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Professor hits back at critics of 'diversity' essay in top science journal

Professor hits back at critics of 'diversity' essay in top science journal

TORONTO — A Canadian professor who sparked a backlash by using a prestigious international scientific journal to question the impact of diversity hiring on the quality of scientific research has hit back at his detractors, saying he was the victim of
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U.S. border communities feel loss of Canadian tourists, shoppers and friends

U.S. border communities feel loss of Canadian tourists, shoppers and friends

FREDERICTON — The COVID-19 pandemic has put cross-border shopping trips and vacations on hold since March, and many American businesses along the border say they miss both the revenue and the familiar Canadian faces.
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COVID-19 conspiracies creating a 'public health crisis' in Canada, experts say

COVID-19 conspiracies creating a 'public health crisis' in Canada, experts say

MONTREAL — A lively crowd gathered outside Francois Legault's office in downtown Montreal in mid-July to send a message to the Quebec premier: his government cannot force them to wear masks in indoor public spaces to fight the spread of COVID-19.
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Quebec seeing spike in drownings compared to rest of Canada: Lifesaving Society

Quebec seeing spike in drownings compared to rest of Canada: Lifesaving Society

MONTREAL — Quebec is seeing a spike in the number of reported drownings this year, having already surpassed its yearly death total in each of the past two years.
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Canada extends peacekeeping mission despite Security Council loss

Canada extends peacekeeping mission despite Security Council loss

OTTAWA — Canada will provide a military transport plane to support United Nations peacekeeping missions for another year despite losing its bid for a temporary seat on the UN Security Council.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 2

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 2

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:20 p.m. on August 2, 2020: There are 116,884 confirmed cases in Canada.
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NHL hit with criticism over English-only version of "O Canada" on Saturday

NHL hit with criticism over English-only version of "O Canada" on Saturday

MONTREAL — The National Hockey League says it presented an English-only version of the Canadian national anthem on Saturday night because the Montreal Canadiens were considered the road team in their opening game of the league's restart against the P
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COVID-19 blamed as work on military port first promised in 2007 sees new delay

COVID-19 blamed as work on military port first promised in 2007 sees new delay

OTTAWA — The construction of a new military refuelling station in the Arctic is facing yet another delay more than 13 years after it was first promised by the federal government.
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Travel restrictions inspiring co-operation in border communities

Travel restrictions inspiring co-operation in border communities

When the COVID-19 pandemic closed the Canada-U.S. border to non-essential travel, Donna Peter suddenly lost access to her nearest source of bulk groceries.
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Leave your deets when dining: Restaurants taking personal info to trace COVID-19

Leave your deets when dining: Restaurants taking personal info to trace COVID-19

TORONTO — As COVID-19 restrictions ease and restaurants start to welcome customers back, one thing Canadians may soon have to get used to is providing their personal information before they grab a bite.
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