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ONTARIO: SIU investigating allegations of sexual assault against OPP in Pikangikum

ONTARIO: SIU investigating allegations of sexual assault against OPP in Pikangikum

The investigation follows allegations of misconduct against members of the OPP by the community
CANADA: Military laying groundwork for arrival of armed drones

CANADA: Military laying groundwork for arrival of armed drones

Royal Canadian Air Force commander says a formal request for bids between the two dronemakers shortlisted for the multibillion-dollar competition is scheduled to kick off in the fall
ONTARIO: Educators, advocacy groups raise alarm about online learning plan

ONTARIO: Educators, advocacy groups raise alarm about online learning plan

Groups say they are worried the government is considering establishing a permanent online learning stream
Health Canada approves Pfizer shot for kids 12 and up

Health Canada approves Pfizer shot for kids 12 and up

Approval prompts Alberta to announce it would offer the shot to kids in that age bracket
CANADA: Consumers lose trust in big brands during pandemic, study says

CANADA: Consumers lose trust in big brands during pandemic, study says

The study also found Canadians have a high ability to detect whether a brand demonstrates a short-lived act of compassion to take advantage of the pandemic
Ontario loosens LTC restrictions as vaccination rates in homes rise

Ontario loosens LTC restrictions as vaccination rates in homes rise

Long-term Care Minister Merrilee Fullerton said the province is making the change to improve quality of life for residents
Ornge says service will continue despite labour issues with paramedics

Ornge says service will continue despite labour issues with paramedics

Unifor, which represents Ornge workers, says paramedics voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, if necessary, in a vote tabulated Friday
BEYOND LOCAL: The common denominator between Zoom fatigue and distracted driving

BEYOND LOCAL: The common denominator between Zoom fatigue and distracted driving

Remote work — with its countless and never-ending online meetings — is taking its toll on employees
ONTARIO: Group of police officers files constitutional challenge over pandemic rules

ONTARIO: Group of police officers files constitutional challenge over pandemic rules

The claim seeks a number of declarations, including that religious services and protests are exempt from rules on gatherings, and that lockdowns and stay-at-home orders are a form of martial law, which the province does not have jurisdiction to enact
ONTARIO: First Nations STEM mentorship program opens to high school students

ONTARIO: First Nations STEM mentorship program opens to high school students

The non-profit corporation hopes to have 30 Indigenous high school students enrol in the mentorship program this summer