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COVID-19: Efficacy, immunity to illness vs. infection, new variants and the likelihood of eradication

COVID-19: Efficacy, immunity to illness vs. infection, new variants and the likelihood of eradication

Some answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
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VILLAGE ARCADE: How the Nintendo Switch embraces a rich history of video games

VILLAGE ARCADE: How the Nintendo Switch embraces a rich history of video games

From Nintendo Online's virtual console to remastered games, the Nintendo Switch is portable video game museum
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ONTARIO: Pandemic's third wave hits people in their 20s, 30s, with more illness, and blame

ONTARIO: Pandemic's third wave hits people in their 20s, 30s, with more illness, and blame

In Ontario, a science brief prepared for the province's advisory table and posted online Monday found those 59 years old and younger accounted for 46 per cent of admissions between March 15 and 21
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COVID-19: Survey suggests Canadians looked to the skies, saw more UFOs during pandemic

COVID-19: Survey suggests Canadians looked to the skies, saw more UFOs during pandemic

Chris Rutkowski with Ufology Research in Winnipeg says sightings of unidentified flying objects across the country increased by 46 per cent in 2020
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COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson vaccine batch fails quality check

COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson vaccine batch fails quality check

A vaccine ingredient made by Emergent BioSolutions did not meet quality standard
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CANADA: Governments investing in new vaccine-manufacturing plant in Toronto

CANADA: Governments investing in new vaccine-manufacturing plant in Toronto

The new facility's work will include drug product formulation, fill-and-finish and inspection of flu vaccines
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ONTARIO: Owner of Billy Bishop airport looking for private sector investor, operator

ONTARIO: Owner of Billy Bishop airport looking for private sector investor, operator

PortsToronto issued a request for interest Tuesday, a step toward potentially identifying a financial investor to run the airport under lease
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ONTARIO: The tough reality of digital health data in the age of COVID-19

ONTARIO: The tough reality of digital health data in the age of COVID-19

Digital health technology, such as electronic health records, is believed to enhance patient-centred care, improve integrated care and ensure financially sustainable health care
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ONTARIO: Hundreds of users banned for emoji use in Sudbury city councillor's Facebook group

ONTARIO: Hundreds of users banned for emoji use in Sudbury city councillor's Facebook group

Ward 5 Coun. Robert Kirwan’s often-criticized online conduct is back in the news after his Valley East Today Facebook page banned hundreds of people for using the ‘crying laughing’ emoji in ways the city councillor calls bullying
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VIRAL VIDEO: Fort Frances sisters get over 8 million views for Easter 'Hallelujah'

VIRAL VIDEO: Fort Frances sisters get over 8 million views for Easter 'Hallelujah'

Cassandra Star Armstrong and Callahan Armstrong recorded it for their grandmother
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