How Trump and Putin are alike in one particular way

Shannon Gormley: Both men may exalt imperialism and racism as examples of the only moral virtue they recognize—domination—but the most important thing for both is that their political ventures pay

Dear Abu: ‘You’ve never been able to read my work, but I know you are proud of me’

Before You Go: Journalist Haroon Khalid writes a letter to his father, who doesn't speak English, on the heartbreak of their language divide and what brings them together regardless of it

Can two people who've been vaccinated hug each other?

Vaxx Populi: Theoretically, the answer to the question should be a qualified yes, but new information—especially about the new variants—have experts counselling caution

How a grieving mother helped create a DNA database to identify Canada's missing

After Judy Peterson's daughter disappeared 27 years ago, she poured herself into a campaign to create the more integrated, country-wide DNA database. Here's how it led to a Quebec mother finding her son.

Doug Ford's Feb. 8 Ontario COVID-19 update: Live video

The premier is said to be announcing a gradual coronavirus reopening plan for Ontario

COVID-19 in Canada: How our battle against the second wave is going

The latest numbers from across country showing where the virus is spreading, and how quickly