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Toronto police officer killed in line of duty at city hall parking garage

Toronto police officer killed in line of duty at city hall parking garage

Toronto police say that one of their officers has been killed in the line of duty. They say Const. Jeffrey Northrup was killed overnight in the parking garage at Toronto City Hall.
BEYOND LOCAL: Who decides which terms we should use to describe marginalized groups?

BEYOND LOCAL: Who decides which terms we should use to describe marginalized groups?

Who is the person or committee invested with the power to decide which terms are the right ones and which should be put to rest?
CANADA: Unvaccinated employees could face masks, segregation upon return to office, experts say

CANADA: Unvaccinated employees could face masks, segregation upon return to office, experts say

As workplaces begin to reopen, employers are grappling with how to keep all workers safe – including those who are unvaccinated
'The truth has been told': Indigenous leaders call for Canada Day reflection

'The truth has been told': Indigenous leaders call for Canada Day reflection

It will be a muted Canada Day in many parts of the country as grief and anger over the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at former residential schools have made it hard for many Canadians to stomach the usual patriotic pomp of July 1.
Ottawa epidemiologist advises province should use caution before entering Step 3

Ottawa epidemiologist advises province should use caution before entering Step 3

Dr. Doug Manuel says some models predict a notable number of infections and hospitalizations among unvaccinated people between 40 and 60 years of age, come this fall.
CANADA: Nearly 30 per cent of respondents broke COVID-19 restrictions, survey says

CANADA: Nearly 30 per cent of respondents broke COVID-19 restrictions, survey says

The survey says some people did not think regulations "made sense for them" because they were fully vaccinated and they felt what they were doing was safe given their status
Liberals say by 2035 all new cars, light-duty trucks sold in Canada will be electric

Liberals say by 2035 all new cars, light-duty trucks sold in Canada will be electric

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said that by 2035, all new cars and light-duty trucks sold in the country will be zero-emission vehicles
OPINION: How to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake and decrease vaccine hesitancy in young people

OPINION: How to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake and decrease vaccine hesitancy in young people

Public health strategies that specifically target older adolescents and young adults using these recommendations may be successful in increasing inoculation uptake and play an important role in ending the pandemic, researchers suggest
WORLD: Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction overturned by court

WORLD: Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction overturned by court

Cosby has served more than two years of a three- to 10-year sentence at a state prison near Philadelphia
ONTARIO: Gyms feel left behind as province moves to Stage 2 reopening

ONTARIO: Gyms feel left behind as province moves to Stage 2 reopening

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business said Ontario has been the slowest Canadian province to reopen fitness facilities as well as a host of other entertainment and service industries, and businesses are struggling as a result