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CANADA: Provinces delaying or revisiting vaccine programs as Pfizer slows dose deliveries

CANADA: Provinces delaying or revisiting vaccine programs as Pfizer slows dose deliveries

Canada's deliveries after the partial pause will be bigger than previously expected so Pfizer can fulfil its contract to deliver four million doses by the end of March
U.S: Regardless of impeachment, 'Trumpism' is expected to live on

U.S: Regardless of impeachment, 'Trumpism' is expected to live on

Trumpism is a new political formation, blending white supremacy, voter suppression, market fundamentalism and authoritarianism, and it will survive long after Trump leaves the White House, professor says
COVID-19: Outdoor education at universities can be a positive legacy of the pandemic

COVID-19: Outdoor education at universities can be a positive legacy of the pandemic

In times of pandemic, outdoor classes allow students to meet their professor or classmates in person, when they would not otherwise have had the chance to do so
COVID-19: Tips from experts on how to endure until the coronavirus pandemic ends

COVID-19: Tips from experts on how to endure until the coronavirus pandemic ends

Even though some people are being vaccinated for COVID-19 vaccines, most of us will need to deal with the stress of the pandemic for months to come
COVID-19: Ontario says crews can finish ongoing home renovations, but new projects are on hold

COVID-19: Ontario says crews can finish ongoing home renovations, but new projects are on hold

The rules are part of tightened COVID-19 restrictions filed Wednesday in the Reopening Ontario Act, after Ontario entered a state of emergency to try and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed by the pandemic
ONTARIO: Ford ousts Tory legislator from caucus after anti-lockdown letter

ONTARIO: Ford ousts Tory legislator from caucus after anti-lockdown letter

Roman Baber issued a public letter today calling on Ford to end the provincial lockdown
CANADA: Experts advise you ask about COVID-19 return policies while shopping to avoid disappointment later

CANADA: Experts advise you ask about COVID-19 return policies while shopping to avoid disappointment later

Scores of retailers across the country have changed their return policies to quell the spread of COVID-19, making it trickier to get an exchange or refund, depending on the store
COVID-19: Ontario temporarily pauses residential evictions for length of emergency declaration

COVID-19: Ontario temporarily pauses residential evictions for length of emergency declaration

This is the second time the province has paused residential evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic
CANADA: Pandemic worsening mental health for women more than men, poll suggests

CANADA: Pandemic worsening mental health for women more than men, poll suggests

Rates of worsening mental health were also high for single parents in the survey, with 40 per cent describing their mental health as bad or very bad
ONTARIO: Courts urged to limit in-person proceedings in light of new COVID-19 measures

ONTARIO: Courts urged to limit in-person proceedings in light of new COVID-19 measures

New jury trials and jury selection will also stay suspended until early May at the earliest