Edmonton mother who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant thankful she got the shot

Cheryl Franko, who was pregnant with her first child, was initially worried about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine and whether it could potentially harm her baby.
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world Monday

All Ontarians vaccinated against COVID-19 can now download their enhanced certificates, which include a QR code.
Former U.S. secretary of state Colin Powell dies of complications from COVID-19

Colin Powell, a former U.S. secretary of state and Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, died of complications from COVID-19 on Monday, according to his Facebook page. He was 84.
China denies report of hypersonic missile test, says it tested space vehicle
China tested a space vehicle in July, not a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile as reported by the Financial Times, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday.
Amarjeet Sohi elected Edmonton mayor

The former MP, city councillor and bus driver will be the city's first mayor of South Asian origin.
Ontario to tighten rules for temp agencies, firms that recruit foreign workers
The Progressive Conservative government to bring in Ontario's strictest-ever rules for companies that recruit temporary workers, including a system for shutting down temp agencies that exploit staff, CBC News has learned.
Instacart 'shoppers' baffled by shrinking paycheques
Home delivery has boomed during the pandemic. But the gig workers who have signed with Instacart, to go shopping for consumers and deliver the orders, say their earnings from the online giant are shrrouded in mystery, and have fallen significantly.
Patients out thousands in deposits to Ontario plastic surgeon who they say disappeared

Before the patients could get their plastic surgery procedures, Dr. Mahmood Kara seemingly disappeared and their money hasn't been returned.
Why it matters to the world if China delivers on its carbon targets
China's President Xi wants to transform the economy to help the poorest. He also insists the country can cut its carbon output. But can he do both at the same time and hang on to power?
The planet is changing. So will our journalism

The impact of climate on our changing planet may be the most pressing story of our time. Canadians have a hunger for information and constructive solutions as the United Nations climate conference, COP26, is set to begin in Glasgow on Oct. 31.