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BEYOND LOCAL: How coronavirus feeds on other diseases, crises

BEYOND LOCAL: How coronavirus feeds on other diseases, crises

The coronavirus has been particularly dangerous for marginalized and vulnerable populations
BEYOND LOCAL: Despite crackdown on incels, their discussion forums are still online

BEYOND LOCAL: Despite crackdown on incels, their discussion forums are still online

Despite growing recognition that attacks by incels are a form of domestic terrorism, online discussion forums that cater to the misogynist subculture continue to operate openly
CANADA: CrossFit gyms quick to de-affiliate from brand after Glassman comments

CANADA: CrossFit gyms quick to de-affiliate from brand after Glassman comments

Glassman has apologized for his tweet calling it a "mistake," but the fallout was fast
WATCH: Consent necessary to conduct COVID-19 testing on children, says health minister

WATCH: Consent necessary to conduct COVID-19 testing on children, says health minister

Testing of staff, children at child-care centres is part of the reopening framework unveiled today
WATCH: CERB fraudsters will be punished, Trudeau says

WATCH: CERB fraudsters will be punished, Trudeau says

Trudeau said his government will implement measures to punish those who have taken advantage of federal funding
WATCH: Front-line workers, first responders will continue have first preference for child-care, Lecce says

WATCH: Front-line workers, first responders will continue have first preference for child-care, Lecce says

The education minister assured reporters today that parents shouldn't have an issue finding care for their children, despite limit of 10 people per care-centre
WATCH: Too much uncertainty for a proper fiscal update, Trudeau says

WATCH: Too much uncertainty for a proper fiscal update, Trudeau says

According to the prime minister, a proper fiscal update includes projections on 3-5 years in the future that "we simply don't know about"
CANADA: Online portal launches to connect buyers and sellers of COVID-19 supplies

CANADA: Online portal launches to connect buyers and sellers of COVID-19 supplies

The online tool is also meant to help Canadians figure out what kind of gear they should think about wearing
WATCH: Criminals defrauding CERB will be punished, PM says

WATCH: Criminals defrauding CERB will be punished, PM says

Canadians defrauding emergency response benefit could face fines, imprisonment according to draft bill
COVID-19: Lockdown could be a break from toxic masculinity for many boys, expert says

COVID-19: Lockdown could be a break from toxic masculinity for many boys, expert says

Many boys will be happy to avoid the culture of the school locker room during the coronavirus, according to Professor of Masculinities Studies