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BEYOND LOCAL: We must pay attention to Canada's #MeToo moment in sports, profs say

BEYOND LOCAL: We must pay attention to Canada's #MeToo moment in sports, profs say

Women in track and field must be involved in any planning around safety for all in the sport
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CANADA: Genetic detectives begin work to trace spread of COVID-19

CANADA: Genetic detectives begin work to trace spread of COVID-19

The virus is not mutating a lot, which is helpful for vaccine development and treatments
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CANADA: economy adds 953,000 jobs in June, unemployment rate falls

CANADA: economy adds 953,000 jobs in June, unemployment rate falls

This includes 488,000 full-time and 465,000 part-time positions
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ONTARIO: Ford slated to provide Stage 3 reopening details today

ONTARIO: Ford slated to provide Stage 3 reopening details today

Stage three to include allowing remaining workplaces to reopen safely, further relaxing restrictions on public gatherings
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CANADA: Black reading lists are being widely shared, but what’s it like trying to find books for children?

CANADA: Black reading lists are being widely shared, but what’s it like trying to find books for children?

Authors for youth say lessons about race should start as soon as possible
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CANADA: A report says substance use costs Canadians almost $46 billion

CANADA: A report says substance use costs Canadians almost $46 billion

As well as leading to over 275,000 hospitalizations
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COVID-19: Parents concerned about children's social lives, survey says

COVID-19: Parents concerned about children's social lives, survey says

Nearly two-thirds of parents said they are very or extremely concerned about managing their children's behaviours, emotions and anxiety
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CANADA: More than half of Canadians polled say they have experienced a cybercrime

CANADA: More than half of Canadians polled say they have experienced a cybercrime

The Pollara survey results of 2,000 people were released Thursday as part of an effort to stimulate a national debate about cybersecurity and privacy
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BEYOND LOCAL: Financial check ups more important than ever during turbulent times

BEYOND LOCAL: Financial check ups more important than ever during turbulent times

The stock market crash in March and the plunge in interest rates left many investors feeling uncertain and vulnerable, while still more have been left without work
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BEYOND LOCAL: Here are the most likely — and least likely — ways to spread COVID-19

BEYOND LOCAL: Here are the most likely — and least likely — ways to spread COVID-19

Camping and park or other outdoor hangouts are considerd low risk
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