Beyond Local

Under the refugee agreement, which took effect in 2004, Canada and the United States recognize each other as safe places to seek protection

Despite available space, staffing is lacking, pushing many hospitals to cancel elective surgeries once again to free up more beds, staff

Advice regarding wearing non-medical masks has changed, while advice such as practising physical distancing, washing hands, staying home when you're sick has stayed the same

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union, which has personal support workers among its members, said more qualified personal support workers are urgently needed.

The Calgary-based company said it will begin to contact eligible passengers on Nov. 2, starting with those whose flights were cancelled at the onset of the pandemic last spring

The test program is expected to start next year at select Toronto restaurants

Bill designed to 'protect front-line workers and small businesses who are following public health rules,' won't prevent lawsuits for 'gross negligence,' government says

The deal comes less than two weeks before a presidential election where the opioid epidemic has taken a political back seat to the coronavirus pandemic and other issues

'Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. They are children of God,' says Pope Francis

Troops were warned the pandemic is likely get worse before it gets better, with expectations it could last 12 months or longer and manifest in a number of waves across the country