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Christo, creator of ambitious public art projects, dies at age 84

Sunday, May 31, 2020 6:07:20 PM
Christo was known for his public art projects that often involved wrapping large objects and buildings in fabric. The projects would usually disappear soon after they were installed.

Canadian Transportation Agency overwhelmed by 2-year backlog of air passenger complaints

Sunday, May 31, 2020 6:30:35 AM
The Canadian Transportation Agency is wrestling with a backlog of nearly 14,000 air passenger complaints accumulated over the past two years, at the same time as thousands of Canadians are demanding that the agency help get their money back...

SpaceX's Dragon capsule docks at International Space Station

Sunday, May 31, 2020 5:26:28 AM
​​​​​​​SpaceX's astronaut-riding Dragon capsule has docked at the International Space Station, after a historic liftoff from Florida.

Our lockdown is only a glimpse into the difficult lives of the war-torn and displaced

Saturday, May 30, 2020 11:00:00 PM
At least in Canada and other western countries we know that our isolation will end eventually, in contrast to those displaced by conflict and living in camps and shelters around the world, writes Marwa Awad.

The PM and the Queen: Talking about the state of the world and bringing hope to Canadians

Saturday, May 30, 2020 11:00:00 PM
A phone call between Justin Trudeau and Queen Elizabeth gave them a chance to speak about the pandemic and the prime minister the opportunity to thank the monarch for recent messages of support to Canadians.

Planning a Canadian vacation? Some provinces may be off limits. Here's what you need to know

Saturday, May 30, 2020 11:00:00 PM
This summer, many Canadians may choose to explore their own country due to closed borders and concerns about contracting COVID-19 while travelling abroad. Here's what you need to know about travel advisories and restrictions for each...

Demand for online learning services soars during pandemic

Saturday, May 30, 2020 11:00:00 PM
As the coronavirus pandemic forces many to hunker down at home, a growing number of people have turned to online learning resources like MasterClass, the Great Courses and Mango Languages.

As NHL looks to restart season, just how accommodating should governments be with quarantine rules?

Saturday, May 30, 2020 11:00:00 PM
Canadian politicians know that their constituents want the NHL to resume business, but after hunkering down for months to protect public safety, it remains unclear how tolerant ordinary Canadians will be if players are given freedoms the...

Why new data tracking COVID-19 spread by neighbourhood, income is so important

Saturday, May 30, 2020 11:00:00 PM
Toronto doctors say they’re optimistic politicians are beginning to turn their attention to the spread of COVID-19 in working-class neighbourhoods full of essential workers, and that Ontario's new testing strategy could help tackle one of...

Cooped up by the pandemic, more people are taking part in polls

Saturday, May 30, 2020 11:00:00 PM
An unexpected consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is that response rates in polls have reversed their decline.