Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

The Canada Recovery sickness benefit was launched in the fall to help Canadians who are unable to work because they must quarantine during the pandemic

A spokeswoman for Long-Term Care Minister Merrilee Fullerton said enhanced testing efforts have allowed authorities to detect infections before the virus spreads through facilities

The measure ends for all students in northern Ontario and elementary students in southern Ontario after the first week back from winter break

New buyers are seeing condo prices come within reach in downtown areas awash with vacant high rises. But young families are also being priced out of starter homes in suburbs at a faster rate

An online survey of 600 senior managers from companies with 20 or more employees in Canada revealed 48 per cent plan to offer year-end bonuses this year

Plant-based alternative foods have grown in popularity, but it’s important to read the labels to know if they’re healthy

In the early stages of the pandemic, people suddenly started buying toilet paper in bulk, leading to widespread shortages

Outside of January and February, it’s impossible to judge the year’s box office by pre-pandemic standards

Similar to the “shop local” messaging encouraging consumers to buy from small neighbourhood retailers, working remotely from a nearby hotel could be a solution that benefits both remote workers and local hotels until the pandemic has passed

It does not appear to apply to anyone crossing by car into Canada through a border point with the United States