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Wear face masks indoors, federal health officials urge Canadians

Federal health officials urged Canadians to wear face masks indoors and continue following other public health precautions during a COVID-19 update on Thursday morning.

Majority of Canadians support return of face masks in indoor public spaces if deemed necessary: survey

A majority of Canadians say they would support the return of mandatory face masks this fall for indoor public spaces if government officials deemed it necessary, according to a new Nanos Research survey.

Long COVID is 'not rare' and can develop after mild illness, says Montreal specialist

The Quebec government is setting up 15 clinics across the province to treat people with long COVID and Lyme disease. The first one to open in Montreal is located at the Jewish General Hospital. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Donald Vinh discusses long COVID, the clinics and ongoing research on post-COVID conditions.

This DIY air purifier costs far less than a HEPA purifier, and studies say it works

This fall, teachers and parents have been sharing photos on social media of do-it-yourself air purifiers that they’ve made for classrooms to help protect kids from COVID-19 — and according to researchers, these low-cost purifiers actually work.

Did vaccines make a difference? Study looks at rates of severe illness from COVID-19

A study of 1.6 million U.S. patients has found that COVID-19 vaccines and boosters lead to low rates of severe illness and death.

What are BA.2.75 and BQ 1.1? The two emerging COVID-19 subvariants raising concern among infectious disease experts

Two new subvariants of the Omicron strain of COVID-19 identified in recent months could fuel increased cases and hospitalizations in Canada through the fall and winter, infectious disease experts say.

Tourism Montreal says summer traffic shows COVID-19 slump over

The tourism promotion organization Tourism Montreal says the slump in the industry caused by the COVID-19 crisis is over.

'We're not being as proactive': Most Quebecers not up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines

On this Thanksgiving long weekend, many Quebecers are gathering with family after two years of on-and-off pandemic restrictions. But health experts are concerned about low vaccination rates in province.

Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no

Is the coronavirus on its way out? Scientists say no and predict the scourge that's already lasted longer than the 1918 flu pandemic will linger far into the future.

How COVID-19 Affects Me

Canada's COVID Alert app will be discontinued as PCR testing becomes rare

Canada's COVID Alert app will be discontinued in the coming days, a federal government source tells The Canadian Press.

Vaccines likely to reduce risk of long COVID, experts say, but by how much?

As more details emerge about the long-term effects of COVID-19, experts say vaccination is likely to have protective benefits against long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae SARS-CoV-2 infection. But an important question that has yet to be answered is exactly how much protection it offers.

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may pose higher heart inflammation risk: CDC

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine may pose a higher risk of heart inflammation in some age groups than Pfizer-BioNTech's shot, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday, citing recent data.

Prenatal COVID exposure affects babies' motor skills, speech, studies find

Infants born to those who tested positive for COVID-19 during pregnancy may have neurodevelopmental issues after birth, according to preliminary findings from two separate studies out of the U.S. and Spain.

Is there any benefit to wearing a mask when nobody else is?

A province-wide mask mandate that was first introduced in October 2020 has now been lifted in virtually all of the so-called “high-risk” settings where it had remained in place, including on public transit.

Your Finances During the Crisis

Statistics Canada says household debt ratio down in Q2 as income grew

Statistics Canada says the amount Canadians owe relative to how much they earn fell in the second quarter as disposable income comfortably outpaced the growth in debt and demand for mortgages fell.

How electric vehicle insurance compares to gasoline-powered vehicles

As Canada ushers in the era of electric vehicles, here's what costs and factors you should consider before making the switch.

OPINION

OPINION 6 ways to prepare your finances for a potential recession

Despite Canada's economic resilience in the face of rising interest rates, it's still important to be prepared in case a recession hits. In a column for CTVNews.ca, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew shares some practical tips and actionable advice to better weather any economic storm.

Back-to-school: Parents offer tips on how they save during annual shopping spree

A new survey found 46 per cent of Canadians are more worried about their finances during this back-to-school season than in previous years.

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opinion Canada can dodge a recession, but it could still happen; here's why

In his column for CTVNews.ca, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew outlines how Canada might avoid a recession, as well as some risks that could contribute to one.

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MK-ULTRA mind-control experiments: Quebec high court says U.S. has immunity in Canada

Quebec's Court of Appeal says the United States government cannot be sued in Canada for its alleged role in infamous brainwashing experiments at a Montreal psychiatric hospital.

Montreal to construct more parks, 'sponge' roads to withstand rain

Over the next two years, the City of Montreal says it plans to construct almost 30 parks and 400 "sponge" pavements to make them more resistant to heavy rainfall.

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WEATHER Record-breaking hot temperatures expected in Montreal

After a two-week stretch of sunny, dry weather, with above-average temperatures, Montreal is expecting to see record-breaking heat over the next three days.

PQ thanks voters after taking Jean-Talon from CAQ in byelection

It was a short night for newly elected Parti Québécois member Pascal Paradis, who was up and about early thanking constituents in the provincial riding of Jean-Talon for electing him as their new representative.

Opposition in Quebec not ruling out environmental review on the battery industry

The official opposition in Quebec is talking about an expanded public environmental review Bureau (BAPE) that would cover the entire battery industry.

CF Montreal looks to regain home form with playoff spot up for grabs

Currently mired in a six-game winless streak, CF Montreal will need to revert to its dominant home form Wednesday against the Houston Dynamo to improve its playoff chances.

STM colours high-frequency bus routes purple for easy identification

The Société de transport de Montréal is outlining its new plan to help commuters easily identify which buses pass the most frequently on its network.

WestJet temporarily suspends flights between Toronto and Montreal

Travellers flying between Toronto and Montreal now have one less option for the winter after WestJet temporarily removed service between the two cities.

Quebec author Kevin Lambert dropped from contention for French literary prize

Quebec author Kevin Lambert has been dropped from contention for the prestigious French Prix Goncourt. The Saguenay, Que., author didn't make the cut when the literary prize's selection committee narrowed its list of finalists from 16 to eight.

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WATCH LIVE

WATCH LIVE Liberal MP Greg Fergus elected new House of Commons Speaker

Liberal MP Greg Fergus has been elected as the new Speaker of the House of Commons following a secret ranked ballot election on Tuesday. It is a day for the Canadian political history books as Fergus becomes the first Black Canadian to hold the prestigious role, in the wake of Parliament facing international headline-grabbing acrimony.

Poilievre defends Truth and Reconciliation Day post, calls criticism 'appalling politicization'

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is defending the caption on photos he posted to social media on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation after Liberal cabinet minister Marc Miller accused him of misidentifying Inuit people as Algonquin.

Traffic comes to a stalk on Hwy. 400 as crews clean up celery following rollover

If you’re stuck in traffic on Hwy. 400 Tuesday, the root of the problem is likely celery.

Trump returns to his fraud trial, and judge explains a comment that Trump took as a victory

A New York judge on Tuesday took the air out of a big statute of limitations win that former President Donald Trump claimed he had scored in the first hours of his civil business fraud trial. Trump's legal team has argued that the time limit cuts off most of the case.

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