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COVID-19: Prof says coronavirus has revealed stigma, neglect of people living with dementia

COVID-19: Prof says coronavirus has revealed stigma, neglect of people living with dementia

Cultural narratives, ableism and ageism dehumanize people with dementia, and present their lives as disposable, U of T prof says
BEYOND LOCAL: How COVID-19 could impact travel for years to come

BEYOND LOCAL: How COVID-19 could impact travel for years to come

There will likely be a number of current initiatives in passenger and facility hygiene and sanitation that will stay in place post-pandemic
Good Morning, Elliot Lake!

Good Morning, Elliot Lake!

Sending positive vibes your way today!
BEYOND LOCAL: Is Canada due for an update of online privacy rules?

BEYOND LOCAL: Is Canada due for an update of online privacy rules?

The regulation of user privacy must consider potential future applications of any collected data, expert says
OK, outdoor enthusiasts. It's time we talked about duct tape

OK, outdoor enthusiasts. It's time we talked about duct tape

Back Roads Bill takes on a sticky subject and offers some advice to which you should adhere
Driver facing charges after crash in Mississauga First Nation

Driver facing charges after crash in Mississauga First Nation

The driver and passenger allegedly left the scene before police arrived and were found at the hospital
28-year-old charged with assault in domestic disturbance investigation

28-year-old charged with assault in domestic disturbance investigation

Accused allegedly threw a plastic chair at the victim in an earlier incident, police say
Study reveals fire suppression could increase fire risk to Boreal Forest communities

Study reveals fire suppression could increase fire risk to Boreal Forest communities

The recent study looked at whether decades of fire suppression had actually reduced the fire risk in some areas
Cinéfest Sudbury offers virtual screenings for 2020 film festival

Cinéfest Sudbury offers virtual screenings for 2020 film festival

Scaled-down version with no gala parties allows you to watch Cinéfest movies in your jammies if you like
Ontario confirms 118 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 118 new COVID cases today

Ontario labs have processed more than 2.8 million coronavirus tests since the start of the pandemic