A nationwide shortage of nurses has caused dozens of emergency rooms across Canada to close temporarily and forced some patients to wait days for a bed.
Author: Vjosa Isai
Shakespeare or Bieber? This Canadian City Draws Devotees of Both
For nearly 70 years, Stratford, Ontario, has attracted legions of theater fanatics to its Shakespeare festival. About a dozen years ago, a very different type of pilgrim began arriving: Beliebers.
Canada’s Growing Linguistic Diversity
A new report from Canada’s census agency shows that one in four people speak a language other than English or French as their native tongue.
Switzerland, Leader in Gold Refining, Bans Import of Russian Gold
The move follows similar bans by the European Union and the United States.
Excitement, Then Ambivalence, For the Pope’s Visit to Quebec
Thousands gathered on Wednesday to see Pope Francis ride by the Plains of Abraham park. But a mass the following day was not a big draw.
Toronto’s Pearson Airport Struggles With Flight Delays
Airports around the world are struggling to keep pace with the summer travel boom.
Random Virus Testing for Passengers Arriving in Canada Restarts at Major Airports
The country’s mandatory testing program was paused last month as the government worked to shift the testing out of Canada’s busy airport terminals.
In Canada, Rogers Network Disruption Prompts Outages
The outages affected customers of one of the country’s largest telecommunications companies. Some local police services said customers were unable to call 911.
Did the ‘Freedom Convoy’ Change the Meaning of Canada’s Flag?
On Canada Day, some citizens were wary of raising the national flag, now also associated with weeks of protests against pandemic mandates.
Single Cigarettes in Canada Will Be Inscribed With Warning
Cigarette boxes and packaging in Canada are also expected to see an expanded list of health effects related to smoking.