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ONTARIO: Province could do proactive COVID-19 testing in some schools, top doctor says

ONTARIO: Province could do proactive COVID-19 testing in some schools, top doctor says

Dr. David Williams said while students are to be kept in strict cohorts that limit contact with other children, there may be scenarios where public health officials opt for broader, more proactive testing in schools
CANADA: Liberals to replace CERB with new benefit, simplified EI program at cost of $37B

CANADA: Liberals to replace CERB with new benefit, simplified EI program at cost of $37B

The CERB will be extended another four weeks, and a new benefit that pays $400 a week for up to 26 weeks will replace it for those ineligible for employment insurance
BEYOND LOCAL: What will COVID-19 look like to geologists in the far future?

BEYOND LOCAL: What will COVID-19 look like to geologists in the far future?

Masks, gloves will be carried into the ocean and could be washed up on distant shores
BEYOND LOCAL: Here's how working from home could impact your home insurance

BEYOND LOCAL: Here's how working from home could impact your home insurance

Home insurance policies typically have an exclusion stating that there is no business operating out of the home. And the definition of “business” could include working from home even as an employee
CANADA: CRA resumes online services with new security features after cyberattacks

CANADA: CRA resumes online services with new security features after cyberattacks

Online access to "My Business Account" resumed Monday and all others were brought back online Wednesday evening
ONTARIO: Scheifele remembers Dale Hawerchuk as his 'guardian angel' (8 photos)

ONTARIO: Scheifele remembers Dale Hawerchuk as his 'guardian angel' (8 photos)

NHLers reminisce about how the late OHL coach, and Hockey Hall of Famer, shaped them as players and as people
ONTARIO: Many parents nervous about return of school, plan to send kids anyway: survey

ONTARIO: Many parents nervous about return of school, plan to send kids anyway: survey

The survey also found strong support among respondents with children for requiring certain protections to be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at schools
CANADA: New guidelines aim to reduce obesity stigma in health care

CANADA: New guidelines aim to reduce obesity stigma in health care

New guidelines for health-care providers advise supporting every individual to achieve their best health, rather than focusing on weight status
CANADA: Tim Hortons delays hockey Barbie roll out to rush production of Black doll

CANADA: Tim Hortons delays hockey Barbie roll out to rush production of Black doll

Solange Bernard, head of marketing communications, said Tim Hortons started working with Mattel last year to roll out a hockey-themed Barbie as part of a charitable initiative aimed at getting girls involved in the sport
CANADA: Critics worried report on police reform will amount to nothing but 'lip service'

CANADA: Critics worried report on police reform will amount to nothing but 'lip service'

One recommendation calls for the board and chief of police to explore mechanisms to make disciplinary proceedings and their rulings more transparent and accessible to the public