As Canadians yearn for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic and a time they can once again hug their elderly loved ones or gather in large groups without fear of infection, many are pinning their hopes on unprecedented global efforts to develop a vaccine against the virus.
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Breaking news: Mississippi lawmakers overwhelmingly pass bill to create new state…
Most Americans believe that change must be made to law enforcement across the nation and that reforms are needed to reduce police brutality against Black Americans, a poll released Monday found.
Astronomers bolster case for potential of life on one of Jupiter’s…
Canada’s highest court will issue a ruling this morning in a case involving the ride-sharing service Uber that could have broad implications for the gig economy and labour rights in Canada.
Some countries reconsider 2-metre rule for physical distancing, but not here
This is the second article in a series looking at some of the lessons learned from the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic and how Canada moves forward.
Case of Manitobans with COVID-19 who failed to isolate after travel…
A private funeral for Rayshard Brooks will be held Tuesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Family attorney L. Chris Stewart announced last week that Tyler Perry would be paying for the funeral costs.
How COVID-19 has changed Canada’s economy for the worse — but…
Every facet of Canadian life has been changed by the current pandemic, from how and where we live, to how we shop, eat and work. While not all changes have been for the better, COVID-19 could bring about some positive changes to Canada’s economy.
Officer suspended after online video shows altercation involving youth in Oakville,…
The Halton Regional Police Service says it has suspended one of its officers in connection with a video circulating online Saturday that appears to show an officer pushing and hitting a youth.
Officials probe arrival of 500 puppies, 38 of them dead, aboard…
The Canadian Food inspection Agency is investigating after the gruesome discovery of dozens of dead and dying dogs aboard a recent flight from Ukraine.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights employees say they were told to…
Current and former employees of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg say its management would sometimes ask staff not to show any gay content on tours at the request of certain guests, including religious school groups.
Air Canada apologizes after barring passenger from flying to U.S. to…
The long-term care home where more people have died during the coronavirus pandemic than anywhere else in Ontario is facing new scrutiny.