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why experts say 2nd vaccine doses should be rolled out now
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Why experts say 2nd vaccine doses should be rolled out now

This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you...

researchers claim mystery of rare blood clots tied to covid vaccines solved but experts urge caution
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Researchers claim mystery of rare blood clots tied to COVID vaccines solved, but experts urge caution

A German research team has put forward a potential solution to prevent the rare, serious blood clots caused by two leading COVID-19 vaccines, but other scientists warn...

studies reveal the unintended consequences of delaying surgeries drop in er visits due to pandemic
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Studies reveal the unintended consequences of delaying surgeries, drop in ER visits due to pandemic

“If it’s a COVID death or a COVID case, it’s important. Otherwise it doesn’t matter.” That’s how Sean Perkins said his experience in the Ontario...

federal covid alert app caught 400 cases of covid 19 in april
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Federal COVID Alert app caught 400 cases of COVID-19 in April

The federal government’s COVID Alert app sent out 35,000 exposure notifications last month that resulted in the identification of at least 400 COVID-19 cases,...

as tensions rose during n s fisheries dispute province balked at paying for extra rcmp
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As tensions rose during N.S. fisheries dispute, province balked at paying for extra RCMP

A top RCMP officer requested help to pay for extra policing costs during last fall’s fisheries dispute in southwest Nova Scotia, but the province’s...

youth job prospects face long term scarring from pandemic says employment minister
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Youth job prospects face ‘long-term scarring’ from pandemic, says employment minister

Canadians graduating from high school or entering the job market now are at risk of long-term damage to their job prospects because of...

how urban gardening could be at the forefront of climate change adaptation in canadas cities
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How urban gardening could be at the forefront of climate change adaptation in Canada’s cities

Jewel Gomes is getting ready for another growing season in her tiny Toronto backyard, home to her many experiments in agronomy. This summer,...

in one of ontarios hardest hit regions covid 19 takes a toll on essential workers
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In one of Ontario’s hardest-hit regions, COVID-19 takes a toll on essential workers

In Peel Region, which has been hit harder by COVID-19 than almost any other part of Ontario, essential workers — many of whom...

ups shipping bungle keeps oxygen device from family sick with covid 19
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UPS shipping bungle keeps oxygen device from family sick with COVID-19

Eva Oczkus was in a race against time when she went to a UPS store in January, anxious to get what she hoped...

with summer vacation looming educators worry about lasting fallout of pandemic schooling
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With summer vacation looming, educators worry about lasting ‘fallout’ of pandemic schooling

Schooling Under Stress: CBC News sent a questionnaire to thousands of education professionals to find out how they and their students are doing...

frustration grows as sunwing doesnt give refunds for cancelled flights despite taking taxpayer aid
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Frustration grows as Sunwing doesn’t give refunds for cancelled flights despite taking taxpayer aid

Glenn Waddingham can barely contain his frustration. “This is a terrible way to do business,” he said. “How is this even allowed to happen?”...

2000 patients have been transferred around ontario to free up beds but its taking a toll
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2,000 patients have been transferred around Ontario to free up beds — but it’s taking a toll

When Alison McVinnie’s husband, Kevin Crozier, suffered a massive stroke in February, he was transferred between three different hospitals, all in a matter...

a very charged situation talking to our loved ones about covid 19 vaccine hesitancy
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‘A very charged situation’: Talking to our loved ones about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

Andrew Magnus had a handful of reasons why he didn’t plan on getting vaccinated for COVID-19. The 55-year-old Calgarian felt the provincial government’s...

mix and match canadian officials watching the data on alternating covid 19 vaccines
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Mix and match: Canadian officials watching the data on alternating COVID-19 vaccines

As some experts continue to warn of very rare side effects associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine, Canadian health officials are now reviewing the research on...

racist mayoral candidate kevin j johnston is about to have all calgary voters names addresses
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Racist mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston is about to have all Calgary voters’ names, addresses

In the not-so-distant future, a man who has a history of racist, hateful, allegedly violent behaviour and is attempting to publish the private information...