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CANADA: Tech CEOs want prosperity strategy from Trudeau

CANADA: Tech CEOs want prosperity strategy from Trudeau

In a letter they sent to Justin Trudeau on Tuesday, 133 executives say Canada needs a plan to champion innovators and help build new jobs and industries as the country grapples with the economic impacts of COVID-19
COVID-19: In virtual courtrooms, the absence of non-verbal cues may threaten justice

COVID-19: In virtual courtrooms, the absence of non-verbal cues may threaten justice

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that courtrooms have been forced to become virtual, but is the long-term adoption of technology a threat to justice?
ONTARIO: Doug Ford gives support to Niagara MPP under fire for posing in tight crowd with no masks

ONTARIO: Doug Ford gives support to Niagara MPP under fire for posing in tight crowd with no masks

Ontario Hospital Association CEO calls for Sam Oosterhoff's resignation
ONTARIO: Thanksgiving festivities may have affected COVID-19 numbers in hot spots

ONTARIO: Thanksgiving festivities may have affected COVID-19 numbers in hot spots

Christine Elliott also says the province imposed stricter health measures on hot spot regions around the same time and those may help lead to lower case counts
CANADA: PM says budget update won't have fiscal anchor, suggests one coming after crisis over

CANADA: PM says budget update won't have fiscal anchor, suggests one coming after crisis over

Trudeau says officials are working on a "robust update" that will provide some guidelines for spending to help the economy
ONTARIO: Niagara dog tests positive for COVID-19, marking Canada's first canine case

ONTARIO: Niagara dog tests positive for COVID-19, marking Canada's first canine case

The dog was tested as part of a research study
CANADA: Health Minister Hajdu says she went maskless at airport only while eating

CANADA: Health Minister Hajdu says she went maskless at airport only while eating

The photo shows Hajdu seated in a chair by herself with a piece of rolling luggage next to her, either speaking or smiling
CANADA: Quebec, Ontario reach sobering COVID-19 milestones

CANADA: Quebec, Ontario reach sobering COVID-19 milestones

Public health experts noted that Quebec's long-standing high case counts appeared to be levelling off, while stressing the week ahead will be crucial to bring Ontario's surging numbers back under control
COVID-19: How video games can add to kids’ learning during isolation

COVID-19: How video games can add to kids’ learning during isolation

As the cold weather approaches and we look for indoor activities, video games are both fun and educational
ONTARIO: Commission says province should urgently formalize relationships between nursing homes, hospitals and health units

ONTARIO: Commission says province should urgently formalize relationships between nursing homes, hospitals and health units

Critical staffing shortages also need addressing as the second wave of the pandemic intensifies