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Do as we say, not as we do? Trudeau, Scheer forced to defend family trips

Do as we say, not as we do? Trudeau, Scheer forced to defend family trips

OTTAWA — Both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer are fighting off criticism that they're asking Canadians to do more to stop the spread of COVID-19 than they're willing to do themselves.
COVID-19 outbreak at Mission prison grows

COVID-19 outbreak at Mission prison grows

Outbreak at Mission prison prompts health officials to redeploy mobile hospital to Abbotsford
Coronavirus coverup is China's CCP regime's 'Chernobyl moment': scholars

Coronavirus coverup is China's CCP regime's 'Chernobyl moment': scholars

Open letter states: 'The CCP silenced Chinese doctors who wanted to warn other health professionals during the early stage of the outbreak'
Compared to U.S., Canada's COVID-19 response a case study in political civility

Compared to U.S., Canada's COVID-19 response a case study in political civility

WASHINGTON — In the time of the novel coronavirus, Canada and the United States seem to be playing to type: the friendly apologizers of the Great White North coming together against a common enemy, America's combative revolutionaries threatenin
Survey: Almost half of Canadians struggled to buy necessities during pandemic

Survey: Almost half of Canadians struggled to buy necessities during pandemic

PHOTO: UNSPLASH A nationwide survey has revealed more than half of Canadian adults have struggled to purchase basic necessities in the wake of COVID-19 panic-buying sweeping the nation. That's an estimated 16.
Isolation bad for humans wired to be social, neuroscientist says

Isolation bad for humans wired to be social, neuroscientist says

If you're feeling a little bit slower these days, you might be able to blame it on biology. That's because isolation is bad for the brain, says University of Victoria neuroscientist Olav Krigolson. "People have trouble focusing.
Ottawa follows B.C. cue on mandatory quarantine plan

Ottawa follows B.C. cue on mandatory quarantine plan

Those who do not present a plan will have to quarantine inside a hotel
Health Canada approves Spartan Bioscience's portable COVID-19 test

Health Canada approves Spartan Bioscience's portable COVID-19 test

OTTAWA — Rapid COVID-19 testing devices are on the way to remote and Indigenous communities where access and timely results have been hindered by distance and limited resources, officials said Monday after a new test kit was approved over the w
Farmers, food processors get federal funds to help foreign workers isolate

Farmers, food processors get federal funds to help foreign workers isolate

OTTAWA — Employers bringing thousands of agricultural labourers into Canada in the coming weeks will be required to quarantine them before they can work, and the federal government is promising to offset some of the costs.
North Van crews stop fire atop Grouse Mountain

North Van crews stop fire atop Grouse Mountain

District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services doused flames threatening a building more than a kilomtre above sea level Sunday. Around 2 p.m.