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COVID-19: Transplant patient's pandemic life consists of family bonding, and hope that lungs come soon

COVID-19: Transplant patient's pandemic life consists of family bonding, and hope that lungs come soon

Family enjoys precious time together while they sit on the waiting list
CANADA: Liberals push forward with COVID-19 bill despite likely deadlock

CANADA: Liberals push forward with COVID-19 bill despite likely deadlock

The bill would impose penalties for fraudulently claiming CERB
CANADA: Expert at odds over whether body cams will improve police transparency, accountability

CANADA: Expert at odds over whether body cams will improve police transparency, accountability

On Tuesday, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair — who formerly served as Toronto’s police chief — said the cameras can be useful
CANADA: Paediatric Society calls on education ministries to allow graduations

CANADA: Paediatric Society calls on education ministries to allow graduations

Society says it will give students closure and support after a challenging end to the school year
BEYOND LOCAL: How coronavirus feeds on other diseases, crises

BEYOND LOCAL: How coronavirus feeds on other diseases, crises

The coronavirus has been particularly dangerous for marginalized and vulnerable populations
CANADA: CrossFit gyms quick to de-affiliate from brand after Glassman comments

CANADA: CrossFit gyms quick to de-affiliate from brand after Glassman comments

Glassman has apologized for his tweet calling it a "mistake," but the fallout was fast
CANADA: Online portal launches to connect buyers and sellers of COVID-19 supplies

CANADA: Online portal launches to connect buyers and sellers of COVID-19 supplies

The online tool is also meant to help Canadians figure out what kind of gear they should think about wearing
WATCH: Child-care centres, summer day camps permitted to reopen as of Friday

WATCH: Child-care centres, summer day camps permitted to reopen as of Friday

Child-care centres and summer day camps will be permitted to open so long as they meet provincial guidelines
WATCH: Criminals defrauding CERB will be punished, PM says

WATCH: Criminals defrauding CERB will be punished, PM says

Canadians defrauding emergency response benefit could face fines, imprisonment according to draft bill
COVID-19: Lockdown could be a break from toxic masculinity for many boys, expert says

COVID-19: Lockdown could be a break from toxic masculinity for many boys, expert says

Many boys will be happy to avoid the culture of the school locker room during the coronavirus, according to Professor of Masculinities Studies