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COVID-19: Cineplex CEO says cinemas 'could help in a big way' as potential vaccination sites

COVID-19: Cineplex CEO says cinemas 'could help in a big way' as potential vaccination sites

With Cineplex's locations largely closed across the country, the theatre chain is looking for options as it grapples with a massive shutdown due to COVID-19 restrictions
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COVID-19: Older caregivers struggling with extra burdens of home care

COVID-19: Older caregivers struggling with extra burdens of home care

Older caregivers report unprecedented and unrelenting levels of responsibility, stress and isolation due to COVID-19 and pandemic-related protocols
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WORLD: Netflix plans to open an office in Canada and grow its relationship with its creators

WORLD: Netflix plans to open an office in Canada and grow its relationship with its creators

Two years ago, Netflix announced plans to set up a production hub in Toronto by leasing two studio spaces along the downtown industrial waterfront area
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ONTARIO: Man charged after allegedly showing fraudulent COVID-19 test at Toronto airport

ONTARIO: Man charged after allegedly showing fraudulent COVID-19 test at Toronto airport

Police say it happened Monday evening at one of the airport's Canada Border Services Agency checkpoints
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COVID-19: How the pandemic could transform non-profit organizations

COVID-19: How the pandemic could transform non-profit organizations

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed how non-profit organizations operate and how they’re funded
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CANADA: Internal data shows surge in harassment complaints at CRA, RCMP

CANADA: Internal data shows surge in harassment complaints at CRA, RCMP

The Canada Revenue Agency saw harassment complaints jump 82 per cent to 166 between 2016-17 and 2018-19
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ONTARIO: Experts say race for COVID drugs dogged by false promises, lack of co-ordination

ONTARIO: Experts say race for COVID drugs dogged by false promises, lack of co-ordination

Doctor calls on more more co-ordination to develop antiviral therapies
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CANADA: Survey finds 60 per cent of Indigenous workers feel emotionally unsafe on the job

CANADA: Survey finds 60 per cent of Indigenous workers feel emotionally unsafe on the job

That feeling of lacking safety doubles when gender is taken into account
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CANADA: Feds promise new funds for public transit, most money won't arrive for years

CANADA: Feds promise new funds for public transit, most money won't arrive for years

Trudeau announced the new funding during a teleconference this morning ahead of a virtual meeting with mayors from Canada's largest cities
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BEYOND LOCAL: The scientific reason you should consider adding more plant protein to your diet

BEYOND LOCAL: The scientific reason you should consider adding more plant protein to your diet

Hydrogen sulfide is a stinky toxic gas, but it has health benefits when released in small amounts inside the body. That’s why eating more plant proteins is linked to longevity
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