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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.
COVID-19 deaths spike over last two days

COVID-19 deaths spike over last two days

Virus claims 11 lives in two days, outbreak at federal jail grows
Nearly 5.4 million receiving emergency federal aid as requests climb

Nearly 5.4 million receiving emergency federal aid as requests climb

In all, the government has received 5.97 million claims for financial help since the COVID-19 crisis began
Fire burns unoccupied Brackendale trailer and shed Sunday

Fire burns unoccupied Brackendale trailer and shed Sunday

No injuries, say Squamish Fire Rescue