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Discarded PPE a new and growing issue, says University of Guelph study

Discarded PPE a new and growing issue, says University of Guelph study

The study found PPE concentrated in areas such as grocery stores, parking lots, areas around hospitals, residential streets and trails
Queen's Park resists 'Buy American' measures

Queen's Park resists 'Buy American' measures

Province urges Ottawa to advocate for 'Buy Northern American' approach
CANADA: Easing rules for parental benefits created inequities among parents, documents say

CANADA: Easing rules for parental benefits created inequities among parents, documents say

The documents obtained by The Canadian Press under the Access to Information Act note the policy created inequities, and point to a similar effect for parents who will start claims after Sept. 25 this year, when the temporary rules are set to expire
VIDEO: How to build an Ontario ice hut with a chainsaw (3 photos)

VIDEO: How to build an Ontario ice hut with a chainsaw (3 photos)

A Thunder Bay couple used a chainsaw to cut pieces of ice from a lake, then assembled the blocks to make a hut
CANADA: New work permit program for international graduates taking applications

CANADA: New work permit program for international graduates taking applications

The federal government announced the program this month as part of a bid to convince more people to settle in Canada permanently
CANADA: Three people expected to be arraigned for alleged ammunition transfer to N.S. shooter

CANADA: Three people expected to be arraigned for alleged ammunition transfer to N.S. shooter

When the charges were announced on Dec. 4, police said the three "had no prior knowledge" of the actions of the gunman
CANADA: Five big lessons experts say we should learn from COVID-19

CANADA: Five big lessons experts say we should learn from COVID-19

Statistics Canada found that COVID-19 death were doubled in neighbourhoods where more than 25 per cent of the people are members of visible minorities compared to neighbourhoods where minorities are less than one per cent of the people
Provinces sitting on millions in unspent federal pandemic spending, report says

Provinces sitting on millions in unspent federal pandemic spending, report says

Today's report also suggests that federal efforts to stretch the financial impact of those dollars is falling short as many provinces have bucked cost-matching requests
CANADA: Payette's resignation is a chance to reimagine the role of Governor General, prof says

CANADA: Payette's resignation is a chance to reimagine the role of Governor General, prof says

Eliminating the office of the monarch from the Constitution has been, and continues to be, a touchy subject in Canada
Jarlette 'failed to ensure' Roberta Place was safe: ministry report

Jarlette 'failed to ensure' Roberta Place was safe: ministry report

Ministry inspection at Essa Road facility, conducted Jan. 12 and 13, shows long-term care home did not follow protocol expected by province