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Tue, 29 Jun 2021 21:14:00 EDT
‘Very exciting’: Study indicates mRNA vaccines could provide years of protection against COVID-19
U.S. study found the Pfizer vaccine triggered a persistent immune response that could offer long-time protection from the coronavirus.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 21:27:26 EDT
Heat dome over Western Canada linked to dozens of B.C. deaths: ‘We’ve never seen anything like this’
The blistering temperatures — created by a “record-smashing, unprecedented, historic heat wave,” as one expert put it — have sent people across British Columbia and Alberta scrambling for air conditioners, strained emergency resources and pro...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:42:00 EDT
A very hungry caterpillar has invaded the Toronto region. Here’s what that means for the trees
Experts say there is a population boom of the LDD moth this year.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:07:00 EDT
Top doctor warns it will be at least another three weeks before indoor dining and gyms can reopen
It will be at least another three weeks before it is safe to reopen indoor restaurant dining and gyms, warns Ontario’s new chief medical officer of health.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:20:21 EDT
Western Canada’s heat dome may be Ontario bound. A climate expert explains what’s next
Western Canada’s record-breaking heatwave is expected to linger for a few more days before migrating east. Lytton, B.C.’s temperature hit 47.9 C on Monday, smashing the national record two days in a row.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:26:27 EDT
CityNews’ Cynthia Mulligan reveals her renewed battle with breast cancer
The television veteran announced on Twitter on Tuesday that she will be taking the summer off to focus on her health.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 06:47:00 EDT
Today’s coronavirus news: B.C. dropping many restrictions as of Canada Day; Ontario easing restrictions in LTC homes by July 7; Ontario reports 299 cases
Meanwhile, Australia has removed age restrictions for adults who want the AstraZeneca vaccine as the Delta variant of the coronavirus spreads.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:42:21 EDT
Toronto’s hair salons and nail bars are finally opening – while gyms and restaurants look on in frustration
As of June 30, outdoor gatherings and events can include up to 25 people. Indoor gatherings are allowed, with a maximum of five people. Essential retail stores can double their capacity, to 50 per cent, and non-essential retail shops can now allow 25...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:32:00 EDT
As America sizzles, one man stands in the way of Joe Biden’s climate-change plan
Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan offers a chance to begin addressing the issues that have left much of the North American continent sweating in heat wave. But the first big step is getting senators to support it, Edward Keenan writes.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:39:50 EDT
Cancelling Canada Day? Consider doing this to support Indigenous communities
Rallies and events to support Indigenous peoples are being planned coast-to-coast as an alternative to fireworks after the recent discoveries of unmarked graves at former residential school sites.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 21:36:00 EDT
Watch: England solves Germany, Ukraine surprises Sweden at Euro 2020
On Headers and Footers, host Brendan Dunlop recaps the final day of the round of 16 at Euro 2020 with English radio host Adam Catterall as England solved Germany and Ukraine scored late to beat Sweden.



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