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COVID-19: Why you shouldn't neglect eye care during the pandemic

COVID-19: Why you shouldn't neglect eye care during the pandemic

One-third of adults report deteriorating eyesight since the pandemic began
BEYOND LOCAL: Why you should think twice before telling girls to smile

BEYOND LOCAL: Why you should think twice before telling girls to smile

Prof says it pressures them to accept the unjust status quo
COVID-19: Pandemic exposes how little we know about prison conditions globally

COVID-19: Pandemic exposes how little we know about prison conditions globally

It’s time to let people in to determine whether human rights are being violated behind bars, criminology profs say
BEYOND LOCAL: Many wildlife species can recover if given a chance, researchers say

BEYOND LOCAL: Many wildlife species can recover if given a chance, researchers say

According to researchers, we don’t fully know how the Earth’s biological diversity is faring, because we have not invested enough in understanding this question
ONTARIO: Group calls for teachers to get vaccinated over spring break

ONTARIO: Group calls for teachers to get vaccinated over spring break

The Ontario Public School Board Association says the measure would help keep kids in classrooms, as fewer teachers would have to miss work due to COVID-19 exposure
ONTARIO: Province's long path to budget balance is a problem, experts say

ONTARIO: Province's long path to budget balance is a problem, experts say

The budget projects Ontario will run a deficit of $33.1 billion this year, $26.2 billion next year and $18.7 billion in 2023-24, with the shortfalls ending in 2029-30 with a $900-million surplus
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
CANADA: Has COVID-19 illuminated the urgent need for paid sick days?

CANADA: Has COVID-19 illuminated the urgent need for paid sick days?

Since March 2020, more than 7,900 workplace COVID-19 outbreaks have occurred
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