As Ontario works through phase three of its vaccination plan, the priority to vaccinate Gen Z (18 to 24 years of age) lies at the bottom of the list, starting only by the week of May 24 in most regions. As more younger patients make up new COVID-19 ICU admissions, what does this mean for young adults living with family or roommates, and students travelling back home without vaccination?
View More Ontario’s Vaccine Prioritization Leaves Students in the Cold
Physicians trained abroad want to help with the fight against COVID-19. Why won’t Canada let them? Jagdeesh Mann investigates in this long-form essay written in collaboration with The Walrus.
View More Even During a Pandemic, Immigrant Doctors Struggle to Find Work
The Indian diaspora in Canada is devastated by the COVID-19 crisis unfolding thousands of kilometres away, fearing for family members and friends.
View More “All We Can Do Is Pray”: Indian Diaspora Shaken by COVID-19 Crisis Back Home
Twin Inuit sisters from Queen’s University are running an online store that sells face masks designed by Indigenous artists.
View More Inuit Sisters Donate Profits to Indigenous Charity
Canada has announced an ambitious immigration target as a major part of its post-COVID-19 recovery. NCM reporter Zahra Mahdi looks into what this will look like and what experts say about the feasibility of this new plan
View More Meeting Immigration Targets During a Pandemic Will Be a Challenge, Say Experts
Niagara Falls, one of the seven wonders of the world, attracts millions of visitors every year and generates over $2 billion annually for the Canadian economy. New Canadian Media looks at the impact of the pandemic on the region
View More Businesses in Niagara See Plummeting Fortunes
In Quebec, the pandemic has reinforced systemic inequities faced by international students from the developing world. In the first part of this two-part series, Christopher Chanco explores the experiences of one student from the Republic of the Congo.
View More In Quebec, Pandemic Hits Students From Developing Countries Harder Than Most
COVID-19 health protocols have shut down many free tax clinics. Like in many other areas of life, community groups and volunteers have stepped up to offer help in new and novel ways.
View More Taxed by COVID, Community Centres Rally to Help Low-Income Clients
Canadian Muslims are celebrating Ramadan differently this year. Sedanah Qwai reports on adaptations for this 30-day spiritual fasting that typically revolves around large gatherings and community dinners after sundown.
View More Mosque Restrictions Inspire Muslims to Find New Ways to Celebrate Ramadan
Experts warn of limited COVID-19 information available to federal inmates, suggesting that lack of trust may fuel vaccine hesitancy in federal prisons.
View More Lack of Trust May Fuel Vaccine Hesitancy in Federal Prisons