Beyond Local

Mark Turik is one of many Canadians reflecting on the tragedy, and the work he did to try to help in its aftermath, as the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attack approaches

The debates come as opinion polls suggest the Liberals and Conservatives are stuck in a tight two-way race

Canada at its peak had about 2,300 soldiers in Afghanistan alone. Today, it has less than that spread across 20 different missions, a reflection of the lack of public and political will and enthusiasm for military interventions abroad

Pies have been popular

With vaccination efforts now widespread and COVID-19 levels well below their Canadian highs, corporations and party circuit regulars are becoming more comfortable with bringing back their favourite fetes

For children, the risks associated with school closures have surpassed the health risks associated with COVID-19

To be eligible, travellers must have allowed at least 14 days to pass since their last vaccine shot and show proof of a negative molecular test for COVID-19 that's no more than 72 hours old

Burnout occurs in many occupations, but health care exposes its professionals to unusual types of stress, including moral distress

Medical regulators and Human Rights opinions indicate that employers and business owners can impose strict vaccination rules

Const. Mark O'Connell was hit by a man accused of impaired driving in early August and his heart stopped beating, but he says the incident has made him a better person and officer