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COVID-19: What coronavirus has shown us about the future robots, AI in everyday life

COVID-19: What coronavirus has shown us about the future robots, AI in everyday life

The coronavirus pandemic has fast-forwarded the functions and roles of robots and artificial intelligence.
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ONTARIO: Secondary school teachers union ratifies agreement with government

ONTARIO: Secondary school teachers union ratifies agreement with government

Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation members ratify central agreements
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Health Canada approves first clinical trial for possible coronavirus vaccine

Health Canada approves first clinical trial for possible coronavirus vaccine

The first Canadian clinical trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine have been approved by Health Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.
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WATCH: PM pledges support for struggling airline industry as mass layoffs loom

WATCH: PM pledges support for struggling airline industry as mass layoffs loom

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says feds will work with Air Canada after plans to lay off more than half its workforce surface; Federal funding announced for women entrepreneurs, Canadian Red Cross Saturday
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COVID-19: Fighting the pandemic could herald a rise in superbugs

COVID-19: Fighting the pandemic could herald a rise in superbugs

Microbiologists say superbugs are a pandemic on the same scale as COVID-19, though it will play out on a much longer timeline
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BEYOND LOCAL: Expert says progesterone can help reduce symptoms of menopause

BEYOND LOCAL: Expert says progesterone can help reduce symptoms of menopause

Progesterone doesn’t seem to cause the blood clots, heart diseases and breast cancer associated with estrogen-dominant menopausal hormone therapy
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COVID-19: Trudeau says feds are ready to help co-ordinate provincial testing, contact tracing

COVID-19: Trudeau says feds are ready to help co-ordinate provincial testing, contact tracing

Trudeau said a national approach will require the provinces to be willing to work with Ottawa on a collective effort
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WATCH: Province hints at changes to social gatherings, emergency childcare

WATCH: Province hints at changes to social gatherings, emergency childcare

Details to come next week
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WATCH: Wage subsidy program extended until end of August: Trudeau

WATCH: Wage subsidy program extended until end of August: Trudeau

$450M in financial aid for researchers announced by prime minister Friday
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ONTARIO: Immunocompromised people prepare for long-term isolation as restrictions ease

ONTARIO: Immunocompromised people prepare for long-term isolation as restrictions ease

Doctors say people at high risk of serious symptoms may be better off isolating until vaccines or treatments become available
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