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COVID-19 in Canada: How our battle against the second wave is going

News

How will I know (and where do I go) when it's my turn to get the COVID vaccine?

Washington

A respite for the U.S. Capitol. But how long will it last?

Education

How 'emancipatory sex-ed' can help prevent rape

A sign tells people to stay home because of the COVID pandemic, along a road in Kingston, Ont., on April 17, 2020 (CP/Lars Hagberg)

A sign tells people to stay home because of the COVID pandemic, along a road in Kingston, Ont., on April 17, 2020 (CP/Lars Hagberg)

Health

Why months of 'Stay Home' messaging didn’t work in Ontario

The COVID messaging contained a preponderance of confusing and unhelpful information, known in common parlance as BS. The results were disastrous.

U.S. Politics

Vina Nadjibulla (Photograph by Eric Putz)

Vina Nadjibulla (Photograph by Eric Putz)

Canada

A promise to Michael

People march with those who claim they are members of the Proud Boys as they attend a rally in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in support of President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

People march with those who claim they are members of the Proud Boys as they attend a rally in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in support of President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Opinion

'I feel ineffably sad... it's so clear how much they hate Black people'

Trump supporters gather near the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021 (Probal Rashid/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Trump supporters gather near the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021 (Probal Rashid/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Opinion

The end of the reality TV presidency

Police officers survey the damage and debris left on the Eastern steps of the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Police officers survey the damage and debris left on the Eastern steps of the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington, DC (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Washington

Accept it, this is America now

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Latest on Coronavirus

Health-care workers wait in line at a UHN COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Toronto on Thursday, January 7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Health-care workers wait in line at a UHN COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Toronto on Thursday, January 7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

News

When are more COVID vaccine doses coming to Canada?

Eunice Fiddler, 85, receives a COVID-19 vaccine from Andrea McWatters as her daughter Margaret Beardy and interpreter Tom Chapman look on in Sioux Lookout, Ont. Thursday, Jan.7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre MANDATORY CREDIT

Eunice Fiddler, 85, receives a COVID-19 vaccine from Andrea McWatters as her daughter Margaret Beardy and interpreter Tom Chapman look on in Sioux Lookout, Ont. Thursday, Jan.7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre MANDATORY CREDIT

News

Who is allowed to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in Canada?

A man makes his way through Pearson International Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto in December (Nathan Denette/CP)

A man makes his way through Pearson International Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto in December (Nathan Denette/CP)

Opinion

Shaming politicians on vacation: Canada's newest spectator sport

Josephee Adams, 70, a resident of the Iqaluit Elders’ Centre, is Nunavut’s first vaccine recipient. The Moderna vaccine was administered by long-time Iqaluit Public Health nurse Susie Pearce, a graduate of the Nunavut Arctic College’s Bachelor of Science Nursing (Arctic Nursing Program). THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Nunavut MANDATORY CREDIT

Josephee Adams, 70, a resident of the Iqaluit Elders’ Centre, is Nunavut’s first vaccine recipient. The Moderna vaccine was administered by long-time Iqaluit Public Health nurse Susie Pearce, a graduate of the Nunavut Arctic College’s Bachelor of Science Nursing (Arctic Nursing Program). THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Nunavut MANDATORY CREDIT

News

How quickly will the COVID-19 vaccines start curbing the pandemic in Canada?

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LATEST ON POLITICS

The winners of the Maclean's Parliamentarians of the Year Awards

The winners of the Maclean's Parliamentarians of the Year Awards

Ottawa

The winners of the Maclean's Parliamentarians of the Year Awards

The 12th annual Parliamentarians of the Year awards were presented to three Conservatives, two Liberals, two Greens and one NDP MP. The big winner has one of the biggest jobs in Ottawa.

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

A vacant commercial location is pictured for lease in downtown Vancouver in October 2020 (Jonathan Hayward/CP)

A vacant commercial location is pictured for lease in downtown Vancouver in October 2020 (Jonathan Hayward/CP)

News

What Canada's economic recovery might look like

How social impact investing satisfies both profit and purpose

How social impact investing satisfies both profit and purpose

Sponsored

How social impact investing satisfies both profit and purpose

COVID has moved many Canadians to donate to groups that meet more immediate needs (Steve Russell/Toronto Star/Getty Images)

COVID has moved many Canadians to donate to groups that meet more immediate needs (Steve Russell/Toronto Star/Getty Images)

Society

The future of giving

Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou leaves her house on her way to a court appearance on January 17, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada. The United States government accused Wanzhou of fraud after HSBC continued trade with Iran while sanctions were in place. (Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou leaves her house on her way to a court appearance on January 17, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada. The United States government accused Wanzhou of fraud after HSBC continued trade with Iran while sanctions were in place. (Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

News

Talk of a deal for Meng Wanzhou raises hope—and a lot of wishful thinking

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Education

St Francis Xavier biology lab. (Courtesy of St Francis Xavier University)

St Francis Xavier biology lab. (Courtesy of St Francis Xavier University)

Education

University Rankings 2021

Woman sitting on couch with computer with two kids playing on either side

Woman sitting on couch with computer with two kids playing on either side

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Debunked: four myths about online learning

At U of T, a young woman was handcuffed after asking for help with her mental health (Photograph by Christopher Katsarov)

At U of T, a young woman was handcuffed after asking for help with her mental health (Photograph by Christopher Katsarov)

Education

Inside the mental health crisis at Canadian universities

Carson (right) and her mother, Kirsten Korchinsky, outside their Calgary home(Photograph by Leah Hennel)

Carson (right) and her mother, Kirsten Korchinsky, outside their Calgary home(Photograph by Leah Hennel)

Education

University students remain closely tied to their parents—emotionally and otherwise

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Thomas Chan. (Photograph by Clay Stang)

Thomas Chan. (Photograph by Clay Stang)

Society

Does Thomas Chan belong in prison?

Crosses on the lawn of the Camilla Care Community nursing home in Mississauga, Ont., in May, representing the residents who died of COVID-19 (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star/Getty Images)

Crosses on the lawn of the Camilla Care Community nursing home in Mississauga, Ont., in May, representing the residents who died of COVID-19 (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star/Getty Images)

Society

2020 was the year that changed everything

Spalding in the hospital in June, his daughter’s reflection in the window as she takes a photo (Courtesy of Frances Spalding)

Spalding in the hospital in June, his daughter’s reflection in the window as she takes a photo (Courtesy of Frances Spalding)

Health

Strict COVID-19 protocols are leaving seniors lonely, depressed and wondering: Is it worth it?

At 77, Biden’s fitness to govern will likely be doubted throughout his presidency if he wins (Andrew Harnik/AP/CP)

At 77, Biden’s fitness to govern will likely be doubted throughout his presidency if he wins (Andrew Harnik/AP/CP)

Washington

What if Donald Trump loses?

Refugees and migrants make their way to the Greek island of Lesbos in March (Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Images)

Refugees and migrants make their way to the Greek island of Lesbos in March (Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Images)

Life

Don't give up on hope. The world needs it.