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Wait time for MRIs, imaging services have Canadians paying for their pain

Wait time for MRIs, imaging services have Canadians paying for their pain

Come 2022, the Conference Board of Canada estimates the average wait time for an MRI will rise to 133 days
ONTARIO: Court certifies class action against Uber

ONTARIO: Court certifies class action against Uber

Uber has long refused to recognize couriers and drivers using its platform as employees and instead likened them to independent contractors because they have the flexibility to drive or deliver as little or as much as they want
COVID-19: With restrictions lifting, ‘immune-insecure’ people have to navigate added risks in social life

COVID-19: With restrictions lifting, ‘immune-insecure’ people have to navigate added risks in social life

Studies tackling the social parameters of everyday decision-making and social inclusion in response to public health policy are just emerging
Canada to donate 10M unused Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses to poor countries

Canada to donate 10M unused Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses to poor countries

International Development Minister Karina Gould announced the donation through the COVAX vaccine-sharing alliance on Thursday, as many developing nations continue to struggle with a shortage of shots
Ontario puts additional $2.2B toward COVID-19 fund, preparing for effects of variants

Ontario puts additional $2.2B toward COVID-19 fund, preparing for effects of variants

The province reported 513 new infections on Thursday, with more than 80 per cent of them in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people
WORLD: How COVID-19 caused a global setback in reproductive and sexual health rights

WORLD: How COVID-19 caused a global setback in reproductive and sexual health rights

Measures to combat COVID-19 have affected sexual and reproductive health care around the globe, including maternal and newborn care, birth control and access to abortion
Indigenous students could benefit from program funding to address pandemic learning loss

Indigenous students could benefit from program funding to address pandemic learning loss

Grant applications will be accepted until Aug. 26
Whale transferred to U.S. aquarium from Marineland dies, no plans to replace it

Whale transferred to U.S. aquarium from Marineland dies, no plans to replace it

Mystic Aquarium said Havok, a male beluga, died Friday after a lengthy battle with a pre-existing gastrointestinal condition
CANADA: Big three grocers see shifting shopping habits as pandemic restrictions ease

CANADA: Big three grocers see shifting shopping habits as pandemic restrictions ease

Metro, Loblaw and Empire all noted an increase in traffic in their stores in recent quarters, but smaller basket sizes and more muted sales, an indication that people are shopping around more and potentially spending more at restaurants
Pastor fired after coming out as trans files lawsuit against Baptist church

Pastor fired after coming out as trans files lawsuit against Baptist church

An Ontario pastor who was fired from a Baptist church after coming out as transgender has filed a lawsuit for wrongful dismissal, alleging her termination was spurred by discrimination. Rev.