CBC News got exclusive access to the emergency department and ICU at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children, Canada's largest pediatric medical centre, as it and other hospitals across the country grapple with what one doctor called "a perfect storm" of COVID-19, flu and RSV. Stress takes toll on families and …
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What you need to know about the bivalent booster shots
The new bivalent booster will be available for all adults across the country by the end of this month. Have some questions? Check out our FAQ for what you need to know. We’ve answered some of your questions about the new vaccine This story idea came from audience members, like …
Read More »Why mask mandates may be harder to justify in solving the crisis in children’s hospitals
Masks have been essential throughout the pandemic, but while everyone is encouraged to wear them to protect themselves in certain situations during respiratory illness season, mandating them now is harder to justify for a wide range of reasons. No province or territory has opted to make the use of masks …
Read More »14 beams of light shine above Montreal in honour of victims of Polytechnique massacre
On Dec. 6, 1989, a man motivated by a hatred of feminists shot and killed 14 women and injured 13 other people at the Montreal engineering school. Day of tributes marks 33rd anniversary of mass shooting at engineering school Lights shine for Polytechnique shooting victims 7 hours ago Duration 1:16 …
Read More »For Alberta conservatives, Jason Kenney became yesterday’s man
The UCP could be thrust into the same sort of battle for its soul the federal Conservatives are in, with raging debates about how doctrinaire or pragmatic the party should be. They’ll tussle over whether the leader’s chief goal is to appeal to the conservative base, or to to the …
Read More »Jason Kenney to remain as Alberta premier and party leader until UCP completes leadership race
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will remain at the helm of the United Conservative Party until a new leader is chosen, the UCP caucus said on Thursday. Sme MLAs wanted to appoint an interim leader immediately Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will remain at the helm of the United Conservative Party until …
Read More »Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is resigning as United Conservative Party leader. Now what?
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's decision to resign as leader of the United Conservative Party has set the stage for a tumultuous contest for the job, leading to questions about what's to come. Kenney announced his resignation but is not prevented from running in leadership race Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's decision …
Read More »Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will not run in upcoming United Conservative Party leadership race
Jason Kenney says he will not run for United Conservative Party leadership, effectively putting an expiration on his time as Premier of Alberta. Kenney won a majority vote in UCP leadership review, but said he would resign Jason Kenney says he will not run for United Conservative Party leadership, effectively …
Read More »Judge warns Greg Fertuck that court is not a ‘playground’ as murder trial resumes in Saskatoon
Greg Fertuck's first-degree murder trial has resumed at Court of King's Bench in Saskatoon, with the accused scheduled to present his defence this week. Fertuck, who is representing himself, said he didn't have enough money to get experts as witnesses, so questioned previous witnesses. Trial adjourned until Wednesday after morning …
Read More »N.W.T. premier says he’d like to see complete carbon tax exemption for territory
The new premier of the Northwest Territories says that, ideally, the territory would receive a complete exemption from carbon taxation in Canada. Pressure has been on federal government to extend exemptions Canada's newest premier says that in an ideal world, Ottawa would provide his territory with a blanket exemption from …
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