Weddings are picking up post-pandemic — but have venues fully recovered?
After a lull during the COVID-19 pandemic, wedding numbers and size are picking up again in Canada, but many businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, planners say.
Canada
Mar 2
AstraZeneca says it’s withdrawing COVID vaccine amid low demand
AstraZeneca says a surplus of other available COVID-19 vaccines and declining demand are the reasons behind why it's withdrawing Vaxzevria.
Health
May 8
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends choice of ‘contrarian’ chair to lead COVID-19 data review
The premier says Dr. Gary Davidson was selected to lead the data review because she wants to hear a range of viewpoints, including from those "shouted down in the public sphere."
Health
Apr 24
U.S. Fed says it won’t cut rates until it has ‘greater confidence’ on inflation
The Fed emphasized inflation has remained high in recent months and said it doesn’t plan to cut rates until it has “greater confidence” price increases are slowing sustainably.
Economy
May 1
COVID PPE makers sue Ottawa for $5B, say feds broke promise
The federal government will have an opportunity to file a defence to the unproven allegations as the court case proceeds.
Canada
Feb 14
Vaccine injury compensation fund gets additional $36M from feds
The federal government has added $36.4 million to a program designed to support people who have been seriously injured or killed by vaccines since the end of 2020.
Health
Apr 24
Researchers say more support, education needed to help B.C. long-COVID patients
A SFU-backed study says more education is needed for health-care professionals when it comes to treating and helping patients who are living with long COVID.
Health
Apr 5
B.C. daycare operator says provincial red tape could close facility
Stefanie Swinnard has run The Stage Musical Theatre Academy for more than a decade and after the pandemic, she planned to open daycare and after-school programs.
Education
May 1
ANALYSIS: Jets survive ’80s flashback in Game 1, need modern approach going forward
When the dust finally settled at Canada Life Centre, the NHL confirmed the first ever post-season meeting between the Jets and Avs was the highest scoring series opener since 1985.
Sports
Apr 22
Toronto’s offices are emptying out. The city wants to know what to do with them
The City of Toronto is turning to the public for guidance on what to do with its empty office space as vacancies continue to rise.
Politics
May 10
CafeTO rollout going smoothly so far as spaces for patios begin to be blocked off
Officials vowed to rectify past mistakes, ensuring residents and restaurateurs that they will experience a more efficient curbside cafe program for the summer of 2024.
Canada
May 2
Public service unions will fight 3-day in-office mandate. What to know
The Public Service Alliance of Canada says it will be filing an unfair labour practice complaint and looking into other legal options.
Canada
May 2
8.7M Canadians reported food insecurity in 2022 as median incomes fell
A report released on Friday has found the median after-tax income of Canadian families and unattached individuals was $70,500 in 2022, a decrease from $73,000 in 2021.
Canada
Apr 26
U of G prof co-leads $15M project to prepare for future health emergencies
Lawrence Goodridge, a microbiology professor at the University of Guelph, is co-leading a team of researchers in a $15-million project that runs until 2028.
Canada
May 9
N.S. couple dies from strep A just hours apart. Their family is speaking out
Two sisters from Nova Scotia are warning the public about an invasive form of strep after their mother and step-father died from the disease on the same day earlier this year.
Health
Apr 6
Edmonton Humane Society shifts to walk-in adoption process to quickly find pets their forever homes
In an effort to find more animals their forever home more quickly, the Edmonton Humane Society is changing the way it adopts out pets.
Canada
Apr 17
Rough waters force shorter Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny in Port Hope, Ont.
Rough water conditions on the Ganaraska River forced organizers to make a number of changes including shortening the course and cancelling the inflatable craft category.
Canada
Apr 15
Moncton cafe that offers safe space to community looking for support to stay open
A Moncton cafe that has an open-door policy to help those struggling or in need, is in need itself. They're trying to raise $11,000 for a new fridge or risk closing.
Canada
Apr 12
London’s Heathrow Airport anticipates ‘busiest’ summer to date
Heathrow, a global travel hub, says it expects about 82.4 million passengers to travel through the airport this year, despite the possibility of strike-related delays.
Consumer
Apr 24
Go, Canada! The 2024 Olympics uniforms celebrate each province, territory
Team Canada's 2024 Olympic Games uniforms, designed by Lululemon, include a one-of-a-kind print featuring art, architecture and nature found across the country.
Sports
Apr 16