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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.

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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.

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

Here's how much more your Christmas dinner will cost this year

Celebrating with your family this December could come with increased expenses as data shows many traditional holiday foods are going up in price.

Canadians increasingly turning to charities to meet essential needs, but cost of living also hitting donations

Every Giving Tuesday, many Canadians generously dig into their wallets to donate to charities, but as the cost of living climbs, research suggests many Canadians are also in need of help.

What is the grocery code of conduct, and will it help to lower the cost of food?

Canada's grocery code of conduct is in the final stages with advocates saying it would help lower food prices while big grocers say it won't.

Poor Inuit housing 'direct result of colonialism': federal housing advocate

A federal housing advocate is accusing every level of government in Canada of failing to uphold the Inuit's right to housing -- and therefore denying their human rights.

Having financial problems? Don't get caught in debt relief scams

With inflation, rising interest rates, and higher costs for gas, groceries and housing, many Canadians are feeling the financial pinch and now personal bankruptcies are on the rise.

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Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante collapses during press conference

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is 'doing well' but will reduce the pace of her activities over the next few days after collapsing during a press conference at City Hall on Tuesday morning.

2 patients die in ER waiting room of hospital on Montreal's South Shore

An investigation is underway after two people died while waiting in the emergency room at Anna-Laberge Hospital.

Half of seniors have not received their COVID-19 booster dose, says Quebec minister

Half of Quebec seniors have not received their most recent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose, Sonia Bélanger, Minister responsible for Seniors, said on Tuesday.

Like 'men talking about abortion:' Trans groups troubled by lack of representation on Que. committee

The members of Quebec's new committee on gender identity issues share a few things in common: they are experts in their fields, highly accomplished, and none of them are transgender. It's a reality that has not gone unnoticed by advocacy groups in the province.

Walkout likely to affect Quebec college exam schedules, winter term

Next week's walkout by the Common Front of unions will have consequences for Quebec's college students and their CEGEPS, the government said.

Grey Cup champions Montreal Alouettes honoured by the Quebec government

Members of the Quebec legislature celebrated Grey Cup winners the Montreal Alouettes on Tuesday.

What is CSIS' physical surveillance unit, where staff allege sex assault, harassment?

The physical surveillance unit of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service is tasked with collecting intelligence by covertly observing targets. It's at the centre of allegations that its B.C. office was a toxic workplace, where senior staff bullied and harassed young officers, including two women who told The Canadian Press they were sexually assaulted by a senior colleague in surveillance vehicles while on missions.

Man seriously injured in armed attack in Montreal's Village

Montreal police (SPVM) are on the scene after an armed assault left a man seriously injured on Tuesday evening.

Montreal police ready to ticket 'mobile igloos'

Motorists in Montreal are being reminded to take the five minutes to clean snow off their vehicles or face potential fines. The Montreal police department (SPVM) said on Tuesday that officers have already handed out multiple infractions for 'mobile igloos' since the first major snowfall.

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Senators were intimidated, had their privilege breached, Speaker rules

Any attempt to intimidate a senator while in the process of fulfilling their duties is a breach of their privilege, even if the effort is ultimately unsuccessful, the Speaker of the Senate ruled Tuesday.

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DEVELOPING Bank of Canada to announce interest rate decision today

The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision this morning as forecasters widely expect the central bank to continue holding its key rate steady.

Here is Canada's unseasonably mild December forecast

December is predicted to be unseasonably mild across Canada, thanks to a "moderate-to-strong" El Nino and human-caused warming. Warming and precipitation trends will be stronger in some parts of the country than others, and severe weather is still possible, meteorologists say.

Two Canadian citizens confirmed dead in Antigua: Global Affairs

Global Affairs Canada has confirmed the death of two Canadian citizens in Antigua and Barbuda, news that comes amid reports from local officials that a woman and child drowned last week at Devil’s Bridge.

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opinion Tom Mulcair: Poilievre keeps scoring into the Liberals' empty net

In his column for CTVNews.ca, former NDP leader Tom Mulcair says Pierre Poilievre's new 'Housing Hell' video dealt a 'devastating' blow to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberals, whose cupboard seems empty of big ideas.