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ONTARIO: Extended online learning could broaden so-called 'performance gap,' experts say

ONTARIO: Extended online learning could broaden so-called 'performance gap,' experts say

Evidence suggests that while remote learning works well for some, it can broaden the so-called "performance gap" for others and affect students for years to come
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COVID-19: Establishing public trust central to decisions about inoculation of children, peds prof says

COVID-19: Establishing public trust central to decisions about inoculation of children, peds prof says

Prof weighs in on whether or not children should get the COVID-19 vaccine
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CANADA: Crime down in first eight months of pandemic, but mental-health calls rise, StatCan says

CANADA: Crime down in first eight months of pandemic, but mental-health calls rise, StatCan says

The total number of service calls rose eight per cent, particularly for wellness checks and calls for domestic disturbances and mental health
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COVID-19: Discarded PPE a new and growing issue, says university study

COVID-19: Discarded PPE a new and growing issue, says university study

The study found PPE concentrated in areas such as grocery stores, parking lots, areas around hospitals, residential streets and trails
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CANADA: New travel restrictions the 'nail in the coffin' for airlines, experts say

CANADA: New travel restrictions the 'nail in the coffin' for airlines, experts say

The experts' comments came as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that airlines have reached an agreement with the government to halt flights to the Caribbean and Mexico until April 30
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COVID-19: In January, Ontario's provincial offence officers have inspected over 1,000 stores

COVID-19: In January, Ontario's provincial offence officers have inspected over 1,000 stores

Campaign designed to ensure businesses are properly protecting staff and customers
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ONTARIO: $11M government employee allegedly took in COVID fraud not recovered, Crown says

ONTARIO: $11M government employee allegedly took in COVID fraud not recovered, Crown says

No criminal charges have been laid in the case
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COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson says vaccine is 85 per cent effective against severe illness

COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson says vaccine is 85 per cent effective against severe illness

Johnson and Johnson says it's single-dose vaccine is 85 per cent effective against severe illness a month after the injection is given, and 66 per cent effective against both moderate and severe illness
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COVID-19: An ethical approach will determine whether athletes should get vaccinated ahead of the public, experts say

COVID-19: An ethical approach will determine whether athletes should get vaccinated ahead of the public, experts say

Professors say this will impact the upcoming Tokyo Olympics
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ONTARIO: Ornge takes lead on moving COVID patients as ICUs fill up

ONTARIO: Ornge takes lead on moving COVID patients as ICUs fill up

Over the last week, up to 416 patients with COVID-19 have been treated in ICUs, according to data provided by the Ontario Hospital Association
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