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COVID-19: Canadians far more wary of AstraZeneca than other vaccines, poll says

COVID-19: Canadians far more wary of AstraZeneca than other vaccines, poll says

Only 53 per cent of respondents said they would trust the AstraZeneca vaccine being given to themselves or family members
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COVID-19: Ontario to study vaccine hesitancy, health minister says as rollout continues

COVID-19: Ontario to study vaccine hesitancy, health minister says as rollout continues

Christine Elliott made the comments hours before the National Advisory Committee on Immunizations recommended against using the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for anyone under the age of 55
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ONTARIO: Thunder Bay university to launch Indigenous Law and Justice Institute

ONTARIO: Thunder Bay university to launch Indigenous Law and Justice Institute

The funding provided to the law school allows the university to meet recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation report
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ONTARIO: Newly-launched institute looking for 'catalyst' for growth in the North

ONTARIO: Newly-launched institute looking for 'catalyst' for growth in the North

The Abitibi Institute will focus on research and policy
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WHO report: COVID likely first jumped into humans from animals

WHO report: COVID likely first jumped into humans from animals

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious diseases expert, said he would like to see the report's raw information first before deciding about its credibility
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ONTARIO: Former Sudburian donates $2M to support Canadian Olympic athletes

ONTARIO: Former Sudburian donates $2M to support Canadian Olympic athletes

Donation marks one of largest to Canadian Olympic Foundation
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Final report on deadly Snowbird crash in B.C. flags pilot's actions

Final report on deadly Snowbird crash in B.C. flags pilot's actions

The investigation report includes a total of five recommendations, including examining changes to the ejection system to make it more stable and the installation of flight-data recorders that can survive a crash
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COVID-19: The need for speed - How Canada approved five vaccines in under a year

COVID-19: The need for speed - How Canada approved five vaccines in under a year

Speed due to more resources, not at expense of safety, says chief medical adviser of Health Canada
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COVID-19: Path out of pandemic isn't straightforward, but hope lies ahead, experts say

COVID-19: Path out of pandemic isn't straightforward, but hope lies ahead, experts say

Solution is vaccination, says Dr. Zain Chagla, medical director of infection control at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
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COVID-19: Canada expecting to receive 3.3M vaccine doses this week

COVID-19: Canada expecting to receive 3.3M vaccine doses this week

Expected influx would mark the single-largest week of deliveries into Canada since the start of the pandemic
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