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COVID-19: Canadians’ pessimistic pandemic state of mind worsening

COVID-19: Canadians’ pessimistic pandemic state of mind worsening

Provinces are reporting a higher rate of infection, and the fear of increased hospitalizations that will put an extreme strain on the health-care system remains present
Environment Canada calling for up to 15 cm of snow before Wednesday afternoon for Espanola and area

Environment Canada calling for up to 15 cm of snow before Wednesday afternoon for Espanola and area

Snow will begin early Tuesday morning, according to Environment Canada
Timmins MPP expects Northern Ontario to get its fair share of vaccines

Timmins MPP expects Northern Ontario to get its fair share of vaccines

Gilles Bisson calls for Ford government to be open with pandemic communication
WATCH: Province announces new support for parents, students

WATCH: Province announces new support for parents, students

New Support for Learners program to provide $380 million in funding
Province reports 1,746 new COVID cases today

Province reports 1,746 new COVID cases today

There are three known active cases in Algoma
CANADA: Experts say solitary confinement by any other name is still torture

CANADA: Experts say solitary confinement by any other name is still torture

Isolating prisoners in cells with no contact and little activity over a sustained period of time amounts to torture, PhD candidates say
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

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COVID-19: University admissions tests like the SAT are under scrutiny

COVID-19: University admissions tests like the SAT are under scrutiny

Many people are wondering if COVID-19 could spell the end of university admission testing
Province reports 1,708 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today

Province reports 1,708 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today

About 67% of the new cases are from the GTA; There are 20 more deaths related to the coronavirus reported over the past 24 hours
CANADA: Why the 'extreme intoxication' defence is dangerous for women

CANADA: Why the 'extreme intoxication' defence is dangerous for women

The extreme intoxication defence is often successful when used, usually in cases involving male violence against women