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ONTARIO: Web portal, service desk in the works for COVID-19 vaccine appointments

ONTARIO: Web portal, service desk in the works for COVID-19 vaccine appointments

A spokeswoman said the scheduling software was launched "in pilot mode" in January and work is underway to have more of it in use at the end of February or in early March
COVID-19: WHO authorizes AstraZeneca's vaccine for emergency use

COVID-19: WHO authorizes AstraZeneca's vaccine for emergency use

In a statement Monday, the WHO said it was clearing the AstraZeneca vaccines made by the Serum Institute of India and South Korea’s AstraZeneca-SKBio
More details regarding federal move to stiffen gun laws, including municipal powers to ban handguns

More details regarding federal move to stiffen gun laws, including municipal powers to ban handguns

Newly tabled gun legislation would allow municipalities to ban handguns through bylaws restricting their possession, storage and transportation
BEYOND LOCAL: How universities could grow even stronger after COVID-19

BEYOND LOCAL: How universities could grow even stronger after COVID-19

This past century, universities have proven to be nimble and entrepreneurial even while adroitly portraying themselves as guardians of tradition, prof says
Provinces to boost vaccination efforts as Pfizer deliveries expected to ramp up

Provinces to boost vaccination efforts as Pfizer deliveries expected to ramp up

Ontario's proposed online booking system will be part of the province's expanded vaccine rollout, which on Sunday was updated to identify adults aged 80 and older, seniors in congregate care and Indigenous adults among those next in line for a shot
Feds expect Pfizer to start ramping up vaccine deliveries to Canada this week

Feds expect Pfizer to start ramping up vaccine deliveries to Canada this week

Sluggish COVID-19 vaccination efforts expected to get a big boost starting this week
CANADA: 'Sandwich' generation caring for children, aging parents at same time

CANADA: 'Sandwich' generation caring for children, aging parents at same time

Observers say COVID-19 lockdowns and the rise of working from home has in some cases amplified the pressure
Ontario plans to expand vaccination as COVID cases stabilize in several provinces

Ontario plans to expand vaccination as COVID cases stabilize in several provinces

Public Health Agency of Canada has said more than 335,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be delivered in the coming days
COVID-19: How to develop stronger family relationships during a pandemic

COVID-19: How to develop stronger family relationships during a pandemic

Emotional regulation includes the ability to pay attention to and accept our emotions, and to differentiate emotions
ONTARIO: Pandemic has affected the mental health of 76% of Canadians, survey suggests

ONTARIO: Pandemic has affected the mental health of 76% of Canadians, survey suggests

The survey also found that 19 per cent of respondents have been unable to pay at least one of their bills since the pandemic began