Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2023
From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.
Entertainment
Dec 30, 2023
U.S. is mulling shift to annual COVID-19 boosters. What about Canada?
A U.S. proposal to move to annual COVID-19 boosters could increase uptake if a similar policy were adopted in Canada, but it may be too early to make such a move, some experts say.
Health
Jan 27, 2023
Argentina World Cup champions forced to take to skies after parade overwhelmed by fans
Players were unable to reach the centre of Buenos Aires by bus as planned because the route was completely blocked by an estimated four million people.
World
Dec 20, 2022
Quebec to remove mask mandate in high schools, lift ban on dancing, karaoke
Dubé cited an epidemiological situation that was mostly under control for being able to loosen restrictions.
Health
Nov 2, 2021
Omicron: How does it compare with other COVID-19 variants of concern?
The Omicron variant, first detected by South Africa, has become the latest and fifth variant of concern designated by the WHO since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health
Nov 30, 2021
4th COVID-19 vaccine dose: What’s the science behind another booster?
An additional dose can increase protection for the immunocompromised but it’s too early to give the general population a fourth COVID-19 shot, experts say.
Health
Jan 9, 2022
Quebec may never get the full story behind COVID-19 care home deaths, coroner warns
Kamel expressed shock that after a yearlong investigation, there seemed to be no consensus from witnesses on the timeline of how the government responded to the health crisis.
Health
Jan 17, 2022
COVID-19 Halloween: What the risks are and how to celebrate safely
Just like last Halloween, many Canadians are hesitant to open their doors to trick-or-treaters. Experts say risks are lower this year, but stress continued caution.
Health
Oct 30, 2021
Coronavirus: Quebec COVID-19 deaths climb to 75, cases rise to nearly 7,000
The Quebec government announced on Saturday the number of confirmed cases has climbed to 6,997, with 478 people hospitalized, including 130 in intensive care.
Health
Apr 4, 2020
Coronavirus: Legault pushes ‘herd immunity’ ahead of gradual reopening of schools
The approach would involve exposing a large proportion of Quebecers to the novel coronavirus in a measured, gradual way, to help them develop a natural immunity.
Health
Apr 23, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec announces gradual reopening of museums, drive-in cinemas, libraries
On Friday, the Quebec government announced that certain cultural venues would be opening their doors to the public as early as May 29.
Health
May 22, 2020
Coronavirus: Quebec counts 69 new deaths, confirmed cases climb above 31,800
The COVID-19 death toll in Quebec stands at 2,205, as of Sunday.
Health
May 3, 2020
Coronavirus vaccine rollout: How Canadians will know it’s their turn to be inoculated
While vaccine rollouts for some group across Canada have begun, there are still questions about how the remaining Canadians will know when it's their turn to be immunized.
Health
Jan 6, 2021
Teachers, parents and opposition want answers about Quebec’s back to school plan
Teachers, parents and the opposition are calling on Quebec's education minister to present an updated back-to-school plan.
Canada
Aug 4, 2020
Health Canada says AstraZeneca vaccine safe after countries suspend use
Health Canada spokesperson Tammy Jarbeau said that "the benefits of the vaccine continue to outweigh its risks."
Canada
Mar 11, 2021
AstraZeneca approval opens door to some B.C. front-line workers getting earlier vaccine
British Columbia's current vaccine rollout plan is centred on age with prioritization for long-term care workers, health-care workers and certain vulnerable groups.
Health
Feb 28, 2021
Quebec public health director advises loosening COVID-19 restrictions on March 8: documents
The documents from public health show that that restrictions imposed by the Quebec government were often stricter than what public health proposed.
Health
Feb 19, 2021
AstraZeneca vaccine ‘still a win,’ needs better promotion by officials: experts
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization has recommended that the Oxford-AstraZeneca not be used for people 65.
Canada
Mar 2, 2021
Coronavirus: New Brunswick expecting 10,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to arrive in March
Officials are still working to determine how the vaccine will fit into the immunization effort and if the rollout plan will be tweaked.
Health
Mar 3, 2021
Coronavirus: Quebec MNAs get green light to physically head back to National Assembly
Although they will be allowed to return to the legislature amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Quebec's 125 elected officials will not all be able to be in the Salon Bleu at once.
Health
Jan 28, 2021