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BEYOND LOCAL: That ‘tip-of-the-tongue’ feeling when a memory is elusive is more likely to happen in groups

BEYOND LOCAL: That ‘tip-of-the-tongue’ feeling when a memory is elusive is more likely to happen in groups

The feeling that something is “on the tip of your tongue” but you can’t quite remember it may be more indicative of a good memory than a bad one
ONTARIO: OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect

ONTARIO: OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect

The launch of Proline+ was possible because of federal legislation that came into effect today
COVID-19: Air Canada's strict new employee vaccine policy could set new workplace bar, experts say

COVID-19:Air Canada's strict new employee vaccine policy could set new workplace bar, experts say

All of Canada’s federally regulated industries, including airlines, must come up with plans to get their workers vaccinated by the end of October
ONTARIO: LTC minister defends shot-or-test policy as companies mandate COVID vaccines

ONTARIO: LTC minister defends shot-or-test policy as companies mandate COVID vaccines

Rod Phillips says the province's policy guidelines for the sector have been a "great success" so far
CANADA: Salad kits recalled due to possible listeria contamination

CANADA: Salad kits recalled due to possible listeria contamination

The products were sold across Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces as well
This back-to-school during COVID-19, bolster children’s mental and emotional well-being through play

This back-to-school during COVID-19, bolster children’s mental and emotional well-being through play

Play will be essential to give children space to work out anxieties, and will also provide many other social and cognitive benefits
WORLD: Canadian travellers to United Kingdom not required to quarantine starting Monday

WORLD: Canadian travellers to United Kingdom not required to quarantine starting Monday

The United Kingdom has also added Denmark, Finland, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Switzerland and the Azores to the "green" list
CANADA: 'Benzo-dope' turning up in unregulated opioids

CANADA: 'Benzo-dope' turning up in unregulated opioids

Naloxone can prevent deaths from opioid overdose, but there is no way to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose without risk
ONTARIO: Health units want provincial vax cert, exploring regional options on policy

ONTARIO: Health units want provincial vax cert, exploring regional options on policy

Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, head of the Local Association of Public Health Agencies, says the group wants the province to bring in a vaccine certificate system, which would limit access to non-essential activities to those who are fully immunized
CANADA: Group of long-term care operators to enforce mandatory COVID-19 shot policy

CANADA: Group of long-term care operators to enforce mandatory COVID-19 shot policy

The coalition of home operators says unvaccinated staff are more likely to bring the virus to work as infection rates increase