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ONTARIO: Ford pledges increased testing in long-term care homes as deaths climb in facilities

ONTARIO: Ford pledges increased testing in long-term care homes as deaths climb in facilities

Better surveillance testing for residents, staff and visitors – which is conducted even if a person does not have symptoms of the virus – and faster turnaround times for results are needed to get at the "root cause" of rising infection rates, Ford said
CANADA: Residential-school survivors call on Ottawa and provinces for monuments

CANADA: Residential-school survivors call on Ottawa and provinces for monuments

Director of National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation says symbols are powerful medicine to bring comfort to survivors
ONTARIO: Childrens author Robert Munsch responds to classroom's letter with a unique surprise

ONTARIO: Childrens author Robert Munsch responds to classroom's letter with a unique surprise

After writing letters of gratitude to Munsch, he responded with an unpublished story featuring the names of all the children in the class
Coronavirus vaccine from Moderna shows early success in U.S. tests: 94.5% effective

Coronavirus vaccine from Moderna shows early success in U.S. tests: 94.5% effective

This comes after Pfizer Inc. announced its own COVID-19 vaccine that appears to be similarly effective
COVID-19: Cineplex saw 91 per cent fewer moviegoers this summer

COVID-19: Cineplex saw 91 per cent fewer moviegoers this summer

Cineplex says its sales this summer were more than 85 per cent lower than last year
CANADA: PM prods premiers to impose more stringent measures to curb spread of COVID-19

CANADA: PM prods premiers to impose more stringent measures to curb spread of COVID-19

Trudeau is expected to announce hundreds of millions of dollars more for provinces to plow into skills training
BEYOND LOCAL: New device puts music in your head - no headphones required

BEYOND LOCAL: New device puts music in your head - no headphones required

CEO Christophe Ramstein finds it hard to put the concept into words
CANADA: Giving amid tough times? Here's how to make your charitable donations count

CANADA: Giving amid tough times? Here's how to make your charitable donations count

For those who plan to give, experts say there are important tips to keep in mind to ensure your donation has the greatest impact
CANADA: Feds must regulate AI to protect privacy and human rights, watchdog says

CANADA: Feds must regulate AI to protect privacy and human rights, watchdog says

Daniel Therrien says legislation will help to reap the benefits of AI while upholding individuals’ fundamental right to privacy
ONTARIO: Doctors' group calls for stricter COVID-19 measures as cases rise

ONTARIO: Doctors' group calls for stricter COVID-19 measures as cases rise

The Ontario Medical Association says the tiered and colour-coded framework that determines when regions across the province can loosen or tighten restrictions is too lax