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Observers see rays of hope for 2021 in Canada's gloomy oil and gas sector

Observers see rays of hope for 2021 in Canada's gloomy oil and gas sector

CALGARY — The sombre mood that has gripped the Calgary-based oilpatch for several years is starting to show flickers of hope, with more financially secure companies making moves to grow in 2021.
Opinion: History of polio vaccine shows us how to overcome hesitancy

Opinion: History of polio vaccine shows us how to overcome hesitancy

'Vaccine hesitancy is as old as vaccines, but current forces work to make it especially strong'
Good management helped B.C. care home stave off COVID for months: UBC study

Good management helped B.C. care home stave off COVID for months: UBC study

UBC study highlights need for more effective staffing in long-term care homes
Most Canadians optimistic about 2021 in light of COVID-19 vaccines: online poll

Most Canadians optimistic about 2021 in light of COVID-19 vaccines: online poll

An online survey shows the majority of Canadians report feeling optimistic about the new year in light of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Letter: Heavier fines needed to stop post-holidays COVID-19 explosion

Letter: Heavier fines needed to stop post-holidays COVID-19 explosion

Cases surged after Thanksgiving and the writer wants to stop the same happening after Christmas
Pandemic forced Trudeau back to centre stage, improved his political fortunes

Pandemic forced Trudeau back to centre stage, improved his political fortunes

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau always knew 2020 was going to be a difficult year, his first leading a minority Liberal government dependent on opposition party support for its survival.
Emotional Dr. Theresa Tam very thankful for speed of COVID-19 vaccine delivery

Emotional Dr. Theresa Tam very thankful for speed of COVID-19 vaccine delivery

'When in the history of the world have we seen this?'
COVID-19 fears spark increased interest in home births, midwives say

COVID-19 fears spark increased interest in home births, midwives say

'We have noticed a distinct increase in people choosing home or birth centre instead of hospital'
'We've been there before:' National phone line launches to prevent overdose deaths

'We've been there before:' National phone line launches to prevent overdose deaths

'It really is a life-saving intervention at its core'
Rise and shine, Prince George!

Rise and shine, Prince George!

60 per cent chance of showers or flurries this afternoon