In Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, health authorities have prioritized vaccinations for the homeless and other disadvantaged people to try to contain the pandemic.
Author: DAN BILEFSKY
Quebec’s Ban on Public Religious Symbols Largely Upheld
The ruling exempts English-speaking schools and effectively allows provincial legislators to wear turbans or head scarves, but it angered civil liberties advocates as discriminatory.
Canadian Snowbirds Find Refuge in Their Mythical Miami
In this retirement community celebrating all things Florida, Quebec snowbirds hunkered down this winter to ride out the pandemic.
Canadians Try to Solve the Enigma of Hard Butter
Pandemic inspired baking has helped focus national attention on a burning question: Why does Canadian butter seem so firm?
In Canada, Did a Comedian’s Joke Go Too Far?
A Supreme Court case focused on a comedy routine mocking a disabled teenager could help shape the limits of free speech — and humor — in Canada.
Canadians to American Tourists: (Please) Stay Away!
The Canadian tourism industry is reeling, but pandemic-weary Canadians show little desire to open the borders.
‘I’m Speaking Out:’ Calgary Firefighters Allege Decades of Racism
Accusations stretching back 25 years have spurred city officials to acknowledge racism within the department and pledge to address it.
In Canada, Americans Are Missed, With Limits
U.S. visitors usually mean big business for Canada’s tourism industry. But the pandemic has blunted lonesomeness for the country’s best friend.
Teenager’s Snow Cave Enters Canadian Survival Lore
The tale of a British Columbia teenager’s canny survival instincts during a snowmobile outing has brought some pandemic cheer to Canada.
Does a Woman ‘Walking’ Her Boyfriend on a Leash Signal Covid Ennui?
Coronavirus restrictions across Canada, including a new curfew in Quebec, are fraying patience and spurring protests in some quarters.