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Two picturesque towns intricately linked along the Canada-U.S. border are fighting for the right to become their own travel bubble.

Canadians talk about how they will celebrate this Thanksgiving weekend during a pandemic.

India has the world's second-highest number of COVID-19 cases, growing by a seven-day average of 69,368. Yet despite a stigma against contracting coronavirus, few people seem to be taking precautions seriously.

As Republicans rush to confirm Amy Coney Barrett as the next U.S. Supreme Court justice, COVID-19 could play a pivotal role in the outcome. Some Republican senators with the virus may be unable to cast their vote in person, as required.

As Donald Trump aims to resume campaign appearances on Saturday, 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19, there are questions as to whether that is safe -- and whether Trump skirted testing rules ahead of last week's debate.

Ottawa put out the call for volunteer contact tracers months ago but hasn't used any of the 50,000 people who signed up.

The Nobel Committee awards its 2020 peace prize to the World Food Programme, citing its efforts to stop the weaponizing of hunger.

Coronavirus storylines will be part of several prime-time series this season, including The Good Doctor and This is Us. Some producers say they have a responsibility to reflect reality, but some critics say it's just too soon.

Comedians Ivan Decker and Ali Hassan talk to The National’s Ian Hanomansing about the realities of standup during the COVID-19 pandemic and why laughter can sometimes be the best medicine during times of uncertainty.

Canada's Indigenous services minister says the federal government will meet with Indigenous leaders to talk about racism in the health-care system after an Indigenous woman recorded nurses insulting her before her death in a Quebec hospital last month.

Ontario's patient ombudsman is calling for urgent action to prevent a second wave of COVID-19 deaths in long-term care homes, where more than 1,800 people have died. A new report lists some of the many complaints lodged, including infected care workers ordered to report to work.

College and university students are faced with the dilemma of whether or not to go home for Thanksgiving during a pandemic and risk bringing COVID-19 to another location or back to campus. Some schools say students should stay away from hot spots, including Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal.

Many people have been looking to Canada’s East Coast with envy as its number of COVID-19 cases remains low, but some are taking action and moving to the Atlantic bubble permanently.

Despite highly publicized promises of discounts and rebates on car insurance because people were driving less during the COVID-19 pandemic, rates actually rose on new policies in some provinces.

The Hockey Diversity Alliance has announced it will separate from the NHL after months of negotiations. The initiative led by Black NHL players said it didn't see enough action from the league, only performative public relations efforts.

The National for October 8, 2020

Vice-President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris have both claimed victory in the tense vice-presidential debate, but it’s already been overshadowed by a vicious tirade against Harris from U.S. President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, despite being infected with COVID-19, Trump has refused to agree to a virtual debate with Joe Biden.

U.S. authorities have foiled an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat. Authorities say the scheme involved at least six men angry over her handling of COVID-19 measures in the state and got as far as running practice drills before agents broke it up.

The risk of a Thanksgiving gathering depends on where people live. Infectious diseases physician Dr. Zain Chagla breaks down how to keep the holiday safe.

Edmonton has asked the province for further restrictions to fight COVID-19 as it shoulders about half of Alberta's cases, but the province has announced only voluntary measures. Even so, many in the capital seem willing to take the extra steps.

The At Issue panel unpacks the mixed messages on COVID-19 guidelines ahead of the Thanksgiving weekend, especially from Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Plus, in this extended edition, the panellists weigh in on the prime minister's comments about the U.S. election and the new Green Party leader.

The residents of a Mississauga, Ont., neighbourhood say they’ve been fighting a rat infestation for years and want city council to do more, including providing rebates for traps or exterminators.

U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris faced off in the only vice-presidential debate, 12-feet apart and separated by plexiglass barriers.

A panel of U.S. politics experts breaks down what happened during the vice-presidential debate between Vice-President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris and the impact it could have on November’s election.