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CANADA: Feds hoping for AstraZeneca shots this week as Pfizer-BioNTech prepare next delivery

CANADA: Feds hoping for AstraZeneca shots this week as Pfizer-BioNTech prepare next delivery

Canada has ordered 24 million doses of the vaccine, with the majority to be delivered from the United States between April and September
COVID-19: Experts caution against the temptation to comparison shop vaccines

COVID-19: Experts caution against the temptation to comparison shop vaccines

With multiple projections warning of a variant-fuelled third wave, 'any tool that can slow the pandemic should be embraced,' expert says
BEYOND LOCAL: Breastfeeding research improves lives and advances health, but faces conflicts

BEYOND LOCAL: Breastfeeding research improves lives and advances health, but faces conflicts

Research shows the breast milk of women who have recovered from COVID-19 offers a source of COVID-19 antibodies
COVID-19: Ontario could have moved faster on vaccine booking site, experts say

COVID-19: Ontario could have moved faster on vaccine booking site, experts say

The website has already been piloted, but the government said it won't go live until the province is sure it can withstand the large volume of requests expected
ONTARIO: Province lacked updated pandemic response plan before COVID-19 hit, commission hears

ONTARIO: Province lacked updated pandemic response plan before COVID-19 hit, commission hears

In testimony before the panel released on Thursday, the province's chief medical officer of health, Dr. David Williams, denied responsibility for the shortcoming
COVID-19: CanAge report on vaccinating seniors gives Canada a failing grade

COVID-19: CanAge report on vaccinating seniors gives Canada a failing grade

Report aims to bring attention to gaps in vaccine uptake against influenza, shingles and pneumonia, calls for national vaccine strategy
BREAKING: CEO of Canada Pension Plan resigns after travelling for COVID-19 vaccine

BREAKING: CEO of Canada Pension Plan resigns after travelling for COVID-19 vaccine

The board has appointed John Graham as the new CEO
BEYOND LOCAL: How social bubbles work, during COVID-19 and throughout history

BEYOND LOCAL: How social bubbles work, during COVID-19 and throughout history

Our social lives are complicated and interdependent — social bubbles and physical distancing are difficult to sustain
COVID-19: Some travellers through Pearson International Airport violating Quarantine Act

COVID-19: Some travellers through Pearson International Airport violating Quarantine Act

Peel Regional police say most cases were resolved after conversations with officers but some people still refused to comply and were fined
ONTARIO: Advocates call for COVID-19 vaccination plan for migrant and undocumented workers

ONTARIO: Advocates call for COVID-19 vaccination plan for migrant and undocumented workers

The Ontario government has not said if temporary foreign workers employed on the province's farms would have access to the COVID-19 vaccine