Open door possibilities: Community fridges are filling the gaps that cause food insecurity
COVID-19 exacerbated issues of food insecurity across Canada, and some communities are turning to community fridges as a response.
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Talar Stockton ,
June 23, 2021
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COVID consequences: Ontario monitoring rare instances of heart conditions linked to mRNA vaccines
Experts say the public shouldn't be discouraged from getting vaccinated after reports of cases of myocarditis and pericarditis in a few people who have received mRNA vaccines.
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Talar Stockton ,
June 18, 2021
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Ontario puts a priority on hotspots for second doses as evidence shows Delta variant more transmissible, less susceptible to vaccines
Experts speak as to why it's important to prioritize provincial hot spots for second doses of the vaccine - especially in light of the new Delta variant's presence.
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Talar Stockton ,
June 10, 2021
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UPDATE: Hamilton school board votes to rename Ryerson Elementary School because of connection with residential school system founder
A trustee for the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is pushing for local Ryerson Elementary School to be renamed.
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Talar Stockton ,
June 6, 2021
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Around the Bay road race celebrates its 127th birthday — with a virtual version
North America's oldest running race is going online this year, allowing runners to run the race anywhere in the world, between March 25 and April 25.
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Talar Stockton ,
April 21, 2021
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“It’s been good for us to learn how to adapt:” Religious leaders reflect on the second Holy Week under lockdown
Religious leaders find silver linings and deep meaning as they celebrated holy days during the lockdown.
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Talar Stockton ,
April 9, 2021
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Some universities turn to compassionate grading to measure student performance during pandemic
What does the introduction of compassionate grading mean for Canadian higher education and students? Learn more here.
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Talar Stockton and Sami Islam ,
March 23, 2021
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Gentrification is robbing Hamilton renters of affordable places to live
Hamilton, like many cities in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton area, is seeing housing prices rise and that is pushing pressure on affordable and available rental units.
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Talar Stockton ,
March 22, 2021
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COVID-19 is causing a “perfect storm” shadow pandemic of eating disorders
Hospitals across Canada are seeing a surge in demand for eating disorder treatment. Learn why here.
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Talar Stockton and Sami Islam ,
March 18, 2021
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