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ONTARIO: Experts say clarity, collaboration needed for 'two-dose summer'

ONTARIO: Experts say clarity, collaboration needed for 'two-dose summer'

University of Toronto epidemiologist Ashleigh Tuite says the government should clarify its plan for second doses, given the confusing, "piecemeal" vaccination campaign thus far
CANADA: Quebec tables revamp of French-language law, toughens rules for businesses, schools

CANADA: Quebec tables revamp of French-language law, toughens rules for businesses, schools

The 100-page bill, if passed, would toughen sign laws and strengthen language requirements for businesses, governments and schools. It would create a new French-language commissioner and extend language requirements to businesses with 25 employees or more, down from 50
ONTARIO: Audit flags issues with tracking pandemic pay program, other COVID expenses

ONTARIO: Audit flags issues with tracking pandemic pay program, other COVID expenses

Audit found no tracking of when front-line workers received pandemic pay
COVID-19: Transat extends flight suspension until end of July due to travel restrictions

COVID-19: Transat extends flight suspension until end of July due to travel restrictions

Suspension was initially slated to end in mid-June
COVID-19: Ontario to get new AstraZeneca shipment, reserve doses for second shots

COVID-19: Ontario to get new AstraZeneca shipment, reserve doses for second shots

The province announced a pause yesterday on using AstraZeneca for first shots due to an increased risk of a rare blood-clotting syndrome linked to the vaccine
ONTARIO: Province to spend $340,000 to tackle anti-Asian hate in schools

ONTARIO: Province to spend $340,000 to tackle anti-Asian hate in schools

Part of the funding will go to mental health supports for students, families and teachers of Asian descent
ONTARIO: Province could reopen more outdoor spaces, science table adviser says

ONTARIO: Province could reopen more outdoor spaces, science table adviser says

The scientific director of Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table says outdoor activities like golf, tennis and beach volleyball are low risk
CANADA: Hope for a good summer with one dose in arms, if we 'crush' COVID-19, Trudeau says

CANADA: Hope for a good summer with one dose in arms, if we 'crush' COVID-19, Trudeau says

Canada is on track to hit a major milestone on the road to COVID-19 herd immunity Tuesday, with 40 per cent of Canadians — 15.2 million people — now vaccinated with at least their first dose
CANADA: 'Pandemic of hate' - Leaders, experts warn anti-lockdown protests linked to far right

CANADA: 'Pandemic of hate' - Leaders, experts warn anti-lockdown protests linked to far right

Since last year people espousing hateful beliefs have linked themselves to conspiracy and anti-lockdown movements around the novel coronavirus, says Canadian Anti-Hate Network executive director
CANADA: Privacy watchdog investigating Pornhub over alleged non-consensual content

CANADA: Privacy watchdog investigating Pornhub over alleged non-consensual content

Commissioner declined to reveal more about the ongoing probe into the porn giant