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CANADA: 'Panicky pandemic publishing' of COVID-19 research erodes trust in science, report warns

CANADA: 'Panicky pandemic publishing' of COVID-19 research erodes trust in science, report warns

The Royal Society of Canada's COVID-19 task force report says scientists, public health officials, governments and journalists all must do better
Rexall pharmacies temporarily pause flu shot program due to supply issues

Rexall pharmacies temporarily pause flu shot program due to supply issues

A spokesman from Rexall says that the company is making "all efforts" to secure more doses promptly
COVID-19: Here's how a local food diet can make you and your community healthier

COVID-19: Here's how a local food diet can make you and your community healthier

Food can provide a means to encourage healthy diets, improve community relationships and address social inequalities as a way to enhance community resilience
ONTARIO: Government to commit to average four-hour care standard in long-term care

ONTARIO: Government to commit to average four-hour care standard in long-term care

Health-care advocates and unions have long-pressed for a minimum four-hour standard of care to improve conditions in Ontario's long-term care homes
ONTARIO: Restaurants ask province to explain restrictions, show COVID-19 data

ONTARIO: Restaurants ask province to explain restrictions, show COVID-19 data

No data so far to suggest restaurants a major transmission point, group says
Ontario government to commit to average four-hour care standard in long-term care

Ontario government to commit to average four-hour care standard in long-term care

A senior government source not authorized to speak publicly says the province will announce its commitment to the standard today, with a pledge to have it achieved by 2024-2025
ONTARIO: Front-line workers who left LTC homes in May won't come back, commission hears

ONTARIO: Front-line workers who left LTC homes in May won't come back, commission hears

System now employs 30 per cent fewer PSWs than before the pandemic, union says
Ontario hospitals face 'unprecedented' financial pressure, need funding: OHA

Ontario hospitals face 'unprecedented' financial pressure, need funding: OHA

The head of the association representing the province's hospitals asked the Progressive Conservative government to speed up funding that was promised before the second wave of the pandemic hit the province
COVID-19: Anti-vaxxers use the same arguments from 135 years ago

COVID-19: Anti-vaxxers use the same arguments from 135 years ago

Over the past year, seemingly endless conspiracy theories and misinformation campaigns have gained traction online amidst rising COVID-19 infection rates worldwide
COVID-19: How vulnerable people are further endangered by coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19: How vulnerable people are further endangered by coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 restrictions like physical distancing and cashless payment are making life more difficult for those already vulnerable, especially those without ID