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CANADA: Giving amid tough times? Here's how to make your charitable donations count

CANADA: Giving amid tough times? Here's how to make your charitable donations count

For those who plan to give, experts say there are important tips to keep in mind to ensure your donation has the greatest impact
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CANADA: Feds must regulate AI to protect privacy and human rights, watchdog says

CANADA: Feds must regulate AI to protect privacy and human rights, watchdog says

Daniel Therrien says legislation will help to reap the benefits of AI while upholding individuals’ fundamental right to privacy
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ONTARIO: Doctors' group calls for stricter COVID-19 measures as cases rise

ONTARIO: Doctors' group calls for stricter COVID-19 measures as cases rise

The Ontario Medical Association says the tiered and colour-coded framework that determines when regions across the province can loosen or tighten restrictions is too lax
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COVID-19: Bank of Canada deputy warns of long-lasting pandemic 'scars' on economy

COVID-19: Bank of Canada deputy warns of long-lasting pandemic 'scars' on economy

Senior deputy governor Carolyn Wilkins urges more discussion about the post-pandemic recovery
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COVID-19: Advocate says second wave has inmates locked down in 'atrocious' conditions

COVID-19: Advocate says second wave has inmates locked down in 'atrocious' conditions

Advocacy group calling on federal government to release some offenders, allow easier physical distancing behind bars as 'toxic relationship between correctional officers and inmates conflicts with guards' de facto role as caregivers during the pandemic'
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COVID-19: Pandemic highlights lack of access to public washrooms during winter months

COVID-19: Pandemic highlights lack of access to public washrooms during winter months

Experts and advocates say the long-standing issue should be seriously looked at as residents prepare for colder months during the pandemic
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CANADA: COVID may have reversed decline in Canadian trust in scientists, survey says

CANADA: COVID may have reversed decline in Canadian trust in scientists, survey says

People seem more willing to consider scientific evidence with open minds
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CANADA: Fewer people plan to attend virtual or in-person Remembrance Day ceremonies, poll says

CANADA: Fewer people plan to attend virtual or in-person Remembrance Day ceremonies, poll says

Anthony Wilson-Smith of Historica Canada says the bigger issue, not attributable to COVID-19, is the declining knowledge of military history
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CANADA: Trudeau urges provinces to ask for help as COVID-19 cases surge

CANADA: Trudeau urges provinces to ask for help as COVID-19 cases surge

The Public Health Agency of Canada reported 4,086 new cases Monday
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ONTARIO: Advocates, union question new job category for long-term care homes

ONTARIO: Advocates, union question new job category for long-term care homes

Long-term care advocates and unions are raising concerns about Ontario's plan to introduce a new job category to help with staffing issues in long-term care homes.
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