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ONTARIO: Extended online learning could broaden so-called 'performance gap,' experts say

ONTARIO: Extended online learning could broaden so-called 'performance gap,' experts say

Evidence suggests that while remote learning works well for some, it can broaden the so-called "performance gap" for others and affect students for years to come
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COVID-19: Establishing public trust central to decisions about inoculation of children, peds prof says

COVID-19: Establishing public trust central to decisions about inoculation of children, peds prof says

Prof weighs in on whether or not children should get the COVID-19 vaccine
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VILLAGE ARCADE: Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla learns from the past to create a uniquely polished experience

VILLAGE ARCADE: Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla learns from the past to create a uniquely polished experience

Ubisoft's latest entry to its popular stealth action-RPG series is a departure from previous titles, but that's not a bad thing.
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CANADA: Crime down in first eight months of pandemic, but mental-health calls rise, StatCan says

CANADA: Crime down in first eight months of pandemic, but mental-health calls rise, StatCan says

The total number of service calls rose eight per cent, particularly for wellness checks and calls for domestic disturbances and mental health
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COVID-19: Discarded PPE a new and growing issue, says university study

COVID-19: Discarded PPE a new and growing issue, says university study

The study found PPE concentrated in areas such as grocery stores, parking lots, areas around hospitals, residential streets and trails
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CANADA: New travel restrictions the 'nail in the coffin' for airlines, experts say

CANADA: New travel restrictions the 'nail in the coffin' for airlines, experts say

The experts' comments came as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that airlines have reached an agreement with the government to halt flights to the Caribbean and Mexico until April 30
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ONTARIO: Province to fast-track COVID-19 testing orders at airports, border crossings

ONTARIO: Province to fast-track COVID-19 testing orders at airports, border crossings

Six-point plan will act as a stop-gap until the federal government's plan is underway
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COVID-19: In January, Ontario's provincial offence officers have inspected over 1,000 stores

COVID-19: In January, Ontario's provincial offence officers have inspected over 1,000 stores

Campaign designed to ensure businesses are properly protecting staff and customers
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ONTARIO: $11M government employee allegedly took in COVID fraud not recovered, Crown says

ONTARIO: $11M government employee allegedly took in COVID fraud not recovered, Crown says

No criminal charges have been laid in the case
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COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson says vaccine is 85 per cent effective against severe illness

COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson says vaccine is 85 per cent effective against severe illness

Johnson and Johnson says it's single-dose vaccine is 85 per cent effective against severe illness a month after the injection is given, and 66 per cent effective against both moderate and severe illness
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