Toronto’s medical officer of health, who led COVID-19 fight, to resign
Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto's medical officer of health who led the fight against COVID-19, says she will leave the post by year's end.
Canada
May 14
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
Iconic red lions stolen from West Vancouver restaurant
Red Lion Bar and Grill says its two lion statues were stolen some time Saturday. It says whoever took them can return them, no questions asked.
Crime
May 12
Canadians kick-off gardening season on May long weekend as food prices soar
Gardening has seen a hike in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say, as Canadians look for ways to combat the rising cost of food.
Canada
May 19
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
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
Moncton senior all smiles at turning 104, receives birthday wishes galore
Lawrence Stiles of Moncton turned 104 on Friday. As a gift, his family asked the public to help send in 104 birthday cards to match Stiles' age. They received more than expected.
Features
May 18
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
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
B.C. councillor calls for more changes to agricultural land reserve to remove red tape
A Surrey councillor is speaking out about the need to prioritize farming and agriculture in B.C. as food security becomes a bigger and bigger issue.
Canada
May 13
Listings surge met few buyers in April. What that means for spring housing market
The Canadian housing market is seeing a boost in listings but a slowdown in sales so far this spring, according to the national real estate association.
Money
May 15
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
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
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
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
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
New East Vancouver brewery already struggling amid economic headwinds
Michael Hodgson launched Cowdog Brewing in March, taking over the East Vancouver location formerly operated by Callister Brewing.
Economy
May 10
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
Labour leader Keir Starmer will face Rishi Sunak in U.K.’s election. Who is he?
Keir Starmer, the Labour party’s 61-year-old leader, is current favourite to win the country’s July 4 election and would be the first Labour prime minister since 2010.
World
May 23