Manufacturers head into an uncertain recovery
As the economy opens up, the threat of another wave of infection is very real.
BioCanna has a BioNano virus detection breakthrough
Nano technologies applied to make a low-cost, accurate test detection device for virus, inlcuding the one that cause COVID-19.
Thanksgiving affecting COVID-19 numbers in Ontario, Manitoba: officials
Holiday took place as Ontario imposed stricter health measures in three regions, including Toronto.
100,000 rapid COVID-19 tests have arrived, being distributed to provinces
Bought 7.9 million ID Now tests from Abbott Diagnostics that can produce results on the spot in under 15 minutes.
Fake news creates serious issues for battling pandemic: Tam
One claim is the pandemic is linked to a bid for public support of a universal guaranteed income.
Companies have modest hiring plans, expect low wage growth: BoC
Central bank’s business outlook survey finds that wage growth is widely expected to slow over the next year.
Manitoba’s COVID numbers decline, bars and restaurants face restrictions
Health officials report 80 new cases and deaths of two residents at a Winnipeg personal care home.
Manitoba chief says increasing COVID-19 cases on reserves concerning
First Nations population was largely spared of infections earlier this year during the first wave of the virus.
New law needed to allow safe byelections: Green Leader
Chief electoral officer wants a law giving Elections Canada discretion to decide how to administer elections.
Most Canadians want government services available online post COVID-19
The pandemic has emphasized the need for digital IDs, but continue to cite security as a key adoption concern.
Alberta changing COVID-19 testing as cases continue to rise
All tests at assessment centres will be by appointment only, no more drop ins.
PM blasts Tories for push to keep WE probe alive
Sidestepped questions about having one special committee continue the investigation into the charity.
Mixed messaging in Ontario on COVID-19 leading to distrust: experts
Social gatherings are limited to a maximum of 10 people indoors but capacity for businesses such as casinos, bars is 100 people.
Diagnostic tech shortage contributing to Ontario’s testing backlog: Ford
Province reported 615 new cases of COVID-19 on Oct. 5, and five new deaths due to the virus.
COVID-19 to climate: Lessons from this global crisis for the next
Virus linked to some of the same issues as human-influenced climate change.
