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Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:11:33 ESTHalf of Canada's population has received at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
Sat, 22 May 2021 17:45:44 EDTWinnipeg's Springs Church faces online backlash after photos appear to show maskless grad ceremony
A Winnipeg church that has repeatedly flouted public health orders appears to have held an in-person graduation ceremony without masks — in violation of Manitoba's current pandemic restrictions.
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Sat, 22 May 2021 21:50:35 EDTMatthews helps Maple Leafs roll past Canadiens in Game 2 to even series
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-1 in Game 2 on Saturday night to even their first-round series.
Fri, 21 May 2021 19:53:01 EDTCeasefire brings relief, anxiety to Canadians with family in Gaza and Israel
While a ceasefire reached Friday morning between Israel and Hamas has brought relief to many, anxiety still looms for Canadians with family in Israel and Gaza over the persisting conflict.
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Sat, 22 May 2021 07:00:48 EDTLawns gone wild: Why you might just have to learn to love dandelions
We're almost through the month of No Mow May. Are you on Team Nature or Team Turf War?
Sat, 22 May 2021 11:22:25 EDTMaple Leafs' John Tavares cleared of structural damage to head, neck, spine
Following his scary Game 1 collision that resulted in a concussion, Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares has been cleared of structural damage to his head, neck and spine, Maple Leafs general mana...
Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDTStartup airlines hope to capitalize on pent-up travel demand
As restrictions begin to lift, travellers are beginning to dream of hitting the road again. Upstart airlines are hoping now is the time to launch and take advantage.
Sat, 22 May 2021 04:00:00 EDTYouth job prospects face 'long-term scarring' from pandemic, says employment minister
Canadians graduating from high school or entering the job market now are at risk of long-term damage to their job prospects because of the pandemic, says Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough.
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Sat, 22 May 2021 07:58:22 EDTCanada to play for bronze after stumbling in semis at mixed doubles curling worlds
Canada's Brad Gushue and Kerri Einarson secured a semifinal berth at the world mixed doubles curling championship in Aberdeen, Scotland, on Saturday with a 7-6 extra-end victory over Jenny Perret and ...
Sat, 22 May 2021 04:00:00 EDTWhen can kids under 12 get vaccinated? Your COVID-19 questions answered
As kids and teenagers become eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, many families have questions. Why are teens getting first doses before seniors get their second? Will kids need a smaller dose? Doctors ans...
Sat, 22 May 2021 04:00:00 EDTCanada is winning the vaccine lottery. Other countries aren't so lucky.
Canadians are very lucky. Just a few months after the vaccination campaign was assailed by politicians and pundits as a disaster, this country of 38 million people had received 23 million doses of a ...
Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDTDamning report on Inuit children in Montreal youth protection brings little hope change will come
People who work with Indigenous families say they're not optimistic any real change will come out of an investigation by the Quebec Human Rights and Youth Rights Commission, which found the youth p...
Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDTBank of Canada reminds us of more things to worry about
As if we needed a longer list of things to worry about. But by outlining financial dangers, especially in housing, the Bank of Canada hopes to help us avoid them.
Fri, 21 May 2021 12:56:53 EDTReport calls for risk mitigation for vessels in Canadian Arctic after ship grounded
The vessel Akademik Ioffe was grounded in the western Gulf Boothia near Kugaaruk, Nunavut, with 102 passengers and 61 crew on board in August 2018. The ship also spilled 81 litres of fuel oil into the...
Fri, 21 May 2021 10:34:05 EDTU.S. law allowing cruise ships to skip B.C. ports would set risky precedent: harbour authority
The CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority says legislation temporarily allowing international cruise ships to bypass B.C. ports feels like a dangerous precedent.
Fri, 21 May 2021 07:00:00 EDTWhy some pet owners are taking their felines on the cat walk — and why it's not as easy as it looks
Cat owners are seeking ways to indulge their pets’ primal instincts with exposure to the outdoors, while ensuring they don't pose a danger to themselves or other wildlife.
Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDTFamily pushes for stronger safety measures for ATV riders after son's death
Despite the recommendations that came from the Horatio McLeod inquest, and despite the hundreds of lives lost in off-road vehicle crashes since the nine-year-old boy died 3½ years ago, there’s no s...
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:00:00 EDTAlberta energy 'war room' may be subject to freedom-of-information law
The office of Alberta's information commissioner says it has not determined whether the province's controversial energy "war room" is subject to freedom of information legislation, despite the United ...
Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDTDecline in donations requires decisive action by charities, government to protect crucial services
Fewer Canadians are donating to charity, and if this trend continues the negative impact on communities could be felt for years to come, writes CanadaHelps CEO Marina Glogovac.
Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDTWhy Canada needs to think about accepting climate change refugees
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the growing concern over climate change refugees and how vital solar power has become for families in war-torn Syria.