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CANADA: Defence Department accused of using pandemic to withhold info from Parliament

CANADA: Defence Department accused of using pandemic to withhold info from Parliament

There has been widespread concern about federal departments failing to respond to access-to-information requests since the crisis first started in earnest in March
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COVID-19: Federal aid for care home systems needed ahead of second wave, advocates say

COVID-19: Federal aid for care home systems needed ahead of second wave, advocates say

Long-term care homes have borne the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada to date, with more than 4,000 residents dying in Ontario and Quebec alone
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ONTARIO: Groups say emergency orders to fight pandemic violate privacy

ONTARIO: Groups say emergency orders to fight pandemic violate privacy

Orders will likely be extended beyond June 9
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ONTARIO: Courts won't return to normal until vaccine is readily available

ONTARIO: Courts won't return to normal until vaccine is readily available

Ontario chief justice tells lawyers in a virtual 'fireside chat' that when in-court hearings resume July 6 or later they won't be operating like they were prior to March 17
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BEYOND LOCAL: Tips for sleeping better during a global health crisis

BEYOND LOCAL: Tips for sleeping better during a global health crisis

A good quality sleep of a sufficient duration is essential to being able to function well both physically and mentally
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WORLD: Press pass offering little defence for journalists caught in the U.S. fray

WORLD: Press pass offering little defence for journalists caught in the U.S. fray

Social media platforms have been littered with images of police targeting reporters directly
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COVID-19: Ontario mulls collection of race-based data

COVID-19: Ontario mulls collection of race-based data

Some argue it's essential
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WORLD: As U.S. boils over, Trudeau says systemic racism in Canada must be addressed

WORLD: As U.S. boils over, Trudeau says systemic racism in Canada must be addressed

Trudeau says many don't see this bias but it is a reality for visible minorities in Canada
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WATCH: 'This will not be happening again,' Elliott says of 700 cases not reported to Public Health

WATCH: 'This will not be happening again,' Elliott says of 700 cases not reported to Public Health

Health minister says the issue has been rectified
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WATCH: 'Good luck to 'em,' Ford says in response to racial, political tensions in the U.S.

WATCH: 'Good luck to 'em,' Ford says in response to racial, political tensions in the U.S.

Ford stated it is like 'night and day' between Canada and the U.S. when it comes to issues of race, politics
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