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U.S: What’s next for Trump? Will he face charges after leaving office?

U.S: What’s next for Trump? Will he face charges after leaving office?

The consequences of Trump’s disruptions of one of the hallmarks of American politics — the peaceful and dignified transfer of power after an election — will have consequences for years to come, expert says
CANADA: Canadians mark anniversary of downing of Flight PS752 in Iran

CANADA: Canadians mark anniversary of downing of Flight PS752 in Iran

More than 100 of the 176 victims had ties to Canada, and at least 55 were Canadian citizens
CANADA: The argument in favour of COVID-19 immunity passports

CANADA: The argument in favour of COVID-19 immunity passports

Are immunity passports an idea that we should be seriously considering?
COVID-19: Why eco-labelling is so difficult during the pandemic

COVID-19: Why eco-labelling is so difficult during the pandemic

Eco-labelling during the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be challenging for some businesses, particularly those in low-income countries
ONTARIO: Government didn't replenish PPE stockpiles before COVID-19, LTC commission hears

ONTARIO: Government didn't replenish PPE stockpiles before COVID-19, LTC commission hears

Ontario's former deputy minister of health and long-term care told the independent commission that the province's supply of personal protective equipment should have been refilled around 2017 or 2018
BEYOND LOCAL: What messages do TV shows and movies teach young children about pain?

BEYOND LOCAL: What messages do TV shows and movies teach young children about pain?

At critical developmental periods when young children are learning about themselves, others and the world, they are frequently seeing pain portrayed unrealistically in kids’ TV shows and movies
CANADA: Small businesses feeling the pinch of credit-card fees as e-commerce ramps up

CANADA: Small businesses feeling the pinch of credit-card fees as e-commerce ramps up

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the proportion of its 100,000 members that rely on online purchases has doubled to 40 per cent since March, when lockdowns to fight the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered storefronts across the country
BEYOND LOCAL: Beautiful books help children read the world

BEYOND LOCAL: Beautiful books help children read the world

Through literary and artistic merit, many picture books attract wider age ranges and engage older adults than ever before. Some titles can even support struggling teen readers
Twitter suspends Trump amid Capitol violence

Twitter suspends Trump amid Capitol violence

In an unprecedented step, Twitter suspended the account of President Donald Trump for 12 hours Wednesday after he repeatedly posted false accusations about the election after his supporters stormed the Capitol following a Trump rally.
CANADA: Prison guards need priority COVID-19 vaccinations, union says

CANADA: Prison guards need priority COVID-19 vaccinations, union says

The call comes as the union hears of plans by the Correctional Service to begin vaccinating inmates Friday