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CANADA: Churches look for ways to evoke a true Christmas mass in COVID-19 pandemic

CANADA: Churches look for ways to evoke a true Christmas mass in COVID-19 pandemic

Some of the most powerful elements of Christmas mass just aren’t the same outside the church
COVID-19: Cineplex sells Toronto head office, aims to pay debt amid pandemic challenges

COVID-19: Cineplex sells Toronto head office, aims to pay debt amid pandemic challenges

Chief executive Ellis Jacob says he has high hopes for next year's movie slate, predicting that there will be pent-up demand for social activities after the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine
CANADA: Feds say border controls are sufficient despite complaints from Ontario

CANADA: Feds say border controls are sufficient despite complaints from Ontario

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair told reporters today Canada's border controls are some of the strictest in the world
CANADA: COVID-19 fears spark increased interest in home births, midwives say

CANADA: COVID-19 fears spark increased interest in home births, midwives say

A recent survey and reports from midwifery practices indicate that a pronounced uptick in women interested in home births began as the pandemic took hold in the spring
BEYOND LOCAL: Online exam monitoring can invade privacy and erode trust at universities, expert says

BEYOND LOCAL: Online exam monitoring can invade privacy and erode trust at universities, expert says

Testing and exam proctoring methods that invade privacy and erode trust undermine the very integrity that institutions demand students uphold, assistant prof says
CANADA: Many Canadians who contracted COVID-19 worried about dying, poll says

CANADA: Many Canadians who contracted COVID-19 worried about dying, poll says

The poll also found that nearly one-quarter of those who contracted the illness said they had known someone who died from it
CANADA: 'We've been there before:' National phone line launches to prevent overdose deaths

CANADA: 'We've been there before:' National phone line launches to prevent overdose deaths

Anyone in Canada using a potentially deadly substance can dial a toll-free number and have someone standing by to call for help if needed
CANADA: Moderna establishing Canadian division amid COVID-19 vaccine rollout

CANADA: Moderna establishing Canadian division amid COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Health Canada is in the final stage of its review of Moderna's vaccine, looking to ensure the manufacturing facility and process meet expected standards
Garneau directs CTA to develop new rules for flight cancellation refunds

Garneau directs CTA to develop new rules for flight cancellation refunds

In a statement Monday, Garneau said the pandemic has highlighted a gap in Canada's protections for airline passengers, which weren't designed to cover such lengthy delays
BEYOND LOCAL: How to protect your business with cyberattacks on the rise amid work from home

BEYOND LOCAL: How to protect your business with cyberattacks on the rise amid work from home

Organizations are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks as employees work from home