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WORLD: Over half Canadians polled say monarchy is obsolete after Harry and Meghan's interview

WORLD: Over half Canadians polled say monarchy is obsolete after Harry and Meghan's interview

The poll found that 59 per cent of respondents sympathize more with Harry and Meghan, while 26 per cent say they held more sympathy for the Royal Family
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COVID-19: Staffing shortage continues in LTC, retirement homes as third wave looms

COVID-19: Staffing shortage continues in LTC, retirement homes as third wave looms

The Ontario Long Term Care association says some staff are being scooped up by commercial companies
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COVID-19: Organizers ask for free testing for kids and staff to keep Ontario summer camps open

COVID-19: Organizers ask for free testing for kids and staff to keep Ontario summer camps open

Goodman leads the Ontario Camps Association's COVID-19 task force and has been working with public health and government officials to create guidelines for the camp season
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COVID-19: AstraZeneca vaccine now recommended for use on seniors

COVID-19: AstraZeneca vaccine now recommended for use on seniors

Recent UK studies show the AstraZeneca vaccine is both safe and effective for seniors, says National Advisory Committee on Immunization
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BEYOND LOCAL: Are two cloth masks better than one for preventing the spread of COVID-19?

BEYOND LOCAL: Are two cloth masks better than one for preventing the spread of COVID-19?

Layering face masks has been suggested as a way to increase protection against COVID-19 variants that may be more transmissible
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COVID-19: Retired general Rick Hillier leaving role as Ontario vaccine task force head

COVID-19: Retired general Rick Hillier leaving role as Ontario vaccine task force head

Premier Doug Ford said Monday that retired general Rick Hillier will step away from the role when his contract expires on March 31 after turning down a request to stay on
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COVID-19: Trudeau offers reassurance on AstraZeneca safety as European countries suspend use

COVID-19: Trudeau offers reassurance on AstraZeneca safety as European countries suspend use

"Health Canada and our experts and scientists have spent an awful lot of time making sure every vaccine approved in Canada is both safe and effective," Trudeau said
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CANADA: The case for a national strategy to address grief beyond the coronavirus pandemic

CANADA: The case for a national strategy to address grief beyond the coronavirus pandemic

Grief is inevitable, and its effects on individuals, communities and populations need to be recognized and addressed
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Ontario's vaccine booking system launches today for those aged 80 and up

Ontario's vaccine booking system launches today for those aged 80 and up

Ford urges those who don't yet qualify for the vaccine to keep off the website so that it doesn't crash
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CANADA: Rogers signs deal to buy Shaw in deal valued at $26B

CANADA: Rogers signs deal to buy Shaw in deal valued at $26B

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has signed a deal to buy Shaw Communications Inc. in a deal valued at $26 billion, including debt. Under the plan, Rogers will pay $40.
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