First Canadian case of new COVID-19 variant confirmed in B.C.

First Canadian case of new COVID-19 variant confirmed in B.C.

The first case of a new, highly-mutated variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been detected for the first time in Canada, British Columbia health officials said on Tuesday. The variant, dubbed BA.2.86, was confirmed in the Fraser Health region, and involves a person who had not travelled outside the province, according to a

Canada advises LGBTQ2 travellers to be aware of U.S. state laws – National

Canada advises LGBTQ2 travellers to be aware of U.S. state laws – National

Amid a wave of legislation in some U.S. states targeting the LGBTQ2 community, Canada has updated its travel advisory for the country specifically advising people to check state and local laws before visiting. While overall travel advice around risk levels or health concerns has not changed for the U.S. by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the

Montreal renters are turning to apartment swapping amid ‘crazy’ affordability crunch

Montreal renters are turning to apartment swapping amid ‘crazy’ affordability crunch

 This is the sixth instalment of New Roots, a series from Motorcycle accident toronto today that looks at how evolving migration patterns and affordability challenges have changed life in communities across Canada since the COVID-19 pandemic.“Apartment swap only,” begins the advertisement for renter Adam Reider’s three-bedroom, ground-floor apartment in Montreal’s sought-after Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighbourhood.The spacious home, which also