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Health Canada confident AstraZeneca vaccine safe and effective against COVID-19

Health Canada confident AstraZeneca vaccine safe and effective against COVID-19

The latest vaccine confusion comes as new daily cases of COVID-19 are up 15 per cent across Canada in the last week, prompting some provinces to prepare for new lockdowns or warn they're coming if people aren't more careful
Injunction against quarantine hotel policy denied, constitutional hearing to go ahead

Injunction against quarantine hotel policy denied, constitutional hearing to go ahead

The Canadian Constitution Foundation had asked for the injunction while waiting for the courts to rule on whether the policy for incoming international travellers is constitutional
COVID-19: How universities can support Indigenous online learners

COVID-19: How universities can support Indigenous online learners

Indigenous people with experience guiding culturally safe talking circles in an online environment can work with students to nurture safe virtual spaces
ONTARIO: Family doctors' group calls for more involvement in COVID-19 vaccinations

ONTARIO: Family doctors' group calls for more involvement in COVID-19 vaccinations

Health Minister Christine Elliott says more vaccine supply will be sent to primary care physicians in the future, though she did not provide specifics
CANADA: Canadian Forces writing 'playbook' for handling allegations involving top brass

CANADA: Canadian Forces writing 'playbook' for handling allegations involving top brass

CAF will also update the existing code of conduct to more clearly define actions that are unacceptable and violate the military's values
COVID-19: Health Canada says AstraZeneca vaccine safe, effective but will add warning on clots

COVID-19: Health Canada says AstraZeneca vaccine safe, effective but will add warning on clots

The European Medicines Agency last week amended its authorization of the vaccine to say there is not an overall increase in the risk of blood clots after getting the vaccine
COVID-19: Expert explains why policing religious gathering limits during the pandemic requires sensitivity

COVID-19: Expert explains why policing religious gathering limits during the pandemic requires sensitivity

For many observers of public life, there is a tension that is difficult to reconcile between respect for the law of God and respect for the law of society, the former prevailing over the latter, religions prof says
'More than just a disruption:' education experts warn of pandemic-driven 'crisis'

'More than just a disruption:' education experts warn of pandemic-driven 'crisis'

Whether derailed developmental and academic goals can – or will – be addressed is a pressing question for frazzled families still reeling from COVID-induced chaos
Role of snow fleas among most critical of any species on earth

Role of snow fleas among most critical of any species on earth

These tiny insects, more properly called springtails, are the most plentiful creature in all of Ontario and are found everywhere on globe, says outdoors columnist
BEYOND LOCAL: How to address internalized white supremacy and its potential health impacts

BEYOND LOCAL: How to address internalized white supremacy and its potential health impacts

There are many spaces where internalized white supremacy has created detrimental impacts on Black people’s health, professor says