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'Razor blade throat' and summer viruses: what you need to know

A few months ago, COVID variant NB.1.8.1 wasn’t making headlines. However, after first being detected in China in January, reported cases have risen drastically. As of mid-May, the variant had reached...

World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic five years ago today

Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic of the novel coronavirus, setting off a series of policies that transformed Canadians' lives for years. The WHO's declaration followed...
'How did we survive?' What Canadians recall — and don't — about the COVID-19 pandemic

There had been warning signs for months. There were the reports of dangerous flu-like symptoms in Asia. News of the lockdown that kept tens of millions of people inside their homes in China. Here at home,...
Think you have a 'summer cold'? There's a good chance it's COVID-19, doctors say

Gayle Robin was surprised when her sister in California told her in early July she had tested positive for COVID-19.  "I thought, ‘Really? It's summer,'" the marketing and communications professional...
Danielle Smith stands by pick of 'contrarian' chair to lead COVID-19 data review

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it’s a good idea to have a physician who accused the province of exaggerating COVID-19's impact on hospitals now lead a review of pandemic-era health data. Smith...
COVID long-haulers dealing with issues accessing financial assistance

COVID long-haulers, a term that emerged two years ago to describe COVID-19 patients who realized their symptoms were not going away, are still dealing with the lasting effects of the condition while also...
Border mayors call for Ottawa to end land border COVID-19 testing requirements

After two lost summers, border city mayors are warning that a third season of tourism impacted by COVID-19 land border restrictions could be catastrophic. The mayors are calling on the federal government...
'For as long as it takes:' Large police presence to remain in Ottawa as cleanup continues

Despite the removal of the majority of trucks and protesters from the streets of Ottawa, residents can expect to see a large police presence in the city for the foreseeable future, according to police...
Almost 50 arrested as police say 'important progress made' in clearing Ottawa protesters

Police say 47 people have been arrested and "very important progress" has been made to clear protesters from the heart of the downtown core in Ottawa on Saturday. Interim police chief Steve Bell says...
'Freedom convoy' organizers Barber, Lich arrested by Ottawa police

Police arrested two of the main organizers behind an antigovernment demonstration on Parliament Hill late Thursday, as large trucks continued to ignore demands they leave an ongoing blockade that has antagonized...