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<b>CANADA:</b> Doctors say telemedicine spurred by pandemic is here to stay

CANADA: Doctors say telemedicine spurred by pandemic is here to stay

Patient advocates describe the shift as a double-edged sword

Sep 17, 2020 2:20 PM Read more >

<b>ONTARIO:</b> Gathering rules change coming for three regions, source says

ONTARIO: Gathering rules change coming for three regions, source says

The changes will only affect Toronto, Peel Region, and Ottawa, which have all seen a spike in virus cases in recent weeks

Sep 17, 2020 12:51 PM Read more >

<b>BREAKING:</b> Edmonton to host 2021 world junior hockey championship with no fans

BREAKING: Edmonton to host 2021 world junior hockey championship with no fans

The IIHF Council approved the Hockey Canada plan, which sees one of two planned cities for the 2021 event maintain hosting duties during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sep 17, 2020 12:40 PM Read more >

<b>CANADA:</b> Climate change could mean more extreme precipitation events across the country, expert says

CANADA: Climate change could mean more extreme precipitation events across the country, expert says

There are broad indications that these changes in rainfall extremes are due to human influence on the climate at global and continental scales

Sep 17, 2020 9:25 AM Read more >

<b>CANADA:</b> Manulife unveils COVID-19-related travel insurance in face of advisories

CANADA: Manulife unveils COVID-19-related travel insurance in face of advisories

The policy, slated to roll out in October, will provide emergency medical coverage that includes the coronavirus and related conditions

Sep 17, 2020 8:30 AM Read more >

<b>ONTARIO:</b> Ford promises steep fines for those who don't follow COVID-19 rules

ONTARIO: Ford promises steep fines for those who don't follow COVID-19 rules

Ontario's fines will be "highest in the country" says Premier

Sep 17, 2020 7:45 AM Read more >

<b>CANADA:</b> Easier, quicker saliva sampling eyed for next stage of COVID-19 testing

CANADA: Easier, quicker saliva sampling eyed for next stage of COVID-19 testing

Public Health Ontario's chief of microbiology and laboratory science lists several issues to be resolved before broad provincial use but expects saliva collection will soon make it easier to detect infection

Sep 17, 2020 6:56 AM Read more >

<b>COVID-19:</b> Do pandemic policies penalize mothers?

COVID-19: Do pandemic policies penalize mothers?

The coronavirus pandemic has added to the workload and stress of mothers

Sep 16, 2020 8:55 PM Read more >

<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> Sleep expert says sleepy teens need later school start times

BEYOND LOCAL: Sleep expert says sleepy teens need later school start times

A recent Montreal based study shows later secondary-school starts mean better sleep, mood for teens

Sep 16, 2020 7:30 PM Read more >

<b>CANADA:</b> Trudeau releases details on $19B in anti-COVID-19 spending as cabinet retreat wraps

CANADA: Trudeau releases details on $19B in anti-COVID-19 spending as cabinet retreat wraps

Funding is meant to help increase testing and contact tracing, support the health care system

Sep 16, 2020 1:51 PM Read more >