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COVID-19: Canada may find it challenging to reach herd immunity, experts say

COVID-19: Canada may find it challenging to reach herd immunity, experts say

Prof. Paul Tupper of Simon Fraser University's mathematics department said herd immunity is unlikely to happen with COVID-19 for a few reasons
OPINION: With COVID-19's third wave, we're far from 'all in this together'

OPINION: With COVID-19's third wave, we're far from 'all in this together'

After a year of repeated lockdowns and a confusing vaccine rollout, people across the country are online and organizing anti-lockdown marches, anti-curfew protests and riots and disseminating anti-vaccine conspiracies
ONTARIO: Give health care workers second dose, groups urge

ONTARIO: Give health care workers second dose, groups urge

The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, Canadian Union of Public Employees, and Service Employees International Union said they've asked the province to accelerate second doses for the workers but have received no commitment
CANADA: Canadian Olympic Committee plans to access donated vaccines for athletes

CANADA: Canadian Olympic Committee plans to access donated vaccines for athletes

Delivery of doses is set to begin this month to give Olympic delegations time to be fully vaccinated with a second shot before arriving in Tokyo for the Games, which open on July 23
WORLD: Anti-Olympic petition gains tens of thousands of signatures

WORLD: Anti-Olympic petition gains tens of thousands of signatures

The rollout of the petition comes with Tokyo, Osaka and several other areas under a state of emergency with coronavirus infections rising — particularly new variants
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