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Musicians say CERB changes offer some financial relief as uncertainty persists

Musicians say CERB changes offer some financial relief as uncertainty persists

TORONTO — Chris McKhool still has many questions about how the federal government will support Canadian artists in the latest update to the COVID-19 emergency benefits program — but for now he's trying to stay focused on the music.
Return to normal hinges on immunity, say those pushing for new COVID-19 blood tests

Return to normal hinges on immunity, say those pushing for new COVID-19 blood tests

TORONTO — The push to start measuring COVID-19 immunity is gaining steam, with several provinces hinting at plans to roll out blood tests that could pave the way for a return to some semblance of normal everyday life.
Some people turn to herbal medicine for virus without proof

Some people turn to herbal medicine for virus without proof

NEW DELHI — With no approved drugs for the new coronavirus, some people are turning to alternative medicines, often with governments promoting them.
Some people turn to herbal medicine for virus without proof

Some people turn to herbal medicine for virus without proof

NEW DELHI — With no approved drugs for the new coronavirus, some people are turning to alternative medicines, often with governments promoting them.
VIRUS DIARY: In pandemic, a forlorn dog finds new purpose

VIRUS DIARY: In pandemic, a forlorn dog finds new purpose

BERKELEY, Calif. — “This feels like a good time to get another dog to help us get over the loss of Surfer,” the Professor announced in her FM radio-ready voice.
Older Americans get chance to join virus vaccine study

Older Americans get chance to join virus vaccine study

A U.S. study of a potential COVID-19 vaccine is being expanded to include older adults, the age group most at risk from the new coronavirus. The shot, made by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc.
Older Americans get chance to join virus vaccine study

Older Americans get chance to join virus vaccine study

A U.S. study of a potential COVID-19 vaccine is being expanded to include older adults, the age group most at risk from the new coronavirus. The shot, made by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc.
From Spanish Flu to COVID-19, a Manitoba centenarian weighs in on pandemic life

From Spanish Flu to COVID-19, a Manitoba centenarian weighs in on pandemic life

There was no social distancing in Jemima (Mime) Westcott's small Manitoba farm community when the Spanish Flu hit over a century ago.
From Spanish Flu to COVID-19, a Manitoba centenarian weighs in on pandemic life

From Spanish Flu to COVID-19, a Manitoba centenarian weighs in on pandemic life

There was no social distancing in Jemima (Mime) Westcott's small Manitoba farm community when the Spanish Flu hit over a century ago.
Canadian premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' delayed to 2021

Canadian premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' delayed to 2021

TORONTO — Mirvish Productions is delaying the opening of a Canadian production of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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