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OPINION: Student achievement depends on reducing poverty now and after COVID-19

OPINION: Student achievement depends on reducing poverty now and after COVID-19

COVID-19 has accentuated the challenges that many students face in kindergarten to Grade 12
ONTARIO: Ford defends LTC minister after scathing commission report

ONTARIO: Ford defends LTC minister after scathing commission report

Ford told the legislature that he takes ultimate responsibility for the tragedies in long-term care and promised to fix the system
BEYOND LOCAL: In nod to sensitivities, marketers adjust Mother's Day messaging

BEYOND LOCAL: In nod to sensitivities, marketers adjust Mother's Day messaging

Some companies allowing consumers to opt-out of ads, emails about the May 9 celebration
ONTARIO: SIU investigating allegations of sexual assault against OPP in Pikangikum

ONTARIO: SIU investigating allegations of sexual assault against OPP in Pikangikum

The investigation follows allegations of misconduct against members of the OPP by the community
CANADA: Military laying groundwork for arrival of armed drones

CANADA: Military laying groundwork for arrival of armed drones

Royal Canadian Air Force commander says a formal request for bids between the two dronemakers shortlisted for the multibillion-dollar competition is scheduled to kick off in the fall
ONTARIO: Educators, advocacy groups raise alarm about online learning plan

ONTARIO: Educators, advocacy groups raise alarm about online learning plan

Groups say they are worried the government is considering establishing a permanent online learning stream
CANADA: Pfizer shot approved for kids 12 and up

CANADA: Pfizer shot approved for kids 12 and up

The vaccine announcement comes after a promising trial out of the United States, which Health Canada's chief medical adviser said shows the vaccine is both safe and effective for kids in that age group
CANADA: Consumers lose trust in big brands during pandemic, study says

CANADA: Consumers lose trust in big brands during pandemic, study says

The study also found Canadians have a high ability to detect whether a brand demonstrates a short-lived act of compassion to take advantage of the pandemic
BEYOND LOCAL: The common denominator between Zoom fatigue and distracted driving

BEYOND LOCAL: The common denominator between Zoom fatigue and distracted driving

Remote work — with its countless and never-ending online meetings — is taking its toll on employees
ONTARIO: Group of police officers files constitutional challenge over pandemic rules

ONTARIO: Group of police officers files constitutional challenge over pandemic rules

The claim seeks a number of declarations, including that religious services and protests are exempt from rules on gatherings, and that lockdowns and stay-at-home orders are a form of martial law, which the province does not have jurisdiction to enact