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COVID-19: How effective are the vaccines? Here’s what the stats mean, and what they don’t

COVID-19: How effective are the vaccines? Here’s what the stats mean, and what they don’t

Vaccine efficacy statistics are often based on the results of randomized controlled trials
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CANADA: Child and youth mental health problems have doubled during COVID-19

CANADA: Child and youth mental health problems have doubled during COVID-19

Not only did youth mental health difficulties increase during COVID-19, but they became more prevalent as the pandemic persisted
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ONTARIO: Province emphasizes watching COVID-19 hospitalizations over case counts

ONTARIO: Province emphasizes watching COVID-19 hospitalizations over case counts

The province requires staff in long-term care homes to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status, and those who are unvaccinated for non-medical reasons have to undergo education about the importance of immunization
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COVID-19: Moderna to build mRNA production plant in Canada within two years

COVID-19: Moderna to build mRNA production plant in Canada within two years

The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the federal government that will result in Canada hosting Moderna's first foreign operation
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BEYOND LOCAL: Controversial Alzheimer’s drug highlights concerns about Health Canada approval process

BEYOND LOCAL: Controversial Alzheimer’s drug highlights concerns about Health Canada approval process

Aducanumab (Aduhelm) was approved in the U.S., but there is no convincing evidence the drug will help Alzheimer’s patients
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BEYOND LOCAL: Canada’s small businesses could be saved by converting them to co-operatives

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada’s small businesses could be saved by converting them to co-operatives

The COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated that our communities must be self-sustaining rather than reliant on volatile global value chains. Co-operatives bring resiliency self-determination to local economies
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VIDEO: U.S. travellers wait seven hours in line at Fort Frances border crossing (2 photos)

VIDEO: U.S. travellers wait seven hours in line at Fort Frances border crossing (2 photos)

Chamber of Commerce in International Falls, Minn. says 'it's just wild'
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Ontario business groups call for vaccine certificate system to avoid lockdown

Ontario business groups call for vaccine certificate system to avoid lockdown

Ontario has reported rising positivity rates and more than 300 new COVID-19 cases for the past four days, with more than 400 on Sunday - levels not seen since mid-June
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ONTARIO: Feds providing $100M in drought relief funding

ONTARIO: Feds providing $100M in drought relief funding

Ontario cattle producers may also qualify for Livestock Tax Deferral
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CANADA: Canadians want a wealth tax and are willing to vote for it

CANADA: Canadians want a wealth tax and are willing to vote for it

Most Canadians — including just over 50 per cent of Liberal supporters — indicated they don’t think the Trudeau government has done enough to reduce income and wealth inequality and to ensure everyone pays their fair share of taxes
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