TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. announced an agreement Monday to buy Shaw Communications Inc. in a deal valued at $26 billion, including debt.
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Some Travellers Arriving in Canada Violating Quarantine Act
Several international travellers arriving at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport have refused to comply with a new rule requiring a three-day hotel quarantine, local police said Wednesday.
Advocates Call for COVID-19 Vaccination Plan for Migrant and Undocumented Workers
TORONTO — Migrant and undocumented workers must have access to the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Canada’s immunization effort, advocates said Wednesday, calling on all levels of government to ensure the workers are guaranteed the shots.
Surging Rate of COVID-19 Infections Eases; Health Officials Warn Against Complacency
TORONTO — The soaring rate of new COVID-19 infections has moderated substantially across the country in recent weeks because of anti-pandemic restrictions, health authorities said, as they warned against complacency.
Health Canada Approves Spartan Bioscience’s Previously Recalled Rapid COVID-19 Test
TORONTO — The federal government has approved an Ottawa company’s made-in-Canada rapid COVID-19 test, Health Canada confirmed Saturday as the nation’s top doctor warned the virus’s impact on the health-care system showed no signs of abating.
Subway Can Press $210-Million Defamation Suit Against CBC for Show on Chicken Content
TORONTO — A defamation lawsuit by the world’s largest fast-food operator against Canada’s public broadcaster over a report on the chain’s chicken sandwiches can proceed, Ontario’s top court has ruled.
Jets’ Forward Patrik Laine Day-to-Day with Upper-Body Injury
TORONTO — Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice says star forward Patrik Laine is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Starbucks to Expedite Closure of 300 Stores in Canada
TORONTO — Starbucks says its plan to close up to 300 coffee shops across Canada will be complete by the end of March.
Provinces Awash in Second Wave, Sharpen Focus of Vaccine Rollout Plans
TORONTO — Canada’s initial rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine came into clearer focus Thursday as Ontario announced it would go ahead with its first immunizations on Tuesday, while high case counts continued to strain the health-care systems in several parts of the country.
Pandemic Financial Pressures Deplete Finances, Spirits as Festive Season Approaches
TORONTO — Pandemic restrictions and financial strain mean Christmas will look different than past years for Tia Cyr and her family, so she enlisted Santa in breaking the news to her son.
Ottawa Must Be More Transparent Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: Expert
TORONTO, Ont. — As some provinces push for clarity on when they will receive their share of Canada’s COVID-19 vaccines, one expert says the government should be more transparent about the terms of its contracts with the companies making the shots.
Tam Warns of Increasing Pressure on Hospitals as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise
TORONTO — The rising tide of COVID-19 infections across much of Canada threatens to swamp a hospital system already under strain, the country’s top doctor warned Saturday amid case numbers that continued to set records in long-standing virus hot spots.
