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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

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.

A woman is seen online shopping in this image. (Pexels)

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.

As food prices continue to rise, bananas have remained affordable -- why?

Canadian shoppers are spending more at the grocery store, but bananas, tofu and flour remain affordable despite inflation.

Nearly a quarter of Canadians cutting back on food purchases amid high inflation: survey

Amid soaring prices at grocery stores, a new survey has found that 24 per cent of Canadians have had to cut back on the amount of food they were buying.

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Polls show race for second heating up in Quebec election

Polls heading into the final week of the Quebec election campaign show much of the same results since the first week: a race for second behind the CAQ.

Polls heading into the third week have the Conservative Party of Quebec on the rise while all other parties remain static in terms of voters' intentions.

Quebec Conservative Leader Duhaime doesn't rule out building wall along U.S.-Quebec border

The leader of the Quebec Conservative Party said Tuesday he's 'not into building walls' but at the same time doesn't want to rule out putting one up along the U.S.-Quebec border to quell the influx of asylum seekers.

Quebec Conservative Party Leader Eric Duhaime responds to questions from the media on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, about his past remarks about building a wall between the U.S. and Canadian border. (CTV News)

Record number of early ballots in Quebec election; Legault rejects electoral reform

With polls indicating his party is set to win a big majority on Oct. 3, Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader Francois Legault on Tuesday rejected calls to reform the electoral system and instead said he was open to working with the opposition.

People enter a polling station in L'Assomption, Que., Sunday, September 25, 2022, as advanced polling begins ahead of the the Quebec election on October 3rd. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

PQ volunteer fired after being caught on video stealing rival's flyer

Another case of apparent sabotage is hitting the Quebec election campaign after a second video showed a party's flyer being swiped from an elector's home.

'Some serious doubts': Montreal-area family still seeking answers after mother found dead on ER floor

Although a coroner investigated the circumstances surrounding the 86-year-old woman's death, her family says there are still unanswered questions.

PQ candidate walks back anti-Islam remarks after ultimatum from party leader

Lyne Jubinville, a Parti Quebecois (PQ) candidate in Laval’s Sainte-Rose riding, has walked back some of her anti-Islam comments she made years ago on social media after facing pressure from the party's leader.

Coroner investigating death of Quebec woman who died by suicide after battle with Lyme disease

Quebec's chief coroner has ordered a public inquiry into the death of Amelie Champagne, a 22-year-old woman who suffered from Lyme disease and took her own life on Sept. 11 in Montreal.

Meet Julie Bellerose: the Quebecer who deflected an asteroid

On Monday, Quebecer Julie Bellerose was at the controls of a space probe that deflected an asteroid in a planetary defence test.

Montreal asking feds to intervene in Publisac dispute

The City of Montreal has asked the federal government to intervene in its dispute with Publisac.

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Satellite images capture dramatic erosion on P.E.I.'s coastline and damage to sand dunes

As scientists and environmental experts assess the damage left by Fiona, one of the Maritimes' essential ecosystems was severely hit and it could potentially take up to a decade to recover.

A composite image compares before and after Fiona swept over P.E.I. (Canadian Space Agency/European Union)

'Help me,' man killed by Edmonton LRT screamed: witness

An Edmonton woman says she heard someone calling for help moments before a man was killed by an LRT train in Edmonton on Monday.

How hard is it to cheat at a chess tournament? Experts weigh in amid Carlsen, Niemann scandal

While experts say it would be 'extremely difficult' to cheat at a high-level chess tournament, it has happened before.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy: No talks with Russia's Putin if land annexed

Ukraine's president warned Tuesday that Russia's just concluded 'sham referendums' and attempts to annex Ukrainian territory rule out any talks with Moscow as long as Vladimir Putin remains president, and called for Russia's 'complete isolation' and tough new global sanctions.

'We shouldn't have to push people': Most provinces have not made Sept. 30 a stat holiday

While Canada prepares to honour the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, the majority of provinces have not followed the federal government's move to make it a statutory holiday for its workers.