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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: 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
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: 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
COVID-19: Should teachers get vaccine priority? Experts say yes, but so should others

COVID-19: Should teachers get vaccine priority? Experts say yes, but so should others

The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) previously called for governments across Canada to let teachers and educators be among the first in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine, arguing their high risk of exposure
CANADA: How some families hope to gather for a pandemic Christmas

CANADA: How some families hope to gather for a pandemic Christmas

Canadians are trying to work out how to spend the holidays this year
CANADA: Survey finds Canadians plan on dieting less and donating more to food banks in 2021

CANADA: Survey finds Canadians plan on dieting less and donating more to food banks in 2021

The poll found that only 30 per cent of Canadians surveyed plan on changing their diet and eating healthier in 2021
CANADA: Feds to invest $9 billion in COVID treatments as vaccine rollout ramps up

CANADA: Feds to invest $9 billion in COVID treatments as vaccine rollout ramps up

Moderna has confirmed its COVID-19 vaccine can now be shipped locally without it needing to be frozen at all
COVID-19: Ford calls emergency Friday meeting with health officials over hospitalizations

COVID-19: Ford calls emergency Friday meeting with health officials over hospitalizations

The province is considering new measures but Ford has offered few details about what those might be
COVID-19: Ontario public health to weigh possibility of NHL restart as lockdown looms

COVID-19: Ontario public health to weigh possibility of NHL restart as lockdown looms

The Ontario Hockey League hopes to begin its 2021 season in early February