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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.

A health-care worker tests a woman at a pop-up COVID-19 assessment centre at the Angela James Arena, in Toronto May 19, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Tips for managing children's anxiety amid easing of COVID restrictions in schools

With the easing of COVID restrictions across schools in Canada, a mental health expert reminds parents to watch for signs of anxiety in children who may have their own worries about settling into the school year.

Undated photo of a boy sitting alone in a classroom. (Mikhail Nilov/Pexels)

Viral levels of COVID-19 showing decline, but higher than last back-to-school season

Viral levels of COVID-19 in Ottawa are showing some signs of decline following a plateau through most of August, though levels remain much higher than they were last year at this time.

A child wearing a mask. (August de Richelieu / pexels.com)

Returning to 'normal' safely: Dr. Tam on protecting kids against COVID-19 in schools

As children across the country prepare to go back to school, Canada's top doctor Dr. Theresa Tam advises parents on how to continue to protect their children against COVID-19.

Quebec health officials optimistic about new school year as booster eligibility expands

Quebec health officials say parents concerned about COVID-19 should have peace of mind when sending their kids to school in the fall.

With school around the corner, should kids wait for an Omicron-specific vaccine?

With Omicron-specific vaccines on the horizon, some parents may be wondering whether to vaccinate their children before classes resume or wait for a bivalent vaccine to become available. CTVNews.ca spoke with infectious disease experts about their recommendations.

Majority of people with Omicron don't know they have it: study

A new study has found that more than half of people infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 were unaware they had it. Undiagnosed infections could be the reason why the variant spread so rapidly, according to researchers.

Back to school: A look at the COVID-19 rules in place across provinces, territories

As students across Canada gear up to enter what will be their fourth academic year in the pandemic, CTVNews.ca takes a look at what measures will be in place in schools, by province and territory.

What you need to know about getting COVID-19 antiviral medication Paxlovid in Canada

Pfizer’s antiviral medication Paxlovid is designed to reduce the risk of hospitalizations in patients with COVID-19. It’s approved for use in Canada, but the rules about who can prescribe and dispense it vary by province.

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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.

The COVID Alert app is seen on an iPhone in Ottawa, on Friday, July 31, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

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

FinTok: How TikTok is changing financial literacy in Canada

Financial TikTok – or FinTok – has become one of the most popular trends on the platform, and is emerging as a go-to resource for Gen Z and millennial audiences looking to learn how to invest, budget or even spend more wisely.

To the left, Ashna Mankotia, Cassandra Melo to the centre and Jessica Rowat and Colleen Kormos to the right.. These Canadian TikTokers are leading the charge for financial advice on FinTok. (Credit: pictures provided)

Salary transparency is on the rise. Here's how to navigate the topic

As the cost of living continues to rise and pay gaps persist, there is a growing desire for more open discussions around earnings, something experts argue could help ensure everyone is being compensated fairly.

Discussing inheritances with loved ones now more important than ever: experts

When it comes to uncomfortable conversations, matters of inheritance may be near the top of the list. But as the cost of living rises and the generational wage gap grows wider, experts say it is now more important than ever to open up that dialogue.

Employers in these provinces are projecting the largest average salary increases next year

Canadian employers are anticipating the highest salary increase in two decades as they try to balance inflationary pressures, surging interest rates, recession risks and a tight labour market, a new survey has found.

Here's how the falling loonie may impact your personal finances

Along with a high inflation rate, Canadians are also contending with a loonie that's dropping in value. Personal finance columnist Christopher Liew explains the impact this will have on your personal finances, and tips to make your money go further.

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The big day is here: Quebecers head to the polls

Quebecers are casting their votes Monday after a five-week election campaign.

A voter casts her ballot on October 1, 2018 in L'Assomption, Que. Some political parties have raised concerns the province could be headed toward a low voter turnout in the provincial election on Oct. 3 as the incumbent Coalition Avenir Québec has maintained a commanding lead in the polls throughout the campaign. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Quebec votes: Party leaders make last appeals in final hours of campaign

Quebec's major party leaders made their final appeals to voters Sunday as residents across the province prepared to cast their ballots on Oct. 3. Polls are open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time Monday. During that time, Quebecers will endorse or condemn their leaders' conduct during major language law overhauls, existential questions on provincial identity, and of course, the pandemic.

Francois Legault (CAQ), Eric Duhaime (CPQ), Dominique Anglade (PLQ), Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois (QS) and Paul St-Pierre Plamondon (PQ) are fanned out across Quebec on the final day of the Quebec election campaign. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes, Ryan Remiorz, Jacques Boissinot

Body found in trunk of torched car in downtown Montreal: police

A body was discovered in the trunk of a burned-out car in downtown Montreal Sunday night, according to police (SPVM).

Montreal police (SPVM) cruiser. (Daniel J. Rowe/CTV News)

Quebec election 2022 platform guide: What are the parties promising?

CTVNewsMontreal.ca has compiled a list of the major promises made by Quebec's five major political parties to help you decide how to cast your vote.

19-year-old man shot and injured in downtown Montreal

A 19-year-old man was shot and injured Sunday night in downtown Montreal, according to police (SPVM).

5-alarm fire completely destroys Plateau building under construction

No one was injured in a major fire that ripped through and destroyed a building that was under construction in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough just after midnight on Sunday.

Century-old war monument in Verdun remade to reflect continued sacrifice

When Verdun's war memorial was unveiled in October, 1924, its purpose was to honour those Verdun residents who'd fought and who had died in World War I.

Quebec votes: CAQ's Legault holds lead as vote nears despite 'difficult' campaign

Polls show the Coalition Avenir Québec in position to coast to a second majority government Monday, but political observers say there is still plenty to watch for on election night -- in particular the profound political shift reflected in the battle for official Opposition.

1 report of child sexual abuse every 2 weeks is reported in Quebec daycares: documents

In Quebec, an average of one report of sexual abuse committed against children is reported every two weeks in daycare, according to documents obtained by The Canadian Press from the Ministry of the Family.