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Half of Canadians believe governments are hiding something about COVID-19: poll
Half of Canadians believe they're not getting the whole truth from their governments about COVID-19, a new poll suggests, and some also believe conspiracy theories about where the novel coronavirus began.
Trudeau, Singh pressed on why federal parties asking for COVID-19 wage subsidy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced multiple questions on Monday, May 25, 2020, on why his party applied for a federal wage subsidy program for organizations facing economic hardship due to COVID-19.
Indigenous group strikes deal to dismantle blockades at Manitoba Hydro site
A Manitoba Indigenous group says there's a deal with the province's Crown-owned hydro utility to remove blockades set up over fears that workers could introduce COVID-19 to an area around a multi-billion dollar hydroelectric project.
Behind-the-scenes negotiations underway about how Parliament should function now
Intense behind-the-scenes negotiations are to continue today, May 23, 2020, among federal political parties over how Parliament should function as the COVID-19 crisis drags on.
Testing wastewater could help detect second wave of COVID-19
As Canada continues to struggle to keep up with the level of COVID-19 tests needed to fend off a potential second wave of the viral disease, researchers say the best early warning system for a second wave could be right beneath our feet — in the sewers.
Pandemic response hampered by lack of data-sharing
Difficulties gathering federal data on the spread of COVID-19 has hampered Canada's response to the pandemic, experts told Members of Parliament over several hours of scathing testimony.
Montreal researchers are preparing to test potential COVID-19 vaccines
Montreal researchers have begun recruiting participants to test potential COVID-19 vaccines, a key step in the eventual production of a vaccine.
As Quebecers wear COVID face masks, hope for tolerance of religious garb
Three years ago, Warda Lacoste was at the centre of a fight against Quebec's attempt to ban religious face coverings for people who were giving or receiving public services.
Ontario's premier shows how he makes cheesecake
Ontario's premier has released a "Cooking with Doug" video showing how he makes cherry cheesecake.
Next Conservative leader will get a party ready to win, says Scheer
Outgoing Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer chuckled on Friday, May 15, 2020, when asked if he wishes he had done anything differently during his time at the party's helm.