-
5 ways Trump’s presidential win could change U.S. health careDuring the presidential campaign, Trump and Harris highlighted the deep divide between Republican and Democratic views on U.S. health policy.HealthNov 6
-
Health Canada approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine targeting latest variantThe KP.3 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is dominating in Canada right now, accounting for the majority of the COVID-19 cases in the country.CanadaSep 17
-
New Alberta COVID data highlights value of getting newly formulated vaccine once available: expertThe latest data published on the Alberta respiratory virus dashboard show that between August 2023 and August 2024, 732 deaths in Alberta were attributed to COVID-19.HealthSep 11
-
In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster back at the launch pad“Folks, this is a day for the engineering history books,” said SpaceX engineering manager Kate Tice.ScienceOct 13
-
Destroy old COVID shots to get new ones? What’s behind the guidanceSeveral provinces have suspended COVID-19 vaccination campaigns as Health Canada deals with approvals for a new shot that targets the main variant now in circulation.CanadaSep 6
-
Whooping cough or cold? What symptoms to look for amid surgeWhooping cough is making a surge in Canada and the early symptoms of this bacterial illness make it appear as if it’s a common cold.HealthSep 3
-
Saskatchewan politicians return for fall legislature sitting on Nov. 25The Saskatchewan legislature is to reconvene on Nov. 25, with the governing Saskatchewan Party's seat count severely reduced and the Opposition NDP's ranks greatly bolstered.CanadaNov 14
-
Germany may hold snap election next year as Scholz’s coalition collapsesChancellor Olaf Scholz will have to rely on cobbled-together majorities to pass legislation and he plans to hold a parliamentary confidence vote in his government on Jan. 15.PoliticsNov 6
-
Why whooping cough cases are rising in CanadaMore than 11,670 cases have been reported in Quebec so far this year, a significant jump from the annual average of 562 cases between 2015 and 2019.HealthAug 28
-
COVID-19 cases increase in Quebec amid ‘very, very contagious’ variantQuebec is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases. Experts forecast we will see more infections in the months to come, and recommend the most vulnerable receive their booster shot.CanadaJul 23
-
Wildfire smoke pollution linked to thousands of annual deaths: global studyA new international study co-authored by a Canadian researcher says climate change is contributing to thousands more wildfire smoke-related deaths than in previous decades.HealthOct 21
-
COVID-19 boosters start rolling out to some Canadians. Who can get them?Updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna targeting the latest variants of the virus are being offered to some high-risk Canadians so far in a phased rollout.HealthOct 4
-
Ontario cabinet ministers given fundraising targets ahead of potential early electionJust days after the party held a late-summer caucus retreat, chiefs of staff in the Ford government received an email outlining the expectation for a donations blitz.PoliticsNov 18
-
How world leaders are reacting to Trump’s election winWorld leaders congratulated Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday after he won the U.S. presidential election, capping a stunning political comeback.WorldNov 6
-
A dermatologist’s expert evaluation on LED face masksGlow-getter or gimmick? The verdict is in.The CuratorOct 29
-
Nova Scotia votes 2024: Premier Tim Houston calls snap election for Nov. 26Outgoing Conservatives traded barbs with the opposition Liberals and NDP as the election campaign was launched Sunday, with health care woes and early election call highlighted.PoliticsOct 27
-
Ontario electricity demand to soar due to EV manufacturing and AI: system operatorThe demand has been relatively flat for the past 20 years, but now it is building and shows no signs of levelling off, according to officials.PoliticsOct 16
-
Abortion rights secure major wins across 7 states in U.S. election. Here’s whereThe results include firsts for the abortion landscape, which underwent a seismic shift in 2022 when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade,U.S. NewsNov 6
-
How NCAA rule to admit CHL players could create butterfly effect across hockeyThe National Collegiate Athletics Association is opening the door for CHL athletes to play college hockey in the U.S. That decision will ripple through many levels of the sport.SportsNov 9
-
Alberta municipalities policing plan gets mixed reactions from city leadersAlberta’s government is getting pushback from some municipal leaders and support from others over its plan to build the sheriffs into a second provincial police service.CrimeSep 27