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COVID-19: Transplant patient's pandemic life consists of family bonding, and hope that lungs come soon

COVID-19: Transplant patient's pandemic life consists of family bonding, and hope that lungs come soon

Family enjoys precious time together while they sit on the waiting list
CANADA: Liberals push forward with COVID-19 bill despite likely deadlock

CANADA: Liberals push forward with COVID-19 bill despite likely deadlock

The bill would impose penalties for fraudulently claiming CERB
CANADA: Starbucks plans to close up to 200 locations over two years

CANADA: Starbucks plans to close up to 200 locations over two years

The company outlined a number of changes it was introducing as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and evolving consumer habits
CANADA: Expert at odds over whether body cams will improve police transparency, accountability

CANADA: Expert at odds over whether body cams will improve police transparency, accountability

On Tuesday, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair — who formerly served as Toronto’s police chief — said the cameras can be useful
CANADA: Paediatric Society calls on education ministries to allow graduations

CANADA: Paediatric Society calls on education ministries to allow graduations

Society says it will give students closure and support after a challenging end to the school year
BEYOND LOCAL: How coronavirus feeds on other diseases, crises

BEYOND LOCAL: How coronavirus feeds on other diseases, crises

The coronavirus has been particularly dangerous for marginalized and vulnerable populations
BEYOND LOCAL: Despite crackdown on incels, their discussion forums are still online

BEYOND LOCAL: Despite crackdown on incels, their discussion forums are still online

Despite growing recognition that attacks by incels are a form of domestic terrorism, online discussion forums that cater to the misogynist subculture continue to operate openly
CANADA: CrossFit gyms quick to de-affiliate from brand after Glassman comments

CANADA: CrossFit gyms quick to de-affiliate from brand after Glassman comments

Glassman has apologized for his tweet calling it a "mistake," but the fallout was fast
WATCH: Consent necessary to conduct COVID-19 testing on children, says health minister

WATCH: Consent necessary to conduct COVID-19 testing on children, says health minister

Testing of staff, children at child-care centres is part of the reopening framework unveiled today
WATCH: CERB fraudsters will be punished, Trudeau says

WATCH: CERB fraudsters will be punished, Trudeau says

Trudeau said his government will implement measures to punish those who have taken advantage of federal funding