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CANADA: Death certificates don't accurately reflect the toll of the pandemic, experts say

CANADA: Death certificates don't accurately reflect the toll of the pandemic, experts say

A geriatrician at Sinai Health in Toronto said deaths that have been recorded as a result of COVID-19 only reflect those who were tested for it
Chief medical adviser says Health Canada preparing for quick approval of boosters

Chief medical adviser says Health Canada preparing for quick approval of boosters

Canada's authorized vaccines, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Oxford-AstraZeneca, all appear to have very good results against B.1.1.7, which is the most common variant so far found in Canada
ONTARIO: Province to extend COVID-19 vaccine intervals after change in federal guidance

ONTARIO: Province to extend COVID-19 vaccine intervals after change in federal guidance

The province said it will soon share details on an updated vaccine plan that accounts for the new dosing recommendation as well as expected supply of the recently approved Oxford-AstraZeneca shots
BEYOND LOCAL: Does your family's pandemic routine need a reset? Try a little playfulness

BEYOND LOCAL: Does your family's pandemic routine need a reset? Try a little playfulness

Tiny moments of playful connection can invite feelings of gratitude
CANADA: Alek Minassian found guilty in 2018 Toronto van attack that killed 10, injured 16

CANADA: Alek Minassian found guilty in 2018 Toronto van attack that killed 10, injured 16

Alek Minassian had admitted to planning and carrying out the attack on April 23, 2018 but had argued he should be found not criminally responsible for his actions because he is autistic
WORLD: From science to syringe, COVID-19 vaccines are miracles of science and supply chains

WORLD: From science to syringe, COVID-19 vaccines are miracles of science and supply chains

By the time that dose is injected, it has travelled to at least six different cities in four countries, across the Atlantic Ocean twice, and monitored by a 24-hour watchtower in Iceland every step of the way
BEYOND LOCAL: Ocean's shark and ray populations have significantly declined since the 70s

BEYOND LOCAL: Ocean's shark and ray populations have significantly declined since the 70s

Marine biology prof says the populations have decreased by 71 per cent since 1970, and that a global solution is needed
COVID-19: Ontario won't administer Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to seniors, health minister says

COVID-19: Ontario won't administer Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to seniors, health minister says

Elliott said it's a "very versatile" vaccine because it doesn't have the same cold storage requirements as the other two currently in use
WORLD: Six Dr. Seuss books won't be published for racist images

WORLD: Six Dr. Seuss books won't be published for racist images

The decision to cease publication and sales of the books was made last year after months of discussion, the company, which was founded by Seuss' family, told AP
ONTARIO: Pilot project aims to regulate tow truck industry that's rocked by violence

ONTARIO: Pilot project aims to regulate tow truck industry that's rocked by violence

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath accused the government of dragging its feet when it comes to responding to the escalating violence in the towing industry