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OPINION: Let’s not forget about precarious work in this federal election — and beyond

OPINION: Let’s not forget about precarious work in this federal election — and beyond

Unprecedented income support from the federal government temporarily cushioned the unanticipated losses of earnings for these unprotected workers
COVID-19: High rates of burnout could lead to shortage of health-care workers

COVID-19: High rates of burnout could lead to shortage of health-care workers

Burnout occurs in many occupations, but health care exposes its professionals to unusual types of stress, including moral distress
BEYOND LOCAL: Research shows Canadians are having more sex during the pandemic, unless they’re living with their partners

BEYOND LOCAL: Research shows Canadians are having more sex during the pandemic, unless they’re living with their partners

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected Canadians’ sex lives
ONTARIO: New vaccine mandates and passport rules are making it tough on the anti-vaccine movement

ONTARIO: New vaccine mandates and passport rules are making it tough on the anti-vaccine movement

Medical regulators and Human Rights opinions indicate that employers and business owners can impose strict vaccination rules
COVID-19: FAQs on preventing infection as students return to the classroom

COVID-19: FAQs on preventing infection as students return to the classroom

To reduce the spread of COVID-19 in unvaccinated children, epidemiologists rely on a layered approach of interventions including masking, ventilation, cohorting and promoting vaccination for all eligible community members
OPINION: From PPE shortages to COVID-19 vaccine distribution, the supply chain has emerged as a determinant of health

OPINION: From PPE shortages to COVID-19 vaccine distribution, the supply chain has emerged as a determinant of health

Supply chain disruptions can have negative effects on people’s health
ONTARIO: Restauranteurs concerned that vaccine certificate plan could worsen labour crunch

ONTARIO: Restauranteurs concerned that vaccine certificate plan could worsen labour crunch

Ontario said Wednesday it will require residents aged 12 and older to show a vaccine receipt and a piece of government-issued photo ID starting Sept. 22 in order to access the indoor areas of restaurants
COVID-19: Majority of Canadians favour vaccine passport for non-essential places, poll says

COVID-19: Majority of Canadians favour vaccine passport for non-essential places, poll says

The poll also suggests Canadians were largely split on whether the reopening of in-person learning at elementary and secondary schools changed any concerns they had about the Delta variant
ONTARIO: Guelph police officer forgives man accused of running into him

ONTARIO: Guelph police officer forgives man accused of running into him

Const. Mark O'Connell was hit by a man accused of impaired driving in early August and his heart stopped beating, but he says the incident has made him a better person and officer
ONTARIO: Legislature prorogued until after federal election

ONTARIO: Legislature prorogued until after federal election

Politicians had been on summer break, and were due back Sept. 13