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WORLD: 9/11 terrorist attacks, ensuing war propelled Canada's military into 21st century

WORLD: 9/11 terrorist attacks, ensuing war propelled Canada's military into 21st century

Canada at its peak had about 2,300 soldiers in Afghanistan alone. Today, it has less than that spread across 20 different missions, a reflection of the lack of public and political will and enthusiasm for military interventions abroad
COVID-19: How parents can be ‘emotion coaches’ as kids navigate back-to-school

COVID-19: How parents can be ‘emotion coaches’ as kids navigate back-to-school

Noticing, validating and managing emotions is an important part of family health and wellness
CANADA: Return of events pushes hosts to address vaccination, COVID tests and masks

CANADA: Return of events pushes hosts to address vaccination, COVID tests and masks

With vaccination efforts now widespread and COVID-19 levels well below their Canadian highs, corporations and party circuit regulars are becoming more comfortable with bringing back their favourite fetes
COVID-19: Is the harm of school closures greater than the risk of the virus?

COVID-19: Is the harm of school closures greater than the risk of the virus?

For children, the risks associated with school closures have surpassed the health risks associated with COVID-19
CANADA: Feds ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign nationals

CANADA: Feds ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign nationals

To be eligible, travellers must have allowed at least 14 days to pass since their last vaccine shot and show proof of a negative molecular test for COVID-19 that's no more than 72 hours old
OPINION: Let’s not forget about precarious work in this federal election — and beyond

OPINION: Let’s not forget about precarious work in this federal election — and beyond

Unprecedented income support from the federal government temporarily cushioned the unanticipated losses of earnings for these unprotected workers
COVID-19: High rates of burnout could lead to shortage of health-care workers

COVID-19: High rates of burnout could lead to shortage of health-care workers

Burnout occurs in many occupations, but health care exposes its professionals to unusual types of stress, including moral distress
BEYOND LOCAL: Research shows Canadians are having more sex during the pandemic, unless they’re living with their partners

BEYOND LOCAL: Research shows Canadians are having more sex during the pandemic, unless they’re living with their partners

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected Canadians’ sex lives
ONTARIO: New vaccine mandates and passport rules are making it tough on the anti-vaccine movement

ONTARIO: New vaccine mandates and passport rules are making it tough on the anti-vaccine movement

Medical regulators and Human Rights opinions indicate that employers and business owners can impose strict vaccination rules
COVID-19: FAQs on preventing infection as students return to the classroom

COVID-19: FAQs on preventing infection as students return to the classroom

To reduce the spread of COVID-19 in unvaccinated children, epidemiologists rely on a layered approach of interventions including masking, ventilation, cohorting and promoting vaccination for all eligible community members