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Long-term care minister should have gone public about COVID-19 concerns: Horwath

Long-term care minister should have gone public about COVID-19 concerns: Horwath

Fullerton told the commission that she and her ministry advocated for stronger measures than what the government was willing to put in place, earlier than they were willing to act
CANADA: Feds hoping for AstraZeneca shots this week as Pfizer-BioNTech prepare next delivery

CANADA: Feds hoping for AstraZeneca shots this week as Pfizer-BioNTech prepare next delivery

Canada has ordered 24 million doses of the vaccine, with the majority to be delivered from the United States between April and September
COVID-19: Experts caution against the temptation to comparison shop vaccines

COVID-19: Experts caution against the temptation to comparison shop vaccines

With multiple projections warning of a variant-fuelled third wave, 'any tool that can slow the pandemic should be embraced,' expert says
BEYOND LOCAL: Breastfeeding research improves lives and advances health, but faces conflicts

BEYOND LOCAL: Breastfeeding research improves lives and advances health, but faces conflicts

Research shows the breast milk of women who have recovered from COVID-19 offers a source of COVID-19 antibodies
BEYOND LOCAL: How to avoid falling into 'techno traps' while distance teaching and learning

BEYOND LOCAL: How to avoid falling into 'techno traps' while distance teaching and learning

There’s strong pressure to use more technology to capture student attention, but what about inviting students to adopt a contemplative posture?
WORLD: Biden-Trudeau meeting caps two and a half centuries of Canada-U.S. relations

WORLD: Biden-Trudeau meeting caps two and a half centuries of Canada-U.S. relations

Biden and Trudeau agreed to work together on areas of mutual interest, including climate action and the COVID-19 pandemic
BEYOND LOCAL: How accountants can measure sustainability

BEYOND LOCAL: How accountants can measure sustainability

As consumers, we can change our lifestyle, our investments and demand change from our governments, assistant prof says
VILLAGE ARCADE: Square Enix gives Final Fantasy VII Remake the next-gen treatme

VILLAGE ARCADE: Square Enix gives Final Fantasy VII Remake the next-gen treatme

Final Fantasy VII Remake finds a new home this June.
BEYOND LOCAL: 'School choice' policies associated with separation of students by social class, experts say

BEYOND LOCAL: 'School choice' policies associated with separation of students by social class, experts say

Advocates of ‘school choice’ are often talking about wanting public funding for models like charter schools, but specialized programs should also be considered part of school choice debates
CANADA: Poll finds strong support for expanding access to medical assistance in dying

CANADA: Poll finds strong support for expanding access to medical assistance in dying

Bill C7 has been strenuously opposed by disability rights groups who maintain removal of the near-death requirement devalues the lives of people with disabilities