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ONTARIO: Ford defends back-to-school ad campaign, says it will continue despite criticism

ONTARIO: Ford defends back-to-school ad campaign, says it will continue despite criticism

Premier says the ad campaign is necessary to keep parents informed about the school reopening plans
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COVID-19: Financial future grim for Canadians with disabilities, health conditions, experts say

COVID-19: Financial future grim for Canadians with disabilities, health conditions, experts say

The COVID-19 pandemic has put people with disabilities and chronic health conditions in a precarious position
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WATCH: Ford joined by minister of education for daily announcement

WATCH: Ford joined by minister of education for daily announcement

Kinga Surma, Associate Minister of Transportation (GTA) will also attend
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CANADA: Military lifts order grounding Snowbirds team, some restrictions still in place

CANADA: Military lifts order grounding Snowbirds team, some restrictions still in place

The Tutor jets were grounded after a deadly crash in Kamloops on May 17 killing Capt. Jennifer Casey
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BEYOND LOCAL: Even with bias training, addressing systemic racism is not an easy fix

BEYOND LOCAL: Even with bias training, addressing systemic racism is not an easy fix

Implicit bias training has become a lucrative business in recent years, but it doesn’t always deliver the expected results
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ONTARIO: Emergency department visits down 25 per cent in early weeks of pandemic, report says

ONTARIO: Emergency department visits down 25 per cent in early weeks of pandemic, report says

Visits dropped by 25 per cent, 318,000 fewer visits in March 2020 compared to March 2019
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COVID-19: Ontario nurses call for smaller class sizes, use of masks in schools

COVID-19: Ontario nurses call for smaller class sizes, use of masks in schools

CEO of Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario requesting 15 student class cap
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BEYOND LOCAL: Twitter shaming won't change university power structures, prof says

BEYOND LOCAL: Twitter shaming won't change university power structures, prof says

Online shaming leads to personal attacks and resignations, not structural change, anthro prof says
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CANADA: Brandt recalls mini sausages due to potential Listeria contamination

CANADA: Brandt recalls mini sausages due to potential Listeria contamination

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product
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ONTARIO: Province must continue to manage problem long-term care homes, Horwath says

ONTARIO: Province must continue to manage problem long-term care homes, Horwath says

Government could extend takeover of homes where COVID-19 killed dozens of residents
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