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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
CANADA: Supreme Court to examine minimum sentences for fentanyl trafficking

CANADA: Supreme Court to examine minimum sentences for fentanyl trafficking

The high court has agreed to jointly hear the appeals of two men who received stiffer penalties when Alberta's Court of Appeal ruled that convictions for wholesale fentanyl trafficking should carry a minimum sentence of nine years
COVID-19: Bank of Canada deputy warns of long-lasting pandemic 'scars' on economy

COVID-19: Bank of Canada deputy warns of long-lasting pandemic 'scars' on economy

Senior deputy governor Carolyn Wilkins urges more discussion about the post-pandemic recovery
COVID-19: Advocate says second wave has inmates locked down in 'atrocious' conditions

COVID-19: Advocate says second wave has inmates locked down in 'atrocious' conditions

Advocacy group calling on federal government to release some offenders, allow easier physical distancing behind bars as 'toxic relationship between correctional officers and inmates conflicts with guards' de facto role as caregivers during the pandemic'