Appearances can be deceiving. Anthony Germain learned that lesson — and quite a lot more — from Mitch and Gary, two brothers whose tale involves addiction, love and a call for change.

Independent bookstores have been among the few economic success stories of the COVID-19 pandemic. Booksellers in Ottawa weigh in on the surprise plot twist — and reveal their top sellers.

The pandemic didn’t keep people from the polls in Canada — but it did help to keep governments in power as incumbents were re-elected in three provincial elections. That wasn’t the only common thread linking 2020’s votes.

All those new pet photos you’ve been seeing on social media don’t lie. The pandemic has prompted booming demand for pets from Canadians feeling isolated after months of social distancing. And that’s meant big opportunities for some Canadian companies that cater to that craving for companionship.

Thirteen more residents have died from COVID-19 since Wednesday at a long-term care home in Scarborough, Ont., that’s grappling with a major outbreak.

Dylan Cozens scored a hat trick and had three assists in Canada’s 16-2 win over Germany to open the world junior men’s hockey championship on Saturday in Edmonton.

Health officials in Ontario said on Saturday that two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus variant first detected in the United Kingdom have appeared in the province, the first confirmed instances in Canada. Here is what Canadians should know about the new variant.

Ontario announced on Saturday its first two confirmed cases in the province of the COVID-19 variant first identified in the United Kingdom.

Ontario announced on Saturday its first two confirmed cases in the province of the COVID-19 variant first identified in the United Kingdom.

Rising water levels have forced more than 200 people living north of Quebec City to leave their homes, with some residents being rescued by a provincial police helicopter.