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COVID-19: How universities can improve equity, access for online learners during a pandemic

COVID-19: How universities can improve equity, access for online learners during a pandemic

Many factors contributed to students’ need for personalized accommodation and support to achieve academically during rapid transitions online due to the COVID-19 pandemic
ONTARIO: Police investigate after video appears of man dumped from wheelchair outside St. Catharines hospital

ONTARIO: Police investigate after video appears of man dumped from wheelchair outside St. Catharines hospital

Niagara Health said it was 'disappointed' to see viral video clip
CANADA: Survey of women's shelters shows abuse more severe during pandemic

CANADA: Survey of women's shelters shows abuse more severe during pandemic

The survey also found 37 per cent of shelters reported changes in the type of violence clients faced, including increased physical attacks resulting in broken bones, strangulation and stabbings
COVID-19: Health Canada expects first vaccine to be approved next month

COVID-19: Health Canada expects first vaccine to be approved next month

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is meeting Dec. 10 to consider whether to give the go-ahead to Pfizer
CANADA: CERB recipients should be prepared to pay income tax on payments, experts say

CANADA: CERB recipients should be prepared to pay income tax on payments, experts say

As 2020 comes to a close, tax experts say now is the time to check and see if you might owe any income tax on the emergency benefit money you received this year or face an unpleasant surprise come tax time
ONTARIO: Half of province's hospitals in poor state of repair; accountability office says

ONTARIO: Half of province's hospitals in poor state of repair; accountability office says

Overall, it says about one third is in poor repair
CANADA: B.C. homework assignment asks for 'positive experiences with residential schools'

CANADA: B.C. homework assignment asks for 'positive experiences with residential schools'

Krista MacInnis said she began crying when her daughter asked for help on the Grade 6 assignment
ONTARIO: Survey of university students, faculty suggests online learning has negative impact

ONTARIO: Survey of university students, faculty suggests online learning has negative impact

A survey of university students, faculty, and academic librarians in Ontario suggests that the shift to online learning during the pandemic has negatively affected the quality of the educational experience.
COVID-19: Many Canadians gaining weight during pandemic, poll says

COVID-19: Many Canadians gaining weight during pandemic, poll says

One-third of respondents say they are exercising less, while 16 per cent said they're working out more
WORLD: All officials for world junior hockey championship in Edmonton from Canada only

WORLD: All officials for world junior hockey championship in Edmonton from Canada only

The International Ice Hockey Federation says all 10 participating countries approved of this decision