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COVID-19: Postpartum mental health visits increased by 30 per cent during pandemic, study says

COVID-19: Postpartum mental health visits increased by 30 per cent during pandemic, study says

Study found people living in northern public health units had relatively low increases after July 2020, which they say could likely be explained by fewer public health restrictions in those areas during the summer
OPINION: The argument in favour of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for children

OPINION: The argument in favour of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for children

Researchers offer philosophical, ethical arguments in favour of mandatory COVID vaccines for kids
BEYOND LOCAL: The importance of preventive measures to ensure mental wellness

BEYOND LOCAL: The importance of preventive measures to ensure mental wellness

Prevention is key to managing the parallel mental health pandemic that has occurred in tandem with COVID-19, researcher says
CANADA: Indigenous leaders frustrated after Pope passes on apology for residential schools

CANADA: Indigenous leaders frustrated after Pope passes on apology for residential schools

Perry Bellegarde, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, says an apology would not only recognize the harms caused by residential schools, but would also be a sign of respect and the first step toward healing
CANADA: Motion passes urging feds drop court actions on rulings regarding First Nations kids

CANADA: Motion passes urging feds drop court actions on rulings regarding First Nations kids

Perry Bellegarde, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, demanded that Ottawa "stop further pain against children and do the right thing"
CANADA: Trudeau says government looking at plan for return of international tourists

CANADA: Trudeau says government looking at plan for return of international tourists

Trudeau says anyone coming to Canada needs to be fully vaccinated before arriving because the country can't risk another wave of COVID-19
CANADA: Revisions to Broadcasting Act won't cover online porn, heritage minister says

CANADA: Revisions to Broadcasting Act won't cover online porn, heritage minister says

Guilbeault told the House of Commons ethics committee that a new regulator will handle child pornography and non-consensual material, but that Bill C-10 will steer clear of content moderation, including for porn
ONTARIO : Thunder Bay man who threw trailer hitch, killing Indigenous woman, gets 8 years

ONTARIO: Thunder Bay man who threw trailer hitch, killing Indigenous woman, gets 8 years

Brayden Bushby was found guilty of manslaughter for his role in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner, who was struck by a metal trailer hitch thrown from a moving vehicle by Bushby
BEYOND LOCAL: How to cope when your dream job is a nightmare

BEYOND LOCAL: How to cope when your dream job is a nightmare

Employees are often shocked to find their dream job involves menial tasks and drudgery, and while they may need to manage their expectations, employers should also be more honest about the true nature of the jobs they’re hiring for
CANADA: Feds approve COVID-19 travel exemption for Stanley Cup playoffs

CANADA: Feds approve COVID-19 travel exemption for Stanley Cup playoffs

Plan includes rules, protocols that teams and players must abide by