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Is there any valid reason NOT to wear a mask? We spoke to experts to see what they had to say. “Even doctors who are asthmatic, including myself, are able
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This Toronto COVID-19 map fits with the interpretation that it's not so much about the people who won't social distance as it is the people who *can't*. There's pretty decent
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Today's (near deserted) walk was for work purposes too. This is the beautiful Loxley Valley, which I reckon rivals Devon It's also where developers want to build 300 new homes,
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In April, Tracey Thompson suddenly realized she couldn't smell or taste the chicken noodle soup she was eating. But it wasn't her first symptom, and it wouldn't be her last.
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#Breaking: Ontario legislature votes against Liberal MPP's paid sick leave bill 20-55.https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2021/04/26/tories-under-pressure-to-unveil-a-sick-pay-program-ford-promises-will-be-the-best-in-north-amer
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NEW: This Canadian couple lived in Xinjiang for 10 years. They can no longer stay silent about what they sawhttps://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2021/04/21/this-manitoba-couple-lived-in-xinjiang-for-10-years-they-can-no-longer-stay-silent-ab
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Right way to wear a mask? Wrong way? Here's why:https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/09/26/wearing-a-mask-but-not-covering-your-nose-youre-doing-it-all-wrong.html?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=Nation
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Back in January, the Chinese community in Toronto started taking precautions — wearing masks, skipping events — after news of COVID-19 in Wuhan. But a new study shows that their
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"We have a bunch of yahoos out in front of Queen's Park sitting there protesting that the place isn't open," Doug Ford says in response to protesters who want Ontario
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Want to move out of Toronto? This couple has created 'Ninety minutes from Toronto' — a series of maps outside the city that give information on median age, median income,
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"(For online learning) people would be sending each other the answers, so I never really learned anything" How do students feel about the Ford's government COVID-19 response? How about online
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Students switching back and forth between in-school and online learning due to COVID-19 are struggling and will need significant supports in place to help close learning gaps, say the Canada's
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NEW: In troubled times, some people step up to take on dangerous tasks that would send others running. That's what 51-year-old Stephen Lew is doing. He's moved from his City
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It's interesting to see how people choose to react to basic information. "Such trash" say those who, apparently, believe this is blaming the woman, rather than considering a specific (and
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Invoked new legislative powers how? The federal government can’t simply demand the provinces do anything. You can’t invent federal levers out of thin air! https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2020/10/27/once-seen-as-a-star-in-justin
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Item scheduled for City Council July 28. Needs scrutiny, should not be rushed because of the pandemic. Issues include negotiation of financial terms + digital identity mgmt. Long-term implications. Economic
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