An Ontario mother has opted to get her child's second COVID-19 vaccine dose after three weeks, rather than waiting the recommended eight weeks between shots, amid growing concern of the Omicron variants and its impact on schools.
Some travellers heading out of Canada say they're worried about surging COVID-19 cases, but are forging ahead with their plans despite the federal government warning against non-essential international travel.
With at least 3,700 new cases expected to be announced on Friday, the Quebec government has announced a series of renewed restrictions including reduced capacity at businesses, bars and restaurants and a delayed return to classes for secondary and post-secondary students.
Canada's national vaccine injury compensation program has received 400 claims since the program first launched, with fewer than five being approved.
Ontario could see intensive care capacity reach unsustainable levels in January without an 'immediate circuit breaker' to blunt the spread of Omicron, modelling suggests.
While there are signs that production constraints for semiconductors chips are beginning to loosen, experts say it could take another year or more for the shortages to ease the supply chain.
Four numbers outline why Omicron is causing concern, booster shots are available in some places in Canada, and fewer Canadians say they're in debt this year. Here’s what you need to know today.
Fewer Canadians say they are in debt this year, despite the financial hardships that have accompanied the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from Manulife Bank.
Governments across Canada are bracing for the possible effects of the Omicron variant as COVID-19 case numbers rise sharply in some provinces and around the world.
A new report from LifeWorks, formerly Morneau Shepell, shows that 23 per cent of Canadians working exclusively at physical workplaces reported in November that their work lives had gotten worse compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the spread of Omicron across the country, provinces and territories have committed to in-person learning for students post-winter break.
Multiple Ontario school boards are asking students to take home their personal belongings in the event that learning becomes remote after the winter break, as Nova Scotia plans to start its holiday break early amid rising COVID-19 cases.
It’s been only three weeks since scientists in South Africa first alerted the world that they had identified a new variant of the novel coronavirus, and officials across Canada have been rushing to announce new restrictions and recommendations. Here's a quick look at why this variant is causing so much fear.
