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COVID-19: Some Canadians believe officials exaggerate threat of coronavirus, poll suggests

COVID-19: Some Canadians believe officials exaggerate threat of coronavirus, poll suggests

Broken down by age, younger respondents were more likely than those over 55 to believe statements were being exaggerated
COVID-19: Office furniture shortages loom as Canadians stay home this fall

COVID-19: Office furniture shortages loom as Canadians stay home this fall

The demand is creating a ripple effect that puts extra pressure on production and distribution
CANADA: Public Health Agency president steps down as nation heads into COVID second wave

CANADA: Public Health Agency president steps down as nation heads into COVID second wave

'None of us are superhuman,' says Tina Namiesniowski
CANADA: One in 10 female post-secondary students sexually assaulted in school setting

CANADA: One in 10 female post-secondary students sexually assaulted in school setting

While the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a shift to online learning over in-person classes, the data provides "important insight" for schools on how to better prevent and address such behaviours in post-secondary institutions
CANADA: Fashion brands drop heels, officewear to COVID-proof collections

CANADA: Fashion brands drop heels, officewear to COVID-proof collections

Comfy knits, sweatpants, pajamas, athletic wear, face masks and shoes are in demand as many Canadians continue to work from home and avoid venturing out
ONTARIO: Crash causes chocolate milk spill on Highway 17

ONTARIO: Crash causes chocolate milk spill on Highway 17

Highway 17 was closed near Vermilion Bay
CANADA: Young Canadians have curtailed vaping during pandemic, survey finds

CANADA: Young Canadians have curtailed vaping during pandemic, survey finds

The survey heard from more than 1,800 respondents between 16 and 24 years old, and found most begin vaping at around the age of 15
BEYOND LOCAL: Tips to support Grade 1 readers at home

BEYOND LOCAL: Tips to support Grade 1 readers at home

Teaching children how to read is primarily a teacher’s job, but parents play a valuable role
CANADA: Industry says wage subsidy extension into 2021 critical for tourism sector to survive

CANADA: Industry says wage subsidy extension into 2021 critical for tourism sector to survive

The Coalition of Hardest Hit businesses says the phaseout of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program beginning this month could mean the loss of millions of tourism jobs
CANADA: Doctors say telemedicine spurred by pandemic is here to stay

CANADA: Doctors say telemedicine spurred by pandemic is here to stay

Patient advocates describe the shift as a double-edged sword