Students are at increasing risk of mental health problems, and universities are struggling in their efforts to respond Before the pandemic descended and emptied its hallways, the Davis Building at the University of Toronto’s suburban Mississauga campus (UTM) was a busy hub of academic and social life, and the students walked with a briskness that…
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Province says more than 9 per cent of Ontario schools now have confirmed COVID cases
Ontario is reporting another 610 COVID-19 cases and two more deaths, according to its latest report released Monday morning. Ontario has administered 16,712 vaccine doses since its last daily update, which is another low reported daily vaccine doses given since September 13. In total, 21,404,362 vaccines have been given as of 8 p.m. the previous night. According to the Star’s vaccine…
What COVID-19 precautions are being taken on voting day?
Election Canada’s focus on masking, ventilation and distancing cuts risk of transmission, expert says This story idea came from an audience member, like you, who got in touch with us. Send us your federal election questions and story tips. We are listening: ask@cbc.ca. Millions of voters are heading to the polls Monday to vote in the…
Third COVID-19 shots: Who needs them and why?
Toronto infectious disease specialist says Canada’s approach to third doses is a ‘reasonable first step’ This week,the U.K. joined Israel and the U.S. in offering third doses to broad segments of their populations, an approach that has raised concerns about ongoing inequities in global vaccine distribution. Here in Canada, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI)…
Racism led to a rise in anti-Asian hate in the pandemic. What the community wants to see in Canada’s next leader
Canada has faced a rude awakening around the rise of anti-Asian racism. The COVID-19 pandemic brought along a surge of attacks on Asian-Canadian seniors and vandalism of many Asian-Canadian businesses. As a result, the Chinese-Canadian community continues to silently live in fear, isolation and anger. On the eve of the 44th Canadian federal election, they’re now speaking out…
CPAC Questions and Answers with the Three Political Parties on the Issue of Racial Discrimination
On September 20, the Canadian federal election is approaching. The Chinese Professionals Association of Canada (CPAC) has discussed in advance racial equality and the BIPOC community-especially the Asian community-some important issues involving racism.
Ontario’s vaccine certificate system: What to know and what it will look like
The Ford government is releasing new guidance for its proof of vaccination system, which comes into effect next week. As of September 22nd, Ontarians will be required to verify and demonstrate that they’re fully vaccinated to enter a number of businesses, including but not limited to indoor restaurants, nightclubs (outdoor and indoor), movie theatres, gyms and…
People recently diagnosed with COVID-19 won’t be able to vote on election day
TORONTO — Thousands of Canadians will not be able to vote in the upcoming federal election because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Elections Canada said. With the deadline for mail-in ballot passed as of 6 p.m. on Tuesday, anyone who is diagnosed with COVID-19 between now and Election Day will not be able to vote, as…
These health-care workers have informed thousands of patients they have COVID-19. Why breaking the news is different in the fourth wave
An emergency physician who now sees both fear and remorse on the faces of her unvaccinated patients admitted to hospital. A pediatrician who has told hundreds of people they’ve tested positive and still hears patients say they didn’t know COVID could make them feel so sick. An infectious diseases doctor who watches patients struggle to breathe in…
COVID-19 is spreading faster than last year among students and staff. Are we being ‘set up to fail?’
Ontario has confirmed more than 300 COVID-19 cases early into the school year — a number that one expert says indicates the virus is spreading faster than last year. Ahmed Al-Jaishi, an epidemiologist and postdoctorate fellow at the Ottawa Health Research Institute, said he was shocked to see 328 confirmed cases in students and staff reported when the province…