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The sun sets over the Toronto skyline during the opening ceremony for the Pan Am Games

Canada’s soaring housing prices leave potential homeowners with limited choices. Local and federal govts are trying to help.

Since the start of the pandemic, housing costs in many areas have climbed at a pace well ahead of income growth, with the average price up more than 50% in two years. Canada’s local and federal governments are now pursuing measures to try and rein in prices.

Canada’s soaring housing prices leave potential homeowners with limited choices. Local and federal govts are trying to help.
Developing mixed use and mixed income neighbourhoods will help cities recover after the pandemic.

Inclusion, walkability will be key to rebuilding cities after the pandemic

Inclusion, walkability will be key to rebuilding cities after the pandemic
In this April 13, 2010, photo, one gram of psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms, is seen on a scale at New York University in New York. 

This Canadian company is betting big on the ‘psychedelic renaissance’

This Canadian company is betting big on the ‘psychedelic renaissance’
People walk while vehicle move through historical Khyber Pass in Jamrud, the main town of Pakistan's Khyber district bordering Afghanistan, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021.

Canada promised to resettle 40,000 Afghans. Many are still waiting for answers.

Canada promised to resettle 40,000 Afghans. Many are still waiting for answers.
A woman holds on to a child's hand and she places flowers at a memorial

After killing of Muslim family in Canada, this advocate calls for a collective plan to fight Islamophobia

After killing of Muslim family in Canada, this advocate calls for a collective plan to fight Islamophobia
A 91-year-old white woman with gray hair, wearing glasses and a pink top, sits on a sofa and reads a newsletter.

A toddler's newsletter inspires joy for isolated seniors in Toronto

The pandemic hit retirement homes hard. “Fridays with Edison,” a newsletter written in the voice of a 2-year-old, has kept residents at one Toronto retirement home inspired and connected.

A toddler's newsletter inspires joy for isolated seniors in Toronto
A massive protest of women wearing colorful head wraps and masks with signs supporting Karima Mehrab Baloch.

Canada urged to investigate the death of Baloch human rights activist 

Karima Mehrab Baloch, 37, advocated for Balochistan's regional independence from Pakistan. Her death in Canada has sparked an international outcry.

Canada urged to investigate the death of Baloch human rights activist 
A man stands in front of the Skogafoss waterfall in Skogar, Iceland, March 8, 2020.

2020: The year of the primal scream — and other pandemic remedies 

The pandemic pushed our collective mental health to the breaking point with unprecedented stress, anxiety and fear. From screaming and baking to writing and singing, here are just some of the ways people around the world coped under lockdown.

2020: The year of the primal scream — and other pandemic remedies 
Several rows of outdoor seating are shown with cars in the distance and a movie project shining bright in the distance.

The pop culture that got us through 2020

In 2020, we leaned on pop culture more than ever for moments of levity, distraction — and sometimes even clarity — during a chaotic year. Looking back, here are some of the pop culture moments that stuck with us.

The pop culture that got us through 2020
A still shot from "Trigger Warning" Episode 106 pictures (left to right) Hamza Haq as Dr. Bashir "Bash" Hamed and Jihn Hannah as Dr. Jed Bishop.

TV series ‘Transplant’ follows Syrian refugee doctor as he resettles in Canada

Actor Hamza Haq is the star of “Transplant.” He joined The World’s host Marco Werman from Toronto.

TV series ‘Transplant’ follows Syrian refugee doctor as he resettles in Canada
Erika Peterson, pictured in her first winter in Canada, left the US for Ottawa in 2018.

Some Americans fled to Canada when Trump won. Will a Biden presidency bring them home?

Stephen Shainbart was one of the thousands of Americans who, feeling shocked by Donald Trump’s victory, went online looking for information about how to move to Canada. He says even a Biden win won't bring him home now.

Some Americans fled to Canada when Trump won. Will a Biden presidency bring them home?
Artist Daniel Voshart's machine learning-assisted images of Roman emperors Augustus, left, and Maximinus Thrax, right.

This artist used machine learning to create realistic portraits of Roman emperors

Toronto artist Daniel Voshart spent his free time during the pandemic learning a design software called Artbreeder. He compiled hundreds of images from ancient sculpted busts, coins and statues to create realistic-looking portraits of Roman emperors from the Principate period.

This artist used machine learning to create realistic portraits of Roman emperors
Two people stand outside a window peering inside a facility.

Isolation may be a greater risk than COVID-19 for residents of Canada's nursing homes

Canada's nursing homes were hit especially hard by the coronavirus. To protect residents, provincial governments issued lockdown measures and shut out families. But some experts argue that confinement and isolation can do more harm than good.

Isolation may be a greater risk than COVID-19 for residents of Canada's nursing homes
Nick Abrantes walks after purchased three pairs of shoes during a phased reopening from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions in Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 19, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo

Canadian universal basic income experiment has been life-changing for those unemployed amid coronavirus 

One economist calls it a “modern policy for a modern labor market.”

Canadian universal basic income experiment has been life-changing for those unemployed amid coronavirus 
Mark Saunders, then the deputy police chief, speaks at a news conference in Toronto, Canada, Feb. 24, 2015.  

Toronto's first black police chief resigns

Activists say the Toronto police chief helped maintain the status quo. 

Toronto's first black police chief resigns