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2 in 3 Canadians want government to take over long-term care facilities
Two in three Canadians want the government to take over long term care facilities as the COVID-19 pandemic exposes tragic realities about the conditions in which Canadian seniors and others who cannot care for themselves live. Recent estimates are that
Airbnb’s pivot from short-term to long-term stays runs into legal roadblock in Vancouver
By Lisa Tanh Airbnb’s pivot from short-term to long-term stays in Vancouver in the wake of COVID-19 could land both the hosts and the platform in legal trouble, and a city councillor has brought an urgent motion to get ahead
4 in 5 Canadians want US border to stay closed
More than four in five Canadians want Canada’s border with the United States to stay closed and three quarters would not consider a day trip to the US this summer even if the border opens, a new poll has found.
Metro Vancouver detached prices plummeting in May
Metro Vancouver detached home prices are in free fall in May as economic turbulence caused by COVID-19 related lock down measures continue to rock the region’s housing market. The OpenHousing House Price Index for detached properties – calculated using the
7 in 10 Canadians blame China for COVID-19 pandemic but reject the term “Chinese virus” – poll
More than seven-in-ten Canadians blame China for the COVID-19 outbreak, but a similar number oppose referring to the novel coronavirus as the “Chinese virus”, a new Research Co. survey has found. The tracking poll found that 72% think the Government
British youth worried for their future prospects in COVID-19 ‘new normal’
Britain’s young people are worried for their future prospects in COVID-19 ‘new normal’ and youth are also turning to traditional media outlets – many for the first time – and rejecting fake news on social media, the latest ‘Youth Covid-19’
Canada looking to increase minimum mortgage down payments from 5% to 10%
Canada is looking to stop its historic household debt soaring even higher due to the novel coronavirus crisis by requiring higher mortgage down payments, the country’s national housing agency said. Evan Siddall, president and CEO of the Canada Mortgage and
Deep sea nodule mining threatens Pacific Ocean environment and island nations
Deep sea nodule mining would cause extensive and severe damage lasting generations leading to irreversible species loss, a new report analyzing over 250 peer reviewed scientific articles finds. The report notes that there is little to no social licence to
Frontline doctor calls Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine deal with China “dangerous”
By Lisa Tanh A frontline physician based in the Greater Toronto Area is warning the public that Canada’s new deal with China to develop a COVID-19 vaccine is “counterproductive” and “dangerous” because of the Chinese government’s longstanding history of secrecy.
Canadian mining company in Peru tried to cover up COVID-19 outbreak endangering workers, community – report
A Canadian mining company stands accused of trying to cover up a COVID-19 outbreak at one of its mines in Peru jeopardizing the health of workers and the nearby communities, according to a report by a human rights organization. A