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CANADA: When will we return to normal after coronavirus? The data will tell us

CANADA: When will we return to normal after coronavirus? The data will tell us

Moving beyond the crisis, modelling exercises undertaken by our economists, business analysts and other social scientists can hopefully point the way back to a healthy, tolerant and prosperous society
CANADA: Snowbirds to boost morale amid COVID-19 with cross-country tour

CANADA: Snowbirds to boost morale amid COVID-19 with cross-country tour

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the tour this morning, which will see the Snowbirds begin their flyovers in Nova Scotia this weekend and work their way west throughout the week
COVID-19: Ottawa researchers attempting to re-purpose cancer-fighting viruses for coronavirus vaccine

COVID-19: Ottawa researchers attempting to re-purpose cancer-fighting viruses for coronavirus vaccine

Dr. Carolina Ilkow and Dr. John Bell just received a grant of $250,000 to continue their research
LIVE: More frontline workers to receive emergency child care

LIVE: More frontline workers to receive emergency child care

Ontario expands eligibility to include workers in grocery stores, food supply chain
COVID-19: Laurier prof says Ontario's re-opening plan seems 'very thought out'

COVID-19: Laurier prof says Ontario's re-opening plan seems 'very thought out'

Dr. Todd Coleman says Step 1 in Ontario's plan could be at least a month away, maybe more
COVID-19: Politicians and scientists need strong connections during the coronavirus crisis, experts say

COVID-19: Politicians and scientists need strong connections during the coronavirus crisis, experts say

Federal and provincial political leaders in Canada are working closely with scientific experts to slow the spread of the infection, combat misinformation and respond quickly and effectively
CANADA: Mental Health Commission launches free mental health tools for essential workers

CANADA: Mental Health Commission launches free mental health tools for essential workers

Commission president and CEO Louise Bradley says the digital tools will be able to train up to 500 people a week on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems
ONTARIO: Neville-Lake, supporters condemn decision to grant convicted drunk driver Marco Muzzo day parole

ONTARIO: Neville-Lake, supporters condemn decision to grant convicted drunk driver Marco Muzzo day parole

Thousands of people took to social media to express anger that convicted drunk driver Marco Muzzo has been granted day parole four years into his 10-year sentence
COVID-19: Funeral homes bracing for wave of memorial services when restrictions lifted

COVID-19: Funeral homes bracing for wave of memorial services when restrictions lifted

Although some families have opted for the small-scale funerals currently permitted, most have not
COVID-19: Canada pulls off first virtual sitting of MPs with some technical glitches

COVID-19: Canada pulls off first virtual sitting of MPs with some technical glitches

A small group of MPs will also meet for an in-person Commons sitting once a week, when they are scheduled to deal with legislation authorizing emergency benefits for students