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COVID-19: Canada could get multiple coronavirus vaccines. Experts say there are unique challenges

COVID-19: Canada could get multiple coronavirus vaccines. Experts say there are unique challenges

The vaccine candidates expected in the new year are likely to pose significant logistical and distribution challenges
No winning ticket for Saturday night's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

No winning ticket for Saturday night's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

Guaranteed $1M prize claimed in Ontario
COVID-19: The power of celebrity in coronavirus messaging

COVID-19: The power of celebrity in coronavirus messaging

The second wave of COVID-19 requires what’s known as ‘norm entrepreneurs,’ well-known and influential people who can encourage people and businesses to adhere to coronavirus containment measures
Ending withdrawal rules from registered retirement funds would cost $1B, PBO says

Ending withdrawal rules from registered retirement funds would cost $1B, PBO says

Each year, seniors with registered retirement income funds have to withdraw a minimum amount from their savings, which is considered taxable income
Premier stands by minister of health, confirms Ontario will receive multiple COVID-19 vaccines

Premier stands by minister of health, confirms Ontario will receive multiple COVID-19 vaccines

Ford said that he has been in touch with the Ministry of Health and confirmed that the estimated number of vaccines the province is set to receive is, in fact, accurate.
CANADA: Women leaving workforce faster than men, childcare playing big role in exodus, study says

CANADA: Women leaving workforce faster than men, childcare playing big role in exodus, study says

Study says more than 20,000 women left the workforce between February and October
CANADA: New data shows impact of immigration system slowing sharply amid pandemic

CANADA: New data shows impact of immigration system slowing sharply amid pandemic

Figures show that approvals for immigration applications fell by about three-quarters from the months before the country shut down to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and after
ONTARIO: Canada’s top court decides that Ontario’s sex-offender registry partly discriminates

ONTARIO: Canada’s top court decides that Ontario’s sex-offender registry partly discriminates

Accused man was found not criminally responsible but remained on registry after his release and had to report to police every year
COVID-19: Raptors won't start NBA season in Toronto, plan to call Tampa home

COVID-19: Raptors won't start NBA season in Toronto, plan to call Tampa home

The Raptors had hoped to start the 2020-21 campaign at home despite rising numbers of COVID-19 cases at home and in the United States
COVID-19: Tam warns of 'urgency' to lower infections as forecast paint dire scenario

COVID-19: Tam warns of 'urgency' to lower infections as forecast paint dire scenario

Dr. Theresa Tam says COVID-19 cases could skyrocket to 60,000 per day by the end of the year if Canadians increase their contact rates