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EXPLAINER: Are new coronavirus strains cause for concern?
Reports from Britain and South Africa of new coronavirus strains that seem to spread more easily are causing alarm, but virus experts say it’s unclear if that’s the case or whether they pose any concern for vaccines or cause more severe disease.
Dec 20, 2020 5:49 PM
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COVID-19 fears spark increased interest in home births, midwives say
TORONTO — Fear of contracting COVID-19 in hospitals or doctors' offices has prompted some moms-to-be to choose to take on midwives and have their babies at home, midwifery groups say.
Dec 20, 2020 8:00 AM
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Racism targets Asian food, business during COVID-19 pandemic
As the coronavirus spread throughout the U.S., bigotry toward Asian Americans was not far behind, fueled by the news that COVID-19 first appeared in China.
Dec 20, 2020 7:59 AM
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'Things are tough:' Canadian charities struggling as COVID-19 hits their bottom line
CALGARY — The familiar ringing of handbells has gone silent at many Canadian shopping malls this year as the Salvation Army tries to cope with COVID-19 rules at a time of dropping donations.
Dec 19, 2020 8:00 AM
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'14 Days 12 Nights" chosen to complete for International feature film Oscar
MONTREAL — Telefilm Canada says "14 Days 12 Nights" will compete for best international feature film at the Oscars following the disqualification of another film.
Dec 19, 2020 4:00 AM
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Ex-Quebec TV host Eric Salvail not guilty on three sex-related charges
MONTREAL — Eric Salvail, who used to host some of Quebec's most popular television shows such as Star Academie, was found not guilty in a Montreal courtroom Friday on three sex-related charges.
Dec 18, 2020 4:30 PM
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Deepa Mehta's 'Funny Boy' no longer eligible for international film Oscar
TORONTO — Telefilm Canada says Deepa Mehta's "Funny Boy" has been disqualified from competing for best international feature film at the Oscars because it falls short of the non-English language requirements.
Dec 18, 2020 3:32 PM
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Health Canada proposes reducing nicotine concentration limit in vaping products
OTTAWA — The federal government says it wants to reduce the amount of nicotine allowed in vaping products as part of greater efforts to curb their appeal to young Canadians.
Dec 18, 2020 3:07 PM
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New York Times: ‘Caliphate’ podcast didn’t meet standards
NEW YORK — The New York Times admitted Friday that it could not verify the claims of a Canadian man whose account of committing atrocities for the Islamic State in Syria was a central part of its 2018 podcast “Caliphate.
Dec 18, 2020 2:36 PM
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US experts debate: Who should be next in line for vaccine?
NEW YORK — Deciding that health care workers and nursing home residents should be first in line for the initial, limited supplies of COVID-19 shots wasn't that hard a call. Now U.S. health officials have to determine who should be next.
Dec 18, 2020 12:28 PM
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