Omicron: Here’s what we know so far about the latest variant of concern
Vaxx Populi: From how vulnerable Canada is to what the vaccine makers are doing in response, here’s what we know about the newest variant of concern
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Patricia Treble
Patricia Treble is the royal specialist at Maclean’s. In addition to her interest in all things monarchical—from the Queen’s constitutional role to Kate’s flyaway hems—she writes on everything from TV, books and celebrity culture to history and sports trends.
The team of scientists guarding Canada against COVID variants—’the known unknown’
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year could be overshadowed by Harry, Charles and Andrew
Queen Elizabeth II marks her 70th year as sovereign in 2022, but the momentous occasion may be eclipsed by the bad headlines generated by the three troublesome princes
The new Diana film ‘Spencer’ may be gorgeous but it lacks tension
Royal expert Patricia Treble’s take on the latest Diana flick: The bones for a good film are all there but the end result is underwhelming. Plus, how closely did it follow what really happened?
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A wedding fit for a commoner
Image of the week: Japan’s Princess Mako trades her royal title for love in a simple ceremony so not to rile her family and the Japanese public
Will this flu season be worse than usual?
Vaxx Populi: In 2020-21, Canada saw just 69 confirmed cases of influenza. Some experts worry we may have lower immunity to the flu, after nearly two years of social distancing.
Meet the University of Saskatchewan student behind Canada’s COVID-19 tracker
When the pandemic started, Noah Little created a website to keep track of rising case numbers. Today, it’s one of Canada’s most-viewed sources of COVID information.
Her Majesty’s cane: Yes, it’s a sign of age, but she wields it well
The Queen has begun using the accoutrement during public appearances, proving once again that she’s wise beyond her years