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WORLD: How COVID-19 caused a global setback in reproductive and sexual health rights

WORLD: How COVID-19 caused a global setback in reproductive and sexual health rights

Measures to combat COVID-19 have affected sexual and reproductive health care around the globe, including maternal and newborn care, birth control and access to abortion
Tragic crash near Timmins being investigated as a homicide: Police

Tragic crash near Timmins being investigated as a homicide: Police

The family has released a statement to help explain the circumstances
CANADA: Big three grocers see shifting shopping habits as pandemic restrictions ease

CANADA: Big three grocers see shifting shopping habits as pandemic restrictions ease

Metro, Loblaw and Empire all noted an increase in traffic in their stores in recent quarters, but smaller basket sizes and more muted sales, an indication that people are shopping around more and potentially spending more at restaurants
OPINION: As pandemic restrictions ease, we need to consider ethical travel in our return

OPINION: As pandemic restrictions ease, we need to consider ethical travel in our return

As people are fully vaccinated, pre-pandemic travel patterns are slowly returning
CANADA: More than 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses now stockpiled in Canadian freezers

CANADA: More than 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses now stockpiled in Canadian freezers

Procurement Minister Anita Anand says how many of the stockpiled doses can be considered excess and available for donation to other countries is still up in the air
COVID-19: How effective are the vaccines? Here’s what the stats mean, and what they don’t

COVID-19: How effective are the vaccines? Here’s what the stats mean, and what they don’t

Vaccine efficacy statistics are often based on the results of randomized controlled trials
CANADA: Child and youth mental health problems have doubled during COVID-19

CANADA: Child and youth mental health problems have doubled during COVID-19

Not only did youth mental health difficulties increase during COVID-19, but they became more prevalent as the pandemic persisted
ONTARIO: Province emphasizes watching COVID-19 hospitalizations over case counts

ONTARIO: Province emphasizes watching COVID-19 hospitalizations over case counts

The province requires staff in long-term care homes to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status, and those who are unvaccinated for non-medical reasons have to undergo education about the importance of immunization
COVID-19: Moderna to build mRNA production plant in Canada within two years

COVID-19: Moderna to build mRNA production plant in Canada within two years

The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the federal government that will result in Canada hosting Moderna's first foreign operation
BEYOND LOCAL: Controversial Alzheimer’s drug highlights concerns about Health Canada approval process

BEYOND LOCAL: Controversial Alzheimer’s drug highlights concerns about Health Canada approval process

Aducanumab (Aduhelm) was approved in the U.S., but there is no convincing evidence the drug will help Alzheimer’s patients