Beyond Local

Metaphors are figures of speech that imply likeness; they can be useful tools in dealing with pandemic fatigue

Some people are keeping ants as pets, but they should be very cautious

Expectations on the budget are sky-high, said Elliot Hughes, a one-time adviser to former finance minister Bill Morneau

Those close to the monarchy say there is every indication the Duke of Edinburgh would have wanted it this way, small and non-traditional

Health Canada has deemed the vaccine safe, saying the benefits outweigh the risks

Procurement Minister Anita Anand says Moderna will ship 650,000 doses of its vaccine to Canada by the end of the month, instead of the expected 1.2 million

Mental health struggles have risen across different age group, and doctors are concerned about long-term impacts that could stretch years after lockdown measures end

Province moves to pass legislation providing them degree-granting status

Creating jobs, budgeting among top priorities

Ontario data show more than 15,000 long-term care residents were stricken with COVID-19 over the past year, with 3,766 deaths to date accounting for the majority of the province's pandemic fatalities