Headline News: February 5, 2021 – Sephora study finds racial bias in retail

John Tory accused of defying lockdown. 40 reported overdose calls over the weekend. 4 People die in a Toronto fire. Amsterdam zoo gives up its lions because of COVID-19. Sephora study finds racial bias in retail. Stock trading app, Robinhood, faces lawsuit. Student teachers can now work in Ontario schools. Featuring: The Weather Report and […]
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Many Indigenous people in BC do not have access to family doctors, primary healthcare services
Landlord with history of public shaming makes ‘Wall of Shame’ to punish tenants late on rent

The display features the driver licences of residents with outstanding payments
Large companies more likely to commit fraud, research shows

Small companies are less likely to be involved in corporate financial securities fraud
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Black Excellence: Programs empowering Black girls in STEM

These programs nurture young talent in STEM fields to close gender, diversity gap
Over 1,000 Doctors come together in a letter to address Ontario’s government for its treatment of LTC home residents

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