Samantha Beattie
HuffPost Canada
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Toronto’s Vaccine Plan Will Prioritize Homeless People
People with a recent history of homelessness are 20 times more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19. → Read More
B.C. Government Slammed For ‘Utterly Ignorant’ COVID-19 Self-Care Bingo Card
The province suggested people build pillow forts or drink tea to deal with pandemic stress. Twitter was not impressed. → Read More
Big Names Get Behind India Farmers’ Protest As Government Silences Supporters
Celebrities like Rihanna, L Fresh The Lion, Greta Thunberg and Lilly Singh are raising awareness about the massive protest in India. → Read More
Fewer Sexual Assault Patients At Hospital During 1st Wave ‘Majorly Concerning’
Survivors struggled to get support during the first lockdown, research suggests. → Read More
Violent Extremist Group Proud Boys Added To Canada’s Terrorist List
The decision follows the far-right group’s role in the Capitol insurrection. → Read More
Inside The Outbreak That Made Ontario Care Home ‘Ground Zero’ For U.K. Variant
COVID-19 ripped through Roberta Place like wildfire, infecting all but two residents. → Read More
COVID Cases Dropping But Too Early To Ease Restrictions: Tam
Canada is grappling with more than 65,000 cases and at least two new variants. → Read More
Groups Opposing LGBTQ Rights, Abortion Received Federal Wage Subsidy
Ottawa maintains the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy is about protecting workers, no matter who they work for. → Read More
‘He Had Lost All Hope.’ Inside A COVID Outbreak At A Saskatchewan Prison.
One inmate died at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary from COVID-19 and dozens more are recovering. → Read More
This Vaccine Calculator Predicts When Canadians Can Expect Their Shot
What stage are you in the COVID-19 vaccine line? → Read More
Canada’s Plan To Vaccinate 1,200 Inmates Met With Fierce Resistance
Canada has a duty to protect its elderly and vulnerable prisoners, said Minister Bill Blair. → Read More
Here’s A List Of Canadian Politicians Caught Travelling Over Holidays
More than a dozen officials travelled to warmer destinations in December. → Read More
Climate Change In Canada: 3 Crucial Stories To Watch Out For In 2021
A new hydrogen plan, court cases and the Joe Biden administration will shake things up in the months ahead. → Read More
As Politicians Vacation Abroad, Feds Tighten COVID Screening At Border
“The advice has been unequivocal. Now is not the time to be travelling,” said Minister Bill Blair. → Read More
Canada’s ‘Bold’ New Climate Plan Sets The Stage For Historic Action In 2021
“Climate change may seem like some far-off future phenomenon, but we’re in that future now.” → Read More
Canadians Looking Forward To Normal, Boring Tasks Like Errands Post-Pandemic: Poll
We’re also excited to physically touch other humans. → Read More
Photos Of Justin Trudeau Capture ‘Never Ending Year’ That Was 2020
A behind-the-scenes look at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s unprecedented year. → Read More
Canadian Celebrating 1st Christmas Shares Hilariously Accurate Observations
Growing up Muslim, Mohammad Hussain had never experienced the wild ways of Christmas celebrators. Then 2020 came. → Read More
Why Are Canadians Rallying Behind Farmers Protesting In India?
Farmers undertook a “historic” march to India’s capital to oppose new reforms, and had support in many Canadian cities. → Read More
‘Astonishing’ Amount Of Masks Thrown Out During Pandemic: Scientists
Masks stop the spread of COVID-19 but they can’t be recycled and are contributing to the plastic pollution crisis. → Read More