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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
COVID-19: Ontario could have moved faster on vaccine booking site, experts say

COVID-19: Ontario could have moved faster on vaccine booking site, experts say

The website has already been piloted, but the government said it won't go live until the province is sure it can withstand the large volume of requests expected
ONTARIO: Province lacked updated pandemic response plan before COVID-19 hit, commission hears

ONTARIO: Province lacked updated pandemic response plan before COVID-19 hit, commission hears

In testimony before the panel released on Thursday, the province's chief medical officer of health, Dr. David Williams, denied responsibility for the shortcoming