Why doctors say we need to cast a wider net for COVID-19 in Canada

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The label says 100% compostable plastic. But it’s likely ending up in a landfill

Over the last year, Marketplace has investigated the overuse of plastic packaging at some of Canada’s top supermarket chains. A

‘We’re just lost’: Why the U.S. still lags on COVID-19 testing

Inside Northwell Health’s year-old $60 million US dollar lab, located in an old military complex outside New York City, Dr.

‘Performance of a lifetime’: Memorable Canadian figure skating moments at home

Montreal’s Bell Centre is set to serve as the host venue of the 2020 World Figure Skating Championships — arguably

‘We are not animals’: Refugees caught between Turkey and Greece have nowhere to turn

«I swear to God I’m really tired,» 18-year old Syrian Ibrahim Gazel said, standing in a field of dashed dreams.

Canucks stop 4-game skid as Miller, MacEwen lead way past Avalanche

Zack MacEwen scored his second goal of the night late in the third period as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the

Toronto’s offensive woes continue as Ducks complete California sweep of Leafs

Carter Rowney and Adam Henrique scored, John Gibson and Ryan Miller combined to stop 30 shots and the Anaheim Ducks

Tkachuk’s 3-assist night helps Flames claim key victory against Coyotes

Matthew Tkachuk assisted on all three Calgary Flames goals in a 3-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Friday. Johnny

Canadian Fernandez falls to top-seeded Svitolina at Monterrey Open

Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez’s bid to play into the weekend at a second straight WTA tournament ended Friday with a

Hellebuyck holds Golden Knights off scoresheet as Jets soar in shutout win

Connor Hellebuyck isn’t taking his recent success for granted. Hellebuyck made 29 saves to record his league-leading sixth shutout of

Trump appoints new chief of staff, sends Mulvaney to Northern Ireland

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday named Rep. Mark Meadows as his new chief of staff, replacing Mick Mulvaney, who

Watch the Dream Gap Tour Women’s Hockey Showcase

Click on the video player above to watch the Dream Gap Tour Women’s Hockey Showcase from Tempe, Ariz. Team McGovern

Watch the Dream Gap Tour Women’s Hockey Showcase

Click on the video player above to watch the Dream Gap Tour Women’s Hockey Showcase from Tempe, Ariz. Team McGovern

South by Southwest festival cancelled over COVID-19

Officials in Austin, Texas, have cancelled the South by Southwest arts and technology festival. Mayor Steve Adler said Friday he’d

Bottcher clinches playoff spot at Brier with victory over Epping

After close losses in the last two Tim Hortons Brier finals, Brendan Bottcher’s Alberta team is well aware of the

Alberta and Saskatchewan to meet in 1-2 Page playoff game at Brier

After close losses in the last two Tim Hortons Brier finals, Brendan Bottcher’s Alberta team is well aware of the

Canada’s wheelchair rugby team remains undefeated at Paralympic qualifier

Canada’s wheelchair rugby team continued its strong start to the IWRF Paralympic qualification tournament by beating Sweden 55-39 in Richmond,

Canada’s wheelchair rugby team beats Sweden, remains undefeated at Paralympic qualifier

Canada’s wheelchair rugby team continued its strong start to the IWRF Paralympic qualification tournament by beating Sweden 55-39 in Richmond,

Top-ranked Carleton reaches men’s basketball semis for 18th straight year

A huge second quarter propelled the No. 5 Western Mustangs to an 86-72 win over the No. 4 Alberta Golden

Western downs Alberta to advance to men’s basketball semifinals

A huge second quarter propelled the No. 5 Western Mustangs to an 86-72 win over the No. 4 Alberta Golden

‘Batten down the hatches’: Oilpatch braces as prices plummet

Canada’s oilpatch is bracing for the impact of plunging crude prices after OPEC and its allies failed to reach a

Scientists make cake with butter from bugs instead of cows

Belgian waffles may be about to become more environmentally friendly. Scientists at Ghent University in Belgium are experimenting with larva

Daughter of Dennis Oland’s defence lawyer was producer of CBC documentary The Oland Murder

A co-producer of a major documentary series on the Richard Oland murder case broadcast by the CBC is the daughter

Just when Erica Gavel wanted to quit, her sporting career rocketed

In a matter of two years, basketball player Erica Gavel tore her meniscus, fractured her foot, had meniscus surgery, broke