COVID-19

Stamping out the virus regionally in Canada, without a vaccine, is an enticing possibility. But what are the costs?

Sarmishta Subramanian: In just a few weeks our kids will pile into overcrowded, poorly ventilated classrooms. Our voices aren’t being heard. So maybe it’s time to walk off the job (if we have jobs)

Amir Attaran: Seven promising vaccine candidates are nearing the finish line. Why hasn’t Canada locked down orders for them like our closest allies have?

Mark Kingwell: The U.S. seems to lack the will to beat COVID-19, indulging instead in a ’cult of selfishness’ that means the country fails the marshmallow test. But research states we’ll all fail the test sooner or later.

Lynt Harris was in Surrey, B.C., and Julie Arps was in Ferndale, Wash. They met online while the border was closed, having to find an international loophole just to hold hands and hug.

That’s what some Vancouverites were inspired to do to get their fix during the COVID-19 lockdown, learning open-water swimming at Jericho Beach

The pandemic has exposed Chinese Canadians to new levels of hatred and abuse. Here are just a few of their stories. Words and pictures by Jessica Lee

Marie-Danielle Smith: Waaay back in February focus groups were asked for their thoughts on this year’s economy. How very wrong they were.

The high-wire act of opening schools up without triggering another shutdown is a make-or-break situation. Just ask parents who quit work to care for their kids.

For many Canadians, a non-religious face-covering used to signal danger or shame. Now going without one does.