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CANADA: Experts advise you ask about COVID-19 return policies while shopping to avoid disappointment later

CANADA: Experts advise you ask about COVID-19 return policies while shopping to avoid disappointment later

Scores of retailers across the country have changed their return policies to quell the spread of COVID-19, making it trickier to get an exchange or refund, depending on the store
COVID-19: International students frustrated by federal work limits during pandemic

COVID-19: International students frustrated by federal work limits during pandemic

Ottawa temporarily lifted the restriction on international students’ work hours last April, but it expired on Aug. 31, 2020, and has not been reinstated
BEYOND LOCAL: Expert weighs on what needs to change to enable better aging in Canada

BEYOND LOCAL: Expert weighs on what needs to change to enable better aging in Canada

Substantial change to Canada’s long-term support service systems is long overdue, expert says
COVID-19: Ontario temporarily pauses residential evictions for length of emergency declaration

COVID-19: Ontario temporarily pauses residential evictions for length of emergency declaration

This is the second time the province has paused residential evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic
CANADA: Pandemic worsening mental health for women more than men, poll suggests

CANADA: Pandemic worsening mental health for women more than men, poll suggests

Rates of worsening mental health were also high for single parents in the survey, with 40 per cent describing their mental health as bad or very bad
ONTARIO: Courts urged to limit in-person proceedings in light of new COVID-19 measures

ONTARIO: Courts urged to limit in-person proceedings in light of new COVID-19 measures

New jury trials and jury selection will also stay suspended until early May at the earliest
CANADA: COVID-19 shows the cracks in public education, expert says

CANADA: COVID-19 shows the cracks in public education, expert says

The solution to better education in Canada isn’t a national department, politicial studies prof says
ONTARIO: Union calls for province-wide extension of online learning

ONTARIO: Union calls for province-wide extension of online learning

OECTA president says the province's current plan isn't in line with Premier Doug Ford's claims that the COVID-19 crisis is province-wide
U.S: Congress mobilizes to brand Trump with a second scarlet letter

U.S: Congress mobilizes to brand Trump with a second scarlet letter

Lawmakers are poised to vote later in the day on a resolution accusing the president of inciting an insurrection
CANADA: Air Canada reduces first-quarter capacity by 25 per cent, cuts 1,700 jobs

CANADA: Air Canada reduces first-quarter capacity by 25 per cent, cuts 1,700 jobs

The 25 per cent reduction in service for the first quarter of 2021 will also affect 200 employees at Air Canada's Express carriers, the company said Wednesday morning