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Yukon declares COVID-19 outbreak after 18 active cases announced

Many supplements for vision loss do not achieve their label claim, researcher says

G7 leaders call for ‘timely’ and ‘transparent’ probe into COVID-19 origins

How far back are your first memories? You may have been younger than you think

Canada likely to see ‘resurgence’ of common viruses among children after COVID-19: experts

Canada to see ‘resurgence’ of children’s viruses due to COVID-19 distancing: experts

Canadians seeking COVID-19 vaccines in US should be essential travellers: congressman

Ontario reports 530 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths; 186K more vaccines administered

‘Vaxxed and waxed, baby!’: Summer dating heats up for singles vaccinated against COVID-19

Canada to donate 100M COVID-19 vaccines to world, Trudeau says

Trudeau to share Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan after G7 summit

Canadian parents frustrated with lack of autism support seek solutions in the U.S.

Canada-wide class action lawsuit against Alesse to include those who took the birth control between 2017 and 2019

Class action lawsuit against Alesse to include those who took the birth control between 2017 and 2019

Canada received Pfizer COVID-19 doses earlier than planned, but paid premium

‘We need more’: WHO chief says COVID-19 vaccine needs outstrip G7 promises

Brazil’s Bolsonaro fined for not wearing mask at motorcycle rally amid COVID-19

COVID-19: Ontario shortens wait time for 2nd shot after AstraZeneca vaccine

Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine contracts allow shots to be donated, resold in some cases

Aid groups appeal to G7 for cash to get shots into arms

New Brunswick reports one death, 7 new cases of COVID-19

Russia tests nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 8 to 12

TikTok dry scooping challenge is ‘very dangerous,’ experts say

Ontario reports 502 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths; 195K more vaccines administered

Canadian drug companies call for new pricing regulations to be delayed amid COVID-19

‘People are desperate to heal’: The push for psychedelic-assisted therapy in Canada

Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination rate keeps rising — when will it stall?

COVID-19 orphans are a tragic legacy of India’s pandemic

COVID orphans are a tragic legacy of India’s pandemic

Health Canada not releasing more than 300k doses of J&J vaccine over possible quality control issue

Health Canada not releasing 300,000 doses of J&J vaccine over possible quality control issue

Health Canada won’t release over 300K J&J COVID-19 vaccine doses due to quality issues

Study to investigate effectiveness, safety of COVID-19 vaccine in children

Seven more B.C. mayors support Vancouver’s push for drug decriminalization

Some OCD patients may experience a decrease in symptoms during the pandemic, new study finds

Montreal Canadiens hoping to score Bell Centre crowd increase for Round 3

Ontario restaurants ‘scrambling’ to find new staff as some choose not to return

Territories to have enough vaccines to fully immunize eligible population by end of week: Brig.-Gen. Brodie

U.S. FDA asks J&J to discard millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses

Public health experts, GTA mayors argue for shortened AstraZeneca second dose interval

WHO, UNICEF declare end of polio outbreak in the Philippines

EU won’t use J&J COVID-19 shots from time of U.S. contamination issue

And then there were ten? Mystery over claim world’s 1st ‘decuplets’ born in South Africa

EU to ditch J&J COVID-19 vaccines from U.S factory after contamination reports

Canada could get J&J vaccine shipment in June as quality concerns linger

Quebec reports 180 new cases, 1 death as COVID-19 pandemic carries on

Quebec adds 180 new COVID-19 cases as Montreal bars welcome patrons back outside

Mask-wearing after COVID-19: Some Canadians see lasting benefits

Ontario reports 574 new COVID-19 cases, administers record of nearly 200K vaccinations in a day

Third FDA panel member quits over Alzheimer’s drug approval

Monday, June 14, 2021

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‘Complex barriers’: Spreading COVID-19 messaging to Canada’s non-English speakers

March 1, 2021

From ever-changing COVID-19 guidelines and new research to misinformation and conspiracy theories, it has not been easy keeping up with the coronavirus infodemic. As most of us attempt to navigate … Read More

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RCMP eases coronavirus mask policy for members with beards

October 1, 2020

OTTAWA — The RCMP has eased restrictions that sidelined bearded officers, including some Sikh and Muslim members, from front-line policing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Difficulties with properly fitting a mask … Read More

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RCMP seeking solution for bearded members’ mask options amid coronavirus

September 28, 2020

OTTAWA – The RCMP says there is no safe and proven face covering for officers with beards, but it is working to find one for Sikh members temporarily sidelined from … Read More