More U.S. cities enact proof of vaccination rules; Moscow, Tokyo break COVID-19 records
A rapidly growing number of places across the U.S. are requiring people to show proof they have been inoculated against COVID-19 to teach at schools, work at hospitals, see concerts or eat inside restaurants.
Edmonton priest apologizes after calling reports of unmarked graves at residential school sites 'lies'
A Catholic priest in Edmonton is apologizing after calling reports of unmarked graves at former residential schools “lies” last month.
Halifax man devastated after insurer reverses decision to cover $25K cystic fibrosis drug
When Stefan Strecko saw that Canada Life would cover the cost of a groundbreaking new drug for cystic fibrosis, the 28-year-old man said it was a life-changing miracle. But after ordering a month's supply of the drug, valued at $25,000, Strecko was informed his insurance company had made a mistake and would not cover the medication's cost.
Why the delta variant is hitting kids hard in the U.S. and how we can prevent that in Canada
Although the delta variant is on the rise in both Canada and the U.S., children and teens on each side of the border are in very different boats, according to experts.
Canada's biggest public pensions heavily investing in fossil fuels, new report suggests
A new report released Thursday by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives suggests Canada's biggest pension funds are still investing in fossil fuel companies despite a growing concern that they are contributing to climate change. The pension funds say they have drastically increased investments in green technology.
Will Quebec's vaccine passport plan help the province stave off another lockdown?
Quebec became the first province in Canada this week to introduce a wide-ranging vaccine passport system as part of an effort to avoid reintroducing COVID-19 lockdown measures this fall. Will it prove effective?
How this summer's drought could have you paying high beef prices again next year
This summer's drought could shake up Canada's beef sector for the next two to three years, according to industry watchers, sending ripples through our grocery bills.
The controversy over the term 'citizen science'
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the controversy over the term 'citizen science' and what the latest IPCC report on climate change means for Canadians.
U.S. FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine boosters for those with weak immune systems
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer Inc and Moderna Inc for people with compromised immune systems.
DaBaby, Lil Nas X and homophobia in hip hop
DaBaby’s recent homophobic rant at a major music festival has set off a conversation about anti-gay sentiment and toxic masculinity in hip hop. Today, two rappers reflect on the controversy around DaBaby, the rise of Lil Nas X and the lack of queer representation in their industry.