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Two-thirds of Canadians support closing businesses again if COVID-19 cases spike: survey
As scientists and policy-makers anticipate a second wave of COVID-19 later this year, a new survey suggests a majority of Canadians support closing non-essential businesses again if cases spike. -
Loss of smell, taste can linger longer than other COVID-19 symptoms: study
The loss of the sense of smell and/or taste experienced by many COVID-19 patients can linger even after all other symptoms have disappeared, a new study finds. -
New and Amended Emergency Orders Will Help Establishments Expand Patios Faster
The Ford government has amended an existing emergency order to allow some covered outdoor dining areas to open. -
New and Amended Emergency Orders Will Help Establishments Expand Patios Faster
The Ford government has amended an existing emergency order to allow some covered outdoor dining areas to open. -
With quarantine and heat waves boosting water use, Quebecers are asked to cut back
It turns out that people in quarantine drink more water -- or at least they're consuming more one way or another, and doing so at home rather than at work. -
City implements transit safety precautions as fares resume
Regina Transit has resumed the collection of bus fares. -
Online jazz fest better than nothing, but VP wants 'real' festival next year
This year's edition of the Montreal International Jazz Festival may have given music fans a glimpse into how they'll be attending performances for the next little while. -
Canada's food insecurity problem is about to get worse due to COVID-19, experts say
Access to affordable and nutritious food is an ongoing struggle for many Canadian families and experts warn that the situation is likely to get worse by the fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Officers of colour angered by Montreal Police Brotherhood president's dismissal of system racism
A group of Montreal police officers of colour have written a letter to the president of the Montreal Police Brotherhood to express their "consternation" at his public denials of the existence of systemic racism and racial profiling within the force. -
Bearded seal sticking around Montreal area, spotted at a Laval marina
Montreal’s most recent out-of-town visitor seems to be sticking around for the time being, as the bearded seal first spotted Tuesday was again seen Saturday morning lounging at a Laval marina. -
Quebec backpedals, will resume daily COVID-19 updates as of Monday
Just two days after announcing it will move to weekly COVID-19 data updates, the Quebec government on Friday reversed course, announcing it will resume publishing daily updates as of Monday. -
Planning a trip in Canada this summer? Here's where you can and can not go
A new interactive map has been designed to help Canadians navigate travelling in a world still plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Tony Shoes in Westmount prepares to close after 83 years, but owners say it's a happy occasion
Westmount’s love for Tony Shoes goes back years, even generations. -
Pandemic poses indirect physical, mental health consequences for children: study
While children and teenagers appear to be less likely to be afflicted with severe COVID-19, new research is warning of a number of indirect consequences the pandemic is having on their physical and mental health. -
Some Canadians will be receiving smaller CERB payments in June. Here's why.
When Erin O’Brien opened up her email last week, she was shocked to find a notice from the federal government informing her that she would not receive her Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) payment the following week. -
Housing advocates worry about the eviction ban being lifted in Montreal
With the ban on evictions set to be lifted in July, housing advocates worry rising rents and record unemployment could push some Montrealers onto the streets. -
What we know about the potentially life-saving COVID-19 drug dexamethasone
A low-cost, widely available drug called dexamethasone is being hailed as a promising new treatment for COVID-19 after preliminary clinical trial results out of the U.K. showed it could reduce deaths by up to one third in critically ill patients. -
Feds to begin testing 'completely voluntary' national contact tracing app, PM says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the federal government will begin testing a “completely voluntary” contact tracing app that can be used nationwide. -
'Long journey ahead': Feds extend CERB by 8 weeks
The $500 per week Canada Emergency Response Benefit program will be extended by eight weeks -
Why did we hoard toilet paper? New research says it wasn't because of selfishness
Think back to the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when toilet paper unexpectedly became one of the most valuable commodities in the world. -
Extension to CERB being worked on, coming soon: PM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is looking at extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, and is promising an update by the end of the week.
