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世界杯决赛2022

ontario sees 129 new covid cases; poll reveals delta concerns
a new poll suggests more canadians believe the worst of the covid-19 pandemic has not passed
ottawa citizen
coronavirus
aug 4 2021
a pedestrian wearing a mask walks past a lottery sign 649 sign on toronto's danforth avenue

ontario school plan includes masking, some easing of restrictions
high school students in urban areas like ottawa will be able to go to school all day, every day in september.
ottawa citizen
coronavirus
aug 4 2021
so long as there is covid-19 in the community, it will find its way into schools. they key is that it doesn’t spread there.

opinion: alberta plays russian roulette with public health measures
alberta is blazing a trail that other jurisdictions with have not even considered.
edmonton journal
opinion
aug 3 2021
effective august 16, 2021 mandatory masking orders on public transit, taxis and ride sharing will be lifted in the province of alberta. alberta is the first province in canada to end these orders.

quebec should move ahead on vaccine passports: opposition
quebec liberal leader dominique anglade called the documents "freedom passports.'
the montreal gazette
covid-19 vaccine
aug 3 2021
"the objective is to limit possible outbreaks and to not lock down quebec in one form or another," dominique anglade said. "let's take all the steps to ensure our summer of freedom does not become a lockdown in the fall."

opinion: do vaccine incentives actually work?
prizes like trips and vacations are being used to entice the fence-sitters to go out and get their shots.
montreal gazette
opinion
aug 3 2021
la ronde held a no-appointment pop-up clinic last weekend. such initiatives, coupled with financial rewards, may work for someone who doesn't oppose vaccination but was not motivated to make an appointment, christopher labos writes.

can a landlord require covid-19 vaccination from a renter?
"sorry, it's not going to work if you are not vaccinated. i have to put the safety of my family first."
ottawa citizen
coronavirus
aug 3 2021
ottawa lawyer michael thiele from quinn, thiele, mineault & grodzki llp says a landlord can't just decide they no longer want to rent to someone because they're unvaccinated, at least under agreements that would fall under ontario's residential tenancies act.

health scams a growing problem in the age of misinformation
bogus health care claims come in many guises, whether it’s magical technology, supplements or even fake doctors.
vancouver sun
alternative health
aug 3 2021
ubc professor bernie garrett.

opinion: universities must act now to protect their communities
there is a sound constitutional basis on which universities can require proof of vaccination status during a pandemic
vancouver sun
opinion
aug 3 2021
as covid-19 infections continue to surge among unvaccinated populations, a large and growing number of u.s. universities are requiring proof of double vaccination for students, staff and faculty returning to campus in september. with the notable exceptions of seneca college, and some university residences, canadian post-secondary institutions have not mandated vaccinations.
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ontario sees 129 new covid cases; poll reveals delta concerns
a new poll suggests more canadians believe the worst of the covid-19 pandemic has not passed
ottawa citizen
coronavirus
aug 4 2021
a pedestrian wearing a mask walks past a lottery sign 649 sign on toronto's danforth avenue

ontario school plan includes masking, some easing of restrictions
high school students in urban areas like ottawa will be able to go to school all day, every day in september.
ottawa citizen
coronavirus
aug 4 2021
so long as there is covid-19 in the community, it will find its way into schools. they key is that it doesn’t spread there.

opinion: alberta plays russian roulette with public health measures
alberta is blazing a trail that other jurisdictions with have not even considered.
edmonton journal
opinion
aug 3 2021
effective august 16, 2021 mandatory masking orders on public transit, taxis and ride sharing will be lifted in the province of alberta. alberta is the first province in canada to end these orders.

quebec should move ahead on vaccine passports: opposition
quebec liberal leader dominique anglade called the documents "freedom passports.'
the montreal gazette
covid-19 vaccine
aug 3 2021
"the objective is to limit possible outbreaks and to not lock down quebec in one form or another," dominique anglade said. "let's take all the steps to ensure our summer of freedom does not become a lockdown in the fall."
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence

opinion: do vaccine incentives actually work?
prizes like trips and vacations are being used to entice the fence-sitters to go out and get their shots.
montreal gazette
opinion
aug 3 2021
la ronde held a no-appointment pop-up clinic last weekend. such initiatives, coupled with financial rewards, may work for someone who doesn't oppose vaccination but was not motivated to make an appointment, christopher labos writes.

can a landlord require covid-19 vaccination from a renter?
"sorry, it's not going to work if you are not vaccinated. i have to put the safety of my family first."
ottawa citizen
coronavirus
aug 3 2021
ottawa lawyer michael thiele from quinn, thiele, mineault & grodzki llp says a landlord can't just decide they no longer want to rent to someone because they're unvaccinated, at least under agreements that would fall under ontario's residential tenancies act.

health scams a growing problem in the age of misinformation
bogus health care claims come in many guises, whether it’s magical technology, supplements or even fake doctors.
vancouver sun
alternative health
aug 3 2021
ubc professor bernie garrett.

opinion: universities must act now to protect their communities
there is a sound constitutional basis on which universities can require proof of vaccination status during a pandemic
vancouver sun
opinion
aug 3 2021
as covid-19 infections continue to surge among unvaccinated populations, a large and growing number of u.s. universities are requiring proof of double vaccination for students, staff and faculty returning to campus in september. with the notable exceptions of seneca college, and some university residences, canadian post-secondary institutions have not mandated vaccinations.
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