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BEYOND LOCAL: Digitizing archives can increase access to information but compromise privacy

BEYOND LOCAL: Digitizing archives can increase access to information but compromise privacy

Digitizing archives can make information more accessible, especially during the coronavirus pandemic
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COVID-19: Doug Ford praises U.S. for promising to send vaccines to Canada

COVID-19: Doug Ford praises U.S. for promising to send vaccines to Canada

"God Bless America!" Ford said at a news conference shortly after the White House announced plans to lend 1.5 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to Canada
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COVID-19: U.S. working on plan to lend doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to Canada, Mexico

COVID-19: U.S. working on plan to lend doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to Canada, Mexico

Press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed the effort Thursday, but emphasized that the details have not been fully worked out
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Iran's report on shootdown of Flight 752 doesn't explain why it happened: TSB

Iran's report on shootdown of Flight 752 doesn't explain why it happened: TSB

All 176 people on board the jetliner were killed, including 55 Canadian citizens, 30 permanent residents and dozens of others bound for Canada
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CANADA: Even as child-care fees rise, report says many daycares may close due to pandemic

CANADA: Even as child-care fees rise, report says many daycares may close due to pandemic

The Liberals have promised the upcoming federal budget will lay out a plan to create a national child-care system, arguing it is necessary to help more parents get back in, and remain in the workforce
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CANADA: Expert argues that medical assistance in dying for mental illness ignores safeguards for vulnerable people

CANADA: Expert argues that medical assistance in dying for mental illness ignores safeguards for vulnerable people

Bill C-7 seeks to expand access to medical assistance in dying (MAID) to people who are not terminally ill, including those who suffer solely from mental illness
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CANADA: Fashion mogul facing U.S. sex trafficking charges appeals bail ruling

CANADA: Fashion mogul facing U.S. sex trafficking charges appeals bail ruling

Federal lawyers have said that Nygard has the means to flee and the charges he faces in the U.S. are too serious for his release
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COVID-19: Isolation increases risk of immunological disorders, immunologist says

COVID-19: Isolation increases risk of immunological disorders, immunologist says

Deprivation from ‘microbial world’ said to increase risk for ‘dysregulated immune system’ in developing youth
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COVID-19: White House confirms Canada asked for vaccine help, won't say if U.S. has agreed

COVID-19: White House confirms Canada asked for vaccine help, won't say if U.S. has agreed

Press secretary Jen Psaki would only say they are considering the request, not whether the Biden administration has agreed to it
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COVID-19: Moderna plans to test its vaccine on Canadian children

COVID-19: Moderna plans to test its vaccine on Canadian children

Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel says it's an important age group to study
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