Confusion and anxiety reign for Canadians dependent on CERB as pandemic program winds down
byRoger Wiebe is one of millions of Canadians who has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, despite never contracting the virus. The Edmontonian…
The Moon is rusting, and researchers want to know why
byThe Moon as viewed by NASA’s Mariner 10 in 1973, well before research would find signs of rust on the airless surface. Credits: NASA/JPL/Northwestern…
Province asks police to halt Lethbridge safe consumption site
byArticle content continued The site, operated by the AIDS Outreach Community Harm Reduction Education Support Society (ARCHES) closed permanently this month. A mobile overdose…
Students to go into isolation after 1st COVID-19 outbreak declared at Toronto school
byToronto Public Health has asked two classes of elementary students to go into isolation after it declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at the school…
Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world on Saturday
byThe latest: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam are asking Canadians to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19,…
Gyms? Bars? Backyards? Why we don’t know more about where COVID-19 is spreading in Ontario
byArticle content continued Most of the insight that we gain is basically through press conferences or press briefings, where we hear off the cuff…
Demand for sports equipment and home gyms booms as Canadians prepare for pandemic winter
byCanadians in need of sports equipment and fitness gear to stay healthy and have fun during a pandemic winter have learned a valuable lesson: Shop early…
Prince George, B.C., city manager leaves job following increased scrutiny over cost overruns, pay
byPrince George’s city manager is leaving her job following increased scrutiny of cost overruns and benefits packages for senior employees at city hall. In a…
A dazzling full ‘harvest moon’ is set to illuminate Vancouver skies next week
byThe magic moon has inspired a rather dreamy, beautiful song by Canadian icon Neil Young, too. While the weekend forecast calls for rain, Vancouver…
Trump expected to nominate Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court vacancy
byThe White House has indicated to congressional Republicans that U.S. President Donald Trump will nominate Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday….