Age, income among top factors affecting health during pandemic in B.C., survey shows
British Columbia’s deputy provincial health officer says a survey on people’s experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic shows the most important areas that must be addressed relate to health inequities.
Trudeau stresses digital tech’s potential — and dangers — at global AI summit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicked off the inaugural meeting of a global council on artificial intelligence by warning of the danger of unbridled digital technology, despite its potential to change the world for the better.
Ontario COVID-19 vaccine task force and Biden’s mask plan
Premier Doug Ford is expected to unveil Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine task force today. Ford said yesterday the team is being finalized and the province will be ready to distribute the vaccine whenever it arrives. The task force will include medical, information technology, and logistics experts. Earlier this month, the province announced retired Gen. Rick Hillier […]
Gaining trust: History of Indigenous experiments poses challenge in COVID health
Some leaders and health professionals say they are facing a challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic of persuading Indigenous people to trust a health system that has a history of experimenting on them.
#NoEncampmentEvictions: Academics, researchers crusade against Toronto-enforced evictions
Almost 500 university professors and researchers signed statement demanding the city to end encampment clearances
Independent gym owner’s “worst possible nightmare comes true”
Boutique fitness studio shuts due to lockdown-induced economic hardship
Get on with promised gun-control measures, advocates urge Trudeau government
Advocates of stricter gun control are urging the Trudeau government to get on with promised reforms, saying they are months overdue.
