Halloween doesn’t have to be cancelled even if trick-or-treating is, experts say
TORONTO — Fears that an invisible virus may be lurking among trick-or-treaters will keep Melanie Vicente's two children home this Halloween, but the Toronto...
Child care key to women’s recovery from economic impacts of COVID-19: report
TORONTO — A new report from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce says affordable child-care offerings, flexible work arrangements and support for job training are...
Canadians maintain strong trust in doctors and scientists during pandemic
OTTAWA — Canadians appear to still have solid faith in doctors and scientists nearly six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, but opinions of educators...
Canadian population of at-risk species declined over last 50 years, WWF says
TORONTO — A wildlife organization says species that are at risk of global extinction have seen their Canadian populations decline by an average of 42 per cent...
Economists agree we’re in a recession, but there’s little consensus on why
TORONTO — Economists say there is no doubt that Canada is experiencing a recession, but the exact criteria determining one is underway can be fraught with...
Plan for inevitable COVID-19 cases in schools, says chief public health officer
OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer says families should expect to see cases of COVID-19 in schools as children head back to class.
It is important...
Many parents nervous about return of school, plan to send kids anyway: survey
OTTAWA — With only weeks until classes resume, a new survey suggests the majority of Canadian parents plan to send their kids back to...
Tim Hortons sales fall by one-third as RBI feels the pain of pandemic
TORONTO — Restaurant Brands International Inc. says the pandemic took a big bite out of earnings in the second quarter, with sales down 21 per...
Parents divided over sending kids back to school: Poll
OTTAWA — As the clock ticks down to September, a new poll suggests many Canadian parents are on the fence about whether to send...
COVID-19 alert app starts beta testing after three-week delay
OTTAWA — A Canadian smartphone app meant to warn users if they've been in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19 is...
