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WATCH: In preparation for second COVID-19 wave, province invests in flu immunization program

WATCH: In preparation for second COVID-19 wave, province invests in flu immunization program

Ford has been facing pressure to release the plan
Canada set to announce funds to help with international COVID-19 vaccine procurement

Canada set to announce funds to help with international COVID-19 vaccine procurement

Canada is joining a vaccine sharing program connected to international organizations including the World Health Organization and the Vaccine Alliance of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
ONTARIO: Pediatricians warn of flu shot 'crisis' to meet anticipated demand

ONTARIO: Pediatricians warn of flu shot 'crisis' to meet anticipated demand

An online petition by members of the Ontario Medical Association says there's already "unprecedented strong interest amongst parents for the influenza vaccine"
COVID-19: Study sheds light on coronavirus ‘long-haulers,’ but experts still lack clear picture

COVID-19: Study sheds light on coronavirus ‘long-haulers,’ but experts still lack clear picture

Doctors and researchers believe there are a number of possible explanations as to why “long haulers” are experiencing chronic symptoms
CANADA: Addressing anti-mask protests poses a challenge for leaders, experts say

CANADA: Addressing anti-mask protests poses a challenge for leaders, experts say

An associate professor of philosophy at University of Guelph says anti-mask sentiment is likely a symbol of a larger uncertainty "of what the pandemic will do to us in the long term"
LIVE: Ford, chief medical officer of health to hold press conference

LIVE: Ford, chief medical officer of health to hold press conference

The announcement comes after Ford tightened restrictions on private gatherings
CANADA: Feds reluctantly approve Ontario carbon price for big industrial emitters

CANADA: Feds reluctantly approve Ontario carbon price for big industrial emitters

Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the nod of approval comes begrudgingly because Ontario's proposal will not cut greenhouse-gas emissions as much as the federal version of a carbon tax
CANADA: Federal Court hears certification arguments this week in MMIW lawsuit

CANADA: Federal Court hears certification arguments this week in MMIW lawsuit

The suit alleges systemic negligence on the part of the RCMP in investigating cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women
CANADA: Public Health Agency president steps down as nation heads into COVID second wave

CANADA: Public Health Agency president steps down as nation heads into COVID second wave

'None of us are superhuman,' says Tina Namiesniowski
CANADA: Sixties Scoop adoptee finds birth family thanks to article

CANADA: Sixties Scoop adoptee finds birth family thanks to article

‘I am still shell-shocked. I have relatives everywhere.’