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COVID-19: Giving up public transit during the coronavirus is a luxury many can't afford

COVID-19: Giving up public transit during the coronavirus is a luxury many can't afford

New research suggests many Canadians cannot afford to forgo public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic — or ever.
CANADA: Participation rates of girls in sport still lag behind boys

CANADA: Participation rates of girls in sport still lag behind boys

At this rate, Canada won't see parity between girls and boys in sports for at least the next 15 years
CANADA: Poll suggests almost two-thirds of Canadians believe systemic racism exists in the country

CANADA: Poll suggests almost two-thirds of Canadians believe systemic racism exists in the country

The poll found respondents think Muslims, Black people, Transgender and Indigenous people were most likely to experience discrimination with over 75 per cent of Canadians believing they experience discrimination in society
COVID-19: The surprising reasons people cheat at social distancing

COVID-19: The surprising reasons people cheat at social distancing

To save as many lives as possible, public health efforts must take into account our subconscious biases
CANADA: Summer travel amid a pandemic demands planning, COVID-19 vigilance

CANADA: Summer travel amid a pandemic demands planning, COVID-19 vigilance

Figuring out where and how to travel safely amid a pandemic has upended the notion of a carefree holiday, but it's clear many Canadians are eager to try
WATCH: Trudeau 'confident' RCMP commissioner can make quick changes to address systemic racism

WATCH: Trudeau 'confident' RCMP commissioner can make quick changes to address systemic racism

He said RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki has already made changes for the better
WATCH: Companies responsible for prioritizing COVID-19 safety in the workplace, Ford says

WATCH: Companies responsible for prioritizing COVID-19 safety in the workplace, Ford says

Ford said that some companies are being proactive with their approach to COVID-19
ONTARIO: Toronto police officer, nine others charged in underage human-trafficking probe

ONTARIO: Toronto police officer, nine others charged in underage human-trafficking probe

The 49-year-old constable and the others are facing a charge of obtaining sexual services for consideration from a person under 18
CANADA: Searches for extremist content spiked after coronavirus lockdown, report says

CANADA: Searches for extremist content spiked after coronavirus lockdown, report says

Hate crime researcher says extremist groups 'exploit' a climate of uncertainty to their advantage by 'crafting narratives around new sources of concern'
COVID-19: Additional challenges posed by distance learning for families of children with disabilities

COVID-19: Additional challenges posed by distance learning for families of children with disabilities

Parents are missing in-person supports for children