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COVID-19: Why high standards matter in developing coronavirus vaccine

COVID-19: Why high standards matter in developing coronavirus vaccine

We must ensure that our immune systems are trained in a way that will allow us to respond most effectively against future highly pathogenic coronaviruses, some of which may prove to be more dangerous than the current one, prof says
ONTARIO: Lawyers for accused in human-trafficking case ask to be paid through seized funds

ONTARIO: Lawyers for accused in human-trafficking case ask to be paid through seized funds

'There’s a procedure available in the Criminal Code to permit counsel to make application to be paid from the seized money,' says defence lawyer
BEYOND LOCAL: Why breast cancer awareness is not enough

BEYOND LOCAL: Why breast cancer awareness is not enough

Public health strategies need to be based on prevention, sociology prof says
CANADA: Feds to unveil more pandemic support for Indigenous communities

CANADA: Feds to unveil more pandemic support for Indigenous communities

The money is on top of more than $2.2 billion the federal government has already allocated to help Indigenous and northern communities get through the health crisis
ONTARIO: Lisa MacLeod to make announcement about World Cup, Commonwealth Games bids

ONTARIO: Lisa MacLeod to make announcement about World Cup, Commonwealth Games bids

A committee has also been formed to put together a bid for Hamilton to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026
CANADA: Researchers test groundbreaking approach to treating Parkinson's disease

CANADA: Researchers test groundbreaking approach to treating Parkinson's disease

Experimental method involves targeted ultrasound, used to open the blood-brain barrier and deliver therapeutics to specific regions of the brain without cutting or drilling
ONTARIO: No 'marriage tax' despite suggestions to the contrary, government says

ONTARIO: No 'marriage tax' despite suggestions to the contrary, government says

Ontario data indicate relatively few people elect to legally change their name after marriage
CANADA: Federal government unveils rules for $750-million emissions reduction fund

CANADA: Federal government unveils rules for $750-million emissions reduction fund

Canada has committed to cutting methane emissions between 40 and 45 per cent by 2025, but current regulations are only expected to cut 29 per cent by then
CANADA: Federal election during the pandemic would be challenging but feasible, health official says

CANADA: Federal election during the pandemic would be challenging but feasible, health official says

Dr. Barbara Raymond, an executive medical adviser at the federal public health agency, told MPs Thursday that two federal byelections in Toronto and recent provincial elections provided valuable experience that would help Elections Canada overcome challenges
COVID-19: Ontario seems to be moving away from worst-case scenario in 2nd wave, officials say

COVID-19: Ontario seems to be moving away from worst-case scenario in 2nd wave, officials say

Earlier today, Premier Doug Ford stressed the need for a "surgical approach" to the pandemic