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ONTARIO: Poll shows support for Ford government steady despite criticism of pandemic handling

ONTARIO: Poll shows support for Ford government steady despite criticism of pandemic handling

The Ford government has been blamed for failing to protect people in long-term care homes, where the novel coronavirus has killed more than 3,750 residents
CANADA: No-fault automobile insurance silences car crash victims and reduces benefits, expert says

CANADA: No-fault automobile insurance silences car crash victims and reduces benefits, expert says

Sometimes a car accident is no one’s fault. But no-fault insurance systems are problematic, economics prof says
COVID-19: Research raises questions over delayed second vaccine doses for seniors

COVID-19: Research raises questions over delayed second vaccine doses for seniors

After supplies slowed to a trickle earlier this year, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization said provinces and territories can delay second doses by as long as four months
COVID-19: People infected with coronavirus may need just one dose of vaccine, studies say

COVID-19: People infected with coronavirus may need just one dose of vaccine, studies say

Studies have suggested people who have had COVID-19 may produce the required antibody response with just one dose of a vaccine
COVID-19: Ensuring equitable access to vaccination

COVID-19: Ensuring equitable access to vaccination

Scientists explore what success for mass vaccinations would look like
COVID-19: Toronto airport loses $383 million in 2020 as passenger numbers plunge

COVID-19:Toronto airport loses $383 million in 2020 as passenger numbers plunge

The airport responded to the pandemic by cutting capital spending by $265 million and temporarily closing more than 40 per cent of its terminal facilities
CANADA: It's Agnes Macphail day. Here's how she helped pave the way for women in politics

CANADA: It's Agnes Macphail day. Here's how she helped pave the way for women in politics

100 years ago, Macphail became the first woman elected to the Canadian House of Commons
CANADA: Why it matters that the Canadian Senate briefly reached gender parity

CANADA: Why it matters that the Canadian Senate briefly reached gender parity

Senate gender parity suggests women are beginning to break through the glass ceiling in Canadian politics
ONTARIO: Family doctors' group calls for more involvement in COVID-19 vaccinations

ONTARIO: Family doctors' group calls for more involvement in COVID-19 vaccinations

Health Minister Christine Elliott says more vaccine supply will be sent to primary care physicians in the future, though she did not provide specifics
CANADA: Canadian Forces writing 'playbook' for handling allegations involving top brass

CANADA: Canadian Forces writing 'playbook' for handling allegations involving top brass

CAF will also update the existing code of conduct to more clearly define actions that are unacceptable and violate the military's values