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Getting a flu shot during the COVID-19 era: Here's what you need to know

Public health and infectious disease experts say to avoid a "twindemic" of flu on top of COVID-19, it's more important than ever to get the flu shot.

Health September 3

With its pandemic spending plans, the Trudeau government is again betting it all on red

As a rookie Liberal leader, Justin Trudeau bet the farm on Canadians' austerity fatigue. Now, as the prime minister prepares for what could be the most important throne speech of his career, the Liberals are signalling that they won't be restrained by the usual fiscal "anchors" as they draft their plan to restore a pandemic-crippled economy.

Politics September 3

Ontario's back-to-school plan has no mandatory COVID-19 testing. Here's why experts say it's the right call

With two million Ontario students heading back to school this month amid a global pandemic, the provincial government says there is no scenario in which a student will be required to take a COVID-19 test.

Canada Toronto September 3

Alberta is providing social assistance to 10,000 fewer people, primarily due to CERB

Social assistance caseloads in Alberta have dropped dramatically during the pandemic, with the provincial government providing income support to roughly 10,000 fewer households since March.

Robson Fletcher

Canada Calgary September 3

Ottawa, Manitoba announce $400K for Western Canada's first PPE testing facility

Canada Manitoba September 3

Parents in Quebec court today to fight for wider access to online learning

Canada Montreal September 3

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COVID-19: Your back-to-school questions answered

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