Canada Coronavirus News
Great, Cell Tower Fires Have Finally Made Their Way to Canada
5G cell towers have been set on fire across Europe due to a bonkers conspiracy theory. Now Canadian police are investigating if a spate of fires here is connected.
What the Hell Is Going On in Alberta?
Premier Jason Kenney is acting like doctors are enemies and oil will save the day. Throw in the pandemic, and you gotta wonder, will Alberta be OK?
Toronto Restaurants Are Boycotting Uber Eats, Saying It Costs Too Much
With dining in a no-go, food delivery apps are an easy way to reach a huge customer base. But a number of restaurants say it’s a deal with the devil.
Mosques Face Backlash for Broadcasting Evening Prayers During Ramadan
An open letter says the Islamic call to prayer broadcasts are a human rights violation and that hearing them might trigger PTSD in soldiers who served for Canada in the Middle East.
You Can Pay Almost Nothing for Car Insurance Right Now
The coronavirus pandemic means cheap car insurance is available and by doing a few small things, you can save lots of money.
Family Doctors Report Increase in Mental Health Cases During Coronavirus Pandemic: Survey
Patients’ mental health is suffering, fear of COVID-19 is keeping people from seeking care and clinics are running short of equipment, a survey of Canadian doctors reveals.
Canadian Provinces Are Reopening But Some People Worry It's Too Soon
Countries that have eased physical distancing have seen spikes in COVID-19 cases. Plus, a slaughterhouse in Alberta is sending staff back to work after half of its workers tested positive for the virus.
Payday Lenders Are Charging Up to 780% Interest Amid Coronavirus Panic
While banks are slashing lending rates, it's business as usual for payday lenders, now considered essential services during the pandemic.
The Government Said It's Releasing Many Inmates to Combat COVID-19. It's Not
The numbers provided by Public Safety Minister Bill Blair just don’t add up.
Deadly Overdoses Are Rocking Canada's Poorest Neighbourhood Under Lockdown
In the Downtown Eastside, ground zero for Canada’s opioid crisis, a new wave of fatal overdoses has Vancouver's top doctor worried.
Thundercat Is Remembering Mac Miller 'All the Time' to Get Through Quarantine
The two were very close before Miller died in 2018, and Thundercat says he has carried the lessons they learned together into the pandemic. He's also watching anime—a lot of it.
Doug Ford Suggests Officer Who Ticketed Mom in Park Was 'Overzealous'
The Ontario premier said some police and bylaw officers could use better judgment in enforcing new coronavirus rules.