South Asian students concerned about Canada’s continuing flight ban
International students from India are frustrated over the ongoing flight ban imposed by Canada because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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42.2 per cent of youths fully vaccinated ahead of schools reopening in Ontario
In order for youth aged 12 to 17 to be fully vaccinated by the first day of school, they need to receive their second dose no later than Aug. 24.
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Seneca College becomes first Ontario college to mandate vaccinations for on-campus learning
The Toronto-based college becomes the first post-secondary institution to mandate vaccinations for students and staff to be at school.
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Casinos debate when to reopen as they are given permission on Friday
Casinos opened and closed many times throughout the pandemic. They’re being cautious as they consider a reopening date.
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Canada’s reopening causing confusion as pace varies among provinces
As Canadians continue to get vaccinated the country will reopen when it is safe to do so and will continue to follow health protocols.
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Timeline: Varsity sports makes a comeback after a year without sports
Rebecca Spratt, OCAA All-Academic student athlete, will be lacing up to hit the soccer pitch after more than a year.
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Universities, colleges struggle mandating COVID-19 vaccinations
Mandating vaccines helps with the return to in-person learning, but post-secondary institutions are giving people to have a choice.
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Union says LTC staffers need paid time to get COVID-19 vaccinations
SEIU Healthcare union says healthcare workers want the vaccine but there are barriers that enable them to receive it.
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Western University makes vaccines mandatory for campus residences
The post-secondary institution is the first in the country to require COVID-19 vaccines for first year students living in residence for the upcoming fall term.
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Ontario offers mental health support to post-secondary, Indigenous students
The province is providing $2.39 million in funding to support innovative projects at select colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutes.
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TTC focuses on safety as union calls for action to protect assaulted workers
There needs to be more resources to ensure the safety of workers and riders, the Amalgamated Transit Union says.
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Opioid crisis increases again in Ontario during the pandemic
Opioid-related deaths in Ontario triple in six months with 1,345 deaths.
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