Cautious Canadians increasingly wearing masks, fear second wave of COVID: Poll
OTTAWA — Canadians are increasingly wearing protective face masks as they emerge from months of isolating at home to curb the spread of COVID-19,...
Troops could be called to testify in lawsuits against long-term care homes
OTTAWA — Members of the Canadian Armed Forces working inside long-term care homes could find themselves testifying about the state of those facilities in...
Canadian companies must support anti-racism efforts with action, experts say
TORONTO — Canadian business executives are starting to speak out in support of addressing racism after demonstrations have erupted across North America, but experts...
Dysfunction in long-term care takes toll on overburdened workforce: association
OTTAWA — Conditions in long-term care are breaking the people who staff nursing and retirement homes, leading to worse care for the vulnerable seniors...
Poll: Canadians want to play sports again but it may take time to feel...
TORONTO — A poll suggests that while Canadians want to get back to organized sports and group physical activities post-pandemic, it may take time...
Enjoy the outdoors again, but beware of ticks!
By: James Burrows
As trails and conservation areas reopen across Georgina, many of us are eager to socially distance in the great outdoors.
But with scenic...
Local women’s shelter reports higher call volumes as domestic disputes rise during pandemic
By: James Burrows
Sandgate Women's Shelter in Jackson's Point is reporting higher call volumes, as York Regional Police respond to an increase in domestic incidents...
Local women’s shelter reports higher call volumes as domestic disputes rise during pandemic
By: James Burrows
Sandgate Women's Shelter in Jackson's Point is reporting higher call volumes, as York Regional Police respond to an increase in domestic incidents...
China likes Canada’s ‘cool head’ amid U.S. ‘smears’ over COVID-19, says envoy
OTTAWA — China's envoy in Ottawa says that while the United States is "smearing" his country over COVID-19, the People's Republic appreciates Canada's "cool-headed"...
Economic growth stalled in February ahead of pandemic-related downturn
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says economic growth stalled in February ahead of the downturn in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The agency says real gross...
