U.K. regulators warn of possible Pfizer vaccine allergies
British regulators say people who have a ‘significant history’ of allergic reactions shouldn’t receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine. Two…
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'Not Amazon' website seeks to boost small Canadian businesses
Toronto woman Ali Haberstroh is hoping to shift online shopping habits to small, local businesses during the holiday season by…
Officials say action 'urgently needed' as COVID-19 cases rise, holidays near
Public health officials are urging Canadians to dramatically limit their contacts with other people as the country continues on a…
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine makes dry ice a hot commodity
U.S. chemical companies say the demand for dry ice — solid carbon dioxide — is soaring ahead of the rollout…
Can employers make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory?
Employers and provincial leaders are grappling with the question of whether to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory. Employment lawyer Kathryn…
Why there's a new wave of LGBTQ holiday movies this year
Happiest Season and The Christmas House are among the holiday movies released this year showcasing same-sex relationships. »»» Subscribe to…
Alberta student 1st Canadian to win international science competition
Maryam Tsegaye is the first Canadian to win the $500000 Cdn Breakthrough Junior Challenge, an international prize that includes a…
Global carbon emissions see record drop in 2020
Global carbon emissions dropped by seven per cent this year, the biggest drop on record, new preliminary figures show. Scientists…
First person receives Pfizer vaccine in U.K.
The first dose in the U.K.’s rollout of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was given to retired shop clerk Margaret Keenan, who…
Ontario to issue proof-of-vaccination cards
The Ontario government is planning to issue some kind of proof-of-vaccination card to those who receive their COVID-19 shots. Health…