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CANADA: New survey on trust suggests most Canadians believe COVID-19 vaccines safe, effective

CANADA: New survey on trust suggests most Canadians believe COVID-19 vaccines safe, effective

Bruce MacLellan, Proof's CEO, says trust in vaccines is not quite strong enough, based on health experts who suggest at least three-quarters of Canadians need to be vaccinated for good herd immunity against COVID-19 to take effect
CANADA: More Canadians report smoking pot than in 10 peer countries

CANADA: More Canadians report smoking pot than in 10 peer countries

The survey also found about five per cent of Canadians used vaping devices like e-cigarettes, compared to four per cent in the peer countries
VILLAGE ARCADE: Three sports gaming stories to watch out for in 2021

VILLAGE ARCADE: Three sports gaming stories to watch out for in 2021

From cross-platform play to the return of a beloved franchise, these are the top sports gaming stories this year.
U.S.A.: Trump acquitted as Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial

U.S.A.: Trump acquitted as Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial

House impeached Trump for inciting attack on the U.S. Capitol one week after the Jan. 6 riot
COVID-19: Snowbirds in pandemic hot seat with Canada's latest travel rules

COVID-19: Snowbirds in pandemic hot seat with Canada's latest travel rules

Valorie Crooks, Canada research chair in health service geographies, said everyone has had access to the same public health information and snowbirds who flocked south "did what they felt was allowable"
COVID-19: Why Canada doesn't know how many cases are linked to travel

COVID-19: Why Canada doesn't know how many cases are linked to travel

Arguments against the adoption of stronger travel-related measures in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic often point to data suggesting relatively few cases are linked to travellers.
COVID-19: How online markets are helping stores survive shutdowns and closures

COVID-19: How online markets are helping stores survive shutdowns and closures

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in border closures and an increased desire to localize production and use supply chains that are close to home
Ontario provides more details on lifting regional restrictions

Ontario provides more details on lifting regional restrictions

Most regions will have shutdown and stay-at-home measures lifted Feb. 16 at 12:01 a.m.
COVID-19: Ontario ramping up rapid testing in schools, LTC in coming weeks

COVID-19: Ontario ramping up rapid testing in schools, LTC in coming weeks

Officials expect to have rapid testing in place in Toronto, Peel and York Region schools when they reopen next week
CANADA: Ottawa approves Air Canada's $190-million Transat purchase

CANADA: Ottawa approves Air Canada's $190-million Transat purchase

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced the approval Thursday evening just days before the deal's Feb. 15 deadline, saying the government concluded the purchase is in the public interest