COVID-19 National News

Before the pandemic hit, the federal government was set to open discussions in May with provinces and territories about transfer payments for health care

Closures could be further extended but province says students will still be able to finish their year

Slow science will provide fewer opportunities for mistakes and more time for science to get it right

Remote work can be a difficult adjustment for teams accustomed to working in an office setting

Workers eligible to receive the payments include staff working in long-term care homes, retirement homes, emergency shelters, supportive housing, social services congregate care settings, corrections institutions and youth justice facilities, as well as those providing home and community care and some staff in hospitals

Workers will receive a $4 per hour pandemic pay premium, on top of regular wages, for next 16 weeks

Emergency orders support seniors, the deafblind community, and vulnerable communities

Extension needed to keep people at home, safely containing spread of COVID-19, say government leaders

Yoga isn’t just about getting into poses or stretching your limbs — a lot of the focus is around proper breathing techniques

The 3M controversy, although quickly resolved, starkly illustrated that Canada must find compromises with its southern neighbour about the trade of COVID products