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Prisons in Canada not keeping track of sexual assault allegations

Prisons in Canada not keeping track of sexual assault allegations

In recent years at least three guards have been charged with sex crimes against inmates including a 56-year-old corrections officer at the Grand Valley Institute for Women in Kitchener
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COVID-19: Retired general Rick Hillier leaving role as Ontario vaccine task force head

COVID-19: Retired general Rick Hillier leaving role as Ontario vaccine task force head

Premier Doug Ford said Monday that retired general Rick Hillier will step away from the role when his contract expires on March 31 after turning down a request to stay on
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COVID-19: Trudeau offers reassurance on AstraZeneca safety as European countries suspend use

COVID-19: Trudeau offers reassurance on AstraZeneca safety as European countries suspend use

"Health Canada and our experts and scientists have spent an awful lot of time making sure every vaccine approved in Canada is both safe and effective," Trudeau said
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CANADA: The case for a national strategy to address grief beyond the coronavirus pandemic

CANADA: The case for a national strategy to address grief beyond the coronavirus pandemic

Grief is inevitable, and its effects on individuals, communities and populations need to be recognized and addressed
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Ontario's vaccine booking system launches today for those aged 80 and up

Ontario's vaccine booking system launches today for those aged 80 and up

Ford urges those who don't yet qualify for the vaccine to keep off the website so that it doesn't crash
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CANADA: Rogers signs deal to buy Shaw in deal valued at $26B

CANADA: Rogers signs deal to buy Shaw in deal valued at $26B

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has signed a deal to buy Shaw Communications Inc. in a deal valued at $26 billion, including debt. Under the plan, Rogers will pay $40.
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Don't miss your shot: How to navigate Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine booking system

Don't miss your shot: How to navigate Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine booking system

The province's online portal and an accompanying phone line are set to start taking appointments on Monday at 8 a.m.
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COVID-19 Pandemic leaves youth forced out of foster care even more vulnerable, experts say

COVID-19 Pandemic leaves youth forced out of foster care even more vulnerable, experts say

Once they turn 18, youth in foster care are required to fend for themselves. This includes finding shelter and services
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VILLAGE ARCADE: Microsoft's $7.5B acquisition of ZeniMax might make Xbox Game Pass gaming's best deal

VILLAGE ARCADE: Microsoft's $7.5B acquisition of ZeniMax might make Xbox Game Pass gaming's best deal

Whether you're an Xbox fan or not, it's pretty impressive what Microsoft has been able to achieve with Game Pass
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CANADA: Sex workers say their voice is needed at Commons committee studying Pornhub

CANADA: Sex workers say their voice is needed at Commons committee studying Pornhub

Sandra Wesley, director of Stella, a Montreal advocacy group for sex workers, said when she asked to testify, "the response that I got back is that sex workers are not relevant to this conversation"
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