Ontario home care providers push for expanded services to fight COVID-19 pandemic
byTORONTO — Four major home-care providers are asking the Ontario government to increase support for their sector, saying it would reduce pressure on a…
Long-term care system in British Columbia minimizes SARS-CoV-2 transmission
byReviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 1 2020 British Columbia found that BC was better prepared for the pandemic and responded in a more coordinated…
Calgary council committee approves lower speed limit proposal
byIn an effort to reduce collisions, injuries and death in residential areas, city council’s transportation committee has approved a plan to drop Calgary’s default…
Coronavirus in B.C.: Latest cases, deaths, outbreaks to be revealed by health ministry
byVANCOUVER — Health officials announced 125 additional cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia Wednesday, but there have been no new deaths from the coronavirus…
‘It’s not easy’: Survivors of deadly Icefield tour bus crash near Jasper, Alta., file $17M lawsuit
byAn Alberta woman who survived the deadly crash of a tour bus in Jasper National Park this summer says she lives with the pain…
Why Orange Shirt Day is personal for this 11-year-old from B.C. | Article
byHaley Paetkau has already raised $5,000 this year When 11-year-old Haley Paetkau was in Grade 3, she was surprised to learn that her school…
Troubled pandemic rent subsidy program expires today — and there’s no replacement ready
byThe Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program — the federal program designed to ease the pressure on pandemic-damaged businesses by covering a portion of their…
Astronauts trace air leak to Russian side of space station after midnight alarm | International Space Station
byA small air leak at the International Space Station finally has been traced to the Russian side, following a middle-of-the-night search by astronauts. Nasa…
Survey finds doctors worry supplies of flu vaccine, PPE will lag demand
byTORONTO — The Canadian Medical Association says doctors still face hurdles getting personal protective equipment and fear they won’t be able to adequately respond…
Biden camp releases taxes hours before debate, digs at Trump over New York Times report
byCBC News will have special live America Votes coverage of the presidential debate through a Canadian lens. Join CBC hosts for analysis and commentary…