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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: Patrick Brown wins lawsuit against insurer for libel coverage

ONTARIO: Patrick Brown wins lawsuit against insurer for libel coverage

Former local MPP's tell-all book detailed his fall as leader of the Progressive Conservative party; Brown awarded $187,000 claim
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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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COVID-19: An ethical approach will determine whether athletes should get vaccinated ahead of the public, experts say

COVID-19: An ethical approach will determine whether athletes should get vaccinated ahead of the public, experts say

Professors say this will impact the upcoming Tokyo Olympics
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BEYOND LOCAL: Kids' TV is now more diverse, but must do better, profs say

BEYOND LOCAL: Kids' TV is now more diverse, but must do better, profs say

Children’s television has grown increasingly diverse, reflecting an awareness of the importance of inclusion and representation.
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ONTARIO: Ornge takes lead on moving COVID patients as ICUs fill up

ONTARIO: Ornge takes lead on moving COVID patients as ICUs fill up

Over the last week, up to 416 patients with COVID-19 have been treated in ICUs, according to data provided by the Ontario Hospital Association
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BEYOND LOCAL: Facial recognition technology raises serious ethical and privacy questions

BEYOND LOCAL: Facial recognition technology raises serious ethical and privacy questions

,As U.S. Capitol investigators use facial recognition, it begs the question: Who owns our faces?
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