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COVID-19: Contact tracing has privacy concerns, security expert says

COVID-19: Contact tracing has privacy concerns, security expert says

Ontario's former privacy commissioner expresses her concerns with digital contact tracing
COVID-19: Poll suggests Canadians want to play sports again but it may take time to feel comfortable

COVID-19: Poll suggests Canadians want to play sports again but it may take time to feel comfortable

A majority believe it is important for Canadians to play organized sports when distancing restrictions are lifted because of the positive impact they have on mental and physical health
ONTARIO: Justice system is in flux, 'we’re not going back to normal,' says Downey

ONTARIO: Justice system is in flux, 'we’re not going back to normal,' says Downey

COVID-19 has prompted the quick adoption of alternatives to in-person services and hearings
COVID-19: Making public health decisions about coronavirus when some information is missing

COVID-19: Making public health decisions about coronavirus when some information is missing

The way forward for overall health needs to apply the precautionary principle and focus on primary prevention of illness and disease, sociology prof says
COVID-19: Most Canadian teenagers say they're experiencing feelings of sadness due to the global pandemic

COVID-19: Most Canadian teenagers say they're experiencing feelings of sadness due to the global pandemic

Youths report feeling sad, afraid of novel coronavirus during pandemic, survey says
CANADA: Experts say COVID-19 pandemic highlights need for more public toilets

CANADA: Experts say COVID-19 pandemic highlights need for more public toilets

Scarce access to washrooms was recently raised as a hurdle for essential workers, who could no longer rely on coffee shops and other businesses once those were ordered closed
COVID-19: Air Canada revises refund policy amid growing anger over cancelled flights

COVID-19: Air Canada revises refund policy amid growing anger over cancelled flights

Air Canada is now offering travellers the option of a voucher with no expiry date or discount Aeroplan points if the airline cancels their flight due to COVID-19
CANADA: Commander says to shut down Snowbirds team after deadly crash would be 'tragic'

CANADA: Commander says to shut down Snowbirds team after deadly crash would be 'tragic'

Lt.-Col. Mike French says it's hard to explain the impact the Snowbirds have on Canada
WATCH: Province launches Ontario Tools Grant for apprentices

WATCH: Province launches Ontario Tools Grant for apprentices

Ontario commits $10M to new grants program; previous apprentice loans through Loans for Tools program to be forgiven by province
WATCH: Feds now able to make more than 20,000 contact tracing calls a day: Trudeau

WATCH: Feds now able to make more than 20,000 contact tracing calls a day: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledges federal support for increased testing, contact tracing and data sharing across Canada