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Trudeau open to discussing decriminalization of hard drugs

Trudeau open to discussing decriminalization of hard drugs

The cities of Kingston, Montreal and Ottawa have endorsed decriminalization in the past.
'Every pandemic runs its course,' Tam assures public in face of Omicron

'Every pandemic runs its course,' Tam assures public in face of Omicron

Canada is expecting a potentially massive surge in cases in the coming weeks, driven by the new Omicron variant already spreading through communities, said Dr. Theresa Tam
Ontario college faculty could begin working to rule this weekend

Ontario college faculty could begin working to rule this weekend

OPSEU and colleges' bargaining teams accuse each other of obstructing progress in talks.
Ontario hospitals to call for re-activation of mass vaccination programs: OHA president

Ontario hospitals to call for re-activation of mass vaccination programs: OHA president

Dr. Peter Juni, Director of the Ontario Science Advisory Table, says health measures should include putting capacity limits back in high-risk settings.
Traveller confusion reigns amid shifting advice and variants

Traveller confusion reigns amid shifting advice and variants

The prospect of flying abroad is 'incredibly confusing' as passengers remain uncertain about whether they will be tested at airports upon return or forced to quarantine — on top of the gamut of measures in other countries — said Marty Firestone, president of Toronto-based insurer Travel Secure
CANADA: 'Every pandemic runs its course,' Tam assures public in face of Omicron

CANADA: 'Every pandemic runs its course,' Tam assures public in face of Omicron

While COVID-19 might be with us for many years to come, Tam is optimistic the pandemic could end in the foreseeable future
Ontarians report problems with vax booking site as 50+ become eligible for boosters

Ontarians report problems with vax booking site as 50+ become eligible for boosters

The provincial vaccine booking platform opened for appointments at 8 a.m., but shortly afterwards showed a message to try again later
BEYOND LOCAL: Marineland charged for using dolphins and whales in shows

BEYOND LOCAL: Marineland charged for using dolphins and whales in shows

Police say Marineland used dolphins, whales for entertainment purposes in contradiction to laws passed in 2019 that made it an offence for dolphins and whales to perform
Slow government approval process for new treatments hurting breast cancer patients: experts

Slow government approval process for new treatments hurting breast cancer patients: experts

Experts say Canadian breast cancer patients are being held back from the latest technology for their care because of the country's rigorous vetting process.
ONTARIO: Give gig workers more rights, transparency, benefits, committee recommends

ONTARIO: Give gig workers more rights, transparency, benefits, committee recommends

Of particular interest was the recommendation that the government look into developing a portable benefits plan tied directly to workers, not their employers