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CANADA: Overheated stock market at risk of bubble in a disconnect from economy, experts say

CANADA: Overheated stock market at risk of bubble in a disconnect from economy, experts say

North American stock markets have been on a tear since March, setting record highs almost daily even while COVID-19 has battered the economy and produced lacklustre employment data
ONTARIO: McMaster University team working on "second generation" COVID-19 vaccine

ONTARIO: McMaster University team working on "second generation" COVID-19 vaccine

They hope to get the vaccine into the arms of Canadians by the end of the year
ONTARIO: Changes to province’s autism program miss the mark, say Sudbury parents

ONTARIO: Changes to province’s autism program miss the mark, say Sudbury parents

Age caps for funding and lack of clinicians to provide diagnoses stand out as issues
ONTARIO: College of Teachers names 28 teachers whose licences have been revoked for sexual misconduct

ONTARIO: College of Teachers names 28 teachers whose licences have been revoked for sexual misconduct

28 members had their licences revoked on Dec. 8 2020, following a new law mandating any educator disciplined for sexually abusive conduct or child pornography receive a lifetime ban from teaching
WORLD: British queen's husband, Prince Philip, admitted to hospital

WORLD: British queen's husband, Prince Philip, admitted to hospital

The palace called the admission a "precautionary measure" taken on the advice of Philip's doctor
COVID-19: Tips for parents to get through challenging moments at home

COVID-19: Tips for parents to get through challenging moments at home

Distress is a normal part of development, clinical assistant says
CANADA: LGBTQ+ baby boomers in need of safer housing in senior years, profs say

CANADA: LGBTQ+ baby boomers in need of safer housing in senior years, profs say

Vulnerable Canadians, particularly those who are older LGBTQ+, face challenges finding safe and adequate housing, health professor says
COVID-19: Health minister says Ontario not ready to release more detailed vaccine plan

COVID-19: Health minister says Ontario not ready to release more detailed vaccine plan

Christine Elliott says the province knows which age groups it wants to prioritize as it distributes its vaccines, but it does not yet have a reliable supply chain
CANADA: Tim Hortons' roll up the rim contest goes digital

CANADA: Tim Hortons' roll up the rim contest goes digital

One of Canada’s most recognized marketing campaigns is going fully digital as Tim Hortons swaps out printed messages under rolled up coffee rims for scanning a loyalty card or app.
COVID-19: Feds expect Pfizer to start ramping up vaccine deliveries to Canada

COVID-19: Feds expect Pfizer to start ramping up vaccine deliveries to Canada

 The ramp-up in new deliveries starting this week will be welcomed by provinces and territories, which have administered the vast majority of the vaccines that they have received