir Québec majority government has tabled much-anticipated–and controversial–legislation that it says will strengthen and protect the French language in the province. The proposed...
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Greyhound cancels all intercity bus service in Canada
After operating in Canada for nearly a century, Greyhound bus Lines announced yesterday all service in Canada would end immediately. Around 400 jobs will be lost in total. The move is blamed on...
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RCI English section: goodbye
Canada’s international broadcast service from the English language team of Radio Canada International has come to an end. RCI, (originally the International Service, CBC-IS) was initially created...
View ArticlePeople use social distancing circles at Trinity-Bellwoods park in Toronto
People use social distancing circles at Trinity-Bellwoods park in Toronto, on Thursday, May 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston »
View ArticleA person walks along Spadina Avenue in Chinatown in Toronto
A person walks along Spadina Avenue in Chinatown in Toronto on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Ontario Premier Doug Ford says public health measures are driving down COVID-19 cases, but they need to be...
View ArticleMuslim worshippers take part in Friday prayers in the Old City of Jerusalem
Muslim worshippers take part in Friday prayers at the Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem, Friday, May 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean) »
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Company pays to encourage employees to get vaccinated
A company north of Montreal is promising to pay its employees $1,250 if they present proof they have had a first COVID-19 vaccination and it will pay the same again when they get their second shot....
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Bacteria only colonize the gut during and after birth: study
Research in recent years has uncovered the vital importance of a person’s gut bacteria for things such as digestion and overall health. But there has been some controversy as to when bacteria begin to...
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Highly demanded in community, Clubhouse finally roll out Android App
After rapid growth and a flat increase curve aftermath, voice social App forerunner, Clubhouse finally moves forward with a solid stride. On Sunday, Clubhouse announced an Android version is coming to...
View ArticleCanadian whales to be sent to U.S aquarium
Five beluga whales in Canada are expected to be sent to a U.S aquarium possibly as early as this weekend. Following a long battle to overcome various legal and government approval processes, the four...
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Researchers find simple surgery prevents strokes in heart patients
A simple surgery can save patients with irregular heart beats from often-fatal strokes, according to a large international study led by researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. There is...
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Backlog growing for immigrant citizenship applications in Canada
Canada already had a substantial backlog of people in Canada waiting for their citizenship applications to be processed when the pandemic hit. A year ago there were almost 90,000 applications waiting...
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COVID-19: North American opinions on summer vacation travel, and the Olympics
This is now the second summer of COVID-19 and opinions on travel continue to be varied. Many insist travel restrictions must remain in place to combat spread, while many others indicate they’re getting...
View ArticleQuestions about Canada vaccine supply and sharing internationally
Even as vaccinations proceed at a good pace in Canada, some new developments have raised questions not only about the AstraZeneca vaccine, but about administration programmes and possible surpluses....
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