Pandemic

5 months ago

Nine days after election Fauci says pandemic won't last 'a lot longer'

“Certainly it’s not going to be a pandemic for a lot longer because I believe the vaccines are going to turn that around,” Dr. Fauci told Chatham House.

Noah David Alter

Seniors would rather risk COVID-19 than be lonely, BC survey suggests

"This knowledge must guide us as we focus on the ultimate goal…quality of life."

Noah David Alter

US College enrollment numbers drop sharply

Enrollment rates are down for undergraduate students in the United States, especially among the key demographic of freshmen.

James Anthony

Rempel Garner blasts Trudeau Liberals over 'outrageous cover-up tactics' for refusal to release COVID-19 documents

"Liberal MPs will have a choice to make, between covering up the truth, or being transparent with Canadians," said Rempel Garner.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz

Ford government expected to release modified Stage 2 restrictions for select cities, gyms and indoor dining to close

Businesses in cities like Toronto, Ottawa and the Peel Region will receive the new restrictions.

Joe Vaughan

7 months ago

SURVEY: 83 percent of respondents say Canadian governments should mandate face masks

An online survey by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies shows that 83 percent of respondents feel governments should order people to wear a mask in all indoor spaces.

Joe Vaughan

7 months ago

Vancouver spent $300K on designer furniture and complained city was 'bleeding money'

The high end furniture was being ordered as late as May, after Mayor Kennedy Stewart publicly claimed that the city is "bleeding money."

Angelo Isidorou

7 months ago

Kamala Harris declares climate change a 'public health crisis'

In the areas of these three public health crises: COVID-19, racism, and climate change, discourse is being shut down.

Libby Emmons

Sydney Watson and Mia Cathell

Australian police officer who signed warrant for pregnant 'anti-lockdown' mom had sexual relationship with informant lawyer

The police officer, who signed the search warrant to effectively arrest the pregnant Australian mother for a Facebook post allegedly organizing a lockdown protest, is the very same officer who used a lawyer as an informant on her own clients.

CBC struggling as advertising sales drop by 20 percent amid pandemic

In more ominous news for the CBC, it has been reported on Monday that the state broadcaster's ad sales have declined by nearly 20 percent.

Nico Johnson

School vouchers must be an option for parents as schools reopen

If I were a parent these days, I wouldn't be clamoring to send my kids back to school. I'd be trying to persuade the government to give me a voucher.

Karen Selick

Trudeau takes SIXTH personal day in a row during WE scandal, global pandemic

Trudeau's vacation days have added up quickly in 2020. The prime minister has taken nearly 50 personal days this year, while 2019's days off totaled 91.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz

Ford government to provide $1.6 billion in first round of emergency funding

The Ontario government will be giving municipalities up to $1.6 billion as part of the first round of emergency funding under the Safe Restart Agreement.

Jonathan Bradley