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BEYOND LOCAL: University study on football players shows link between concussions and poor inhibition

BEYOND LOCAL: University study on football players shows link between concussions and poor inhibition

Researchers discovered that those who had suffered a concussion performed well on 11 of the 12 cognitive tests, but showed impairment in the test of inhibitory control
COVID-19: Doctors don't know when masks are coming, despite deliveries arriving in Canada

COVID-19: Doctors don't know when masks are coming, despite deliveries arriving in Canada

Surgical masks and disposable N95 respirators are in highest demand, but doctors who are typically responsible for ordering their own protective equipment say suppliers are bereft of stock
COVID-19: Air travellers required to wear non-medical masks under new rules

COVID-19: Air travellers required to wear non-medical masks under new rules

Travellers will be required to wear the masks during screening, when directed by public health or airline officials, and other instances where maintaining physical distancing is impossible
CANADA: Is it or isn't it? How we know when we're in a recession

CANADA: Is it or isn't it? How we know when we're in a recession

Canadians will find out May 1 if the country is in an official recession
COVID-19: RV owners helping essential workers self-isolate, protect their family members

COVID-19: RV owners helping essential workers self-isolate, protect their family members

Ontario paramedic is positive he's been exposed to the virus, but is anxious about the prospect of deserting the family home in the final months before he and his wife welcome their first child
ONTARIO: Guelph grocery store to start checking temperature of everyone entering

ONTARIO: Guelph grocery store to start checking temperature of everyone entering

'Wellness screening' will include being asked a series of questions before entering
Almost half of Ontario doctors say they will be forced to close their offices: OMA

Almost half of Ontario doctors say they will be forced to close their offices: OMA

The physicians group is calling for government funding to keep doctors from having to declare bankruptcy
LIVE: Ontario deploying more than 21,000 iPads to students in low-income families

LIVE: Ontario deploying more than 21,000 iPads to students in low-income families

Premier Doug Ford says province is delivering devices with free wireless data for online learning; new emergency order extends free childcare to more essential workers
COVID-19: University of Waterloo researchers working on DNA-based nasal vaccine

COVID-19: University of Waterloo researchers working on DNA-based nasal vaccine

The nasal vaccine is being designed to target tissues in the nasal cavity and lower respiratory tract
LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces $1.7 billion in aid for energy sector

LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces $1.7 billion in aid for energy sector

PM announces another $750 million for emission reduction, nearly $100 million to help rural employers