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NewsYahoo News CanadaReport on sex trafficking in Canada reveals a surprising demographic
A new report that looks at the human trafficking transportation corridors throughout the country also reveals that Canadian women are most commonly the victims.
NewsYahoo News CanadaWhen can I get a COVID-19 vaccine? Ontario's booking system for vaccinations will launch on March 15
Ontario's booking system for COVID-19 vaccines, both online and via telephone, will launch on March 15.
NewsYahoo News CanadaVideo of crowded Ont. HomeSense store draws anger online
A video of a long lineup inside of a HomeSense store in Thornhill, Ont. as York Region enters the red zone is generating lots of reaction online.
NewsYahoo News CanadaOnions Don't Cure COVID: Ontario students find a way to combat COVID-19 misinformation
No, putting an onion in the corner of your room won't cure COVID-19 and a University of Guelph anthropology student is working to combat the misinformation around the global pandemic. For Lauren Chang, from Markham, Ont., Onions Don't Cure COVID started off as a research project, going on to receive a grant for her work from the #RisingYouth program. Now, this group of Canadian university students are creating infographics and videos to point people, particular individuals in immigrant communities, towards COVID-19 facts and not myths.
NewsYahoo News CanadaCOVID-19 'surprises' still coming: Canada won't follow UK by giving exact date for end of pandemic restrictions
While U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has released a plan that could see England put an end to COVID-19 restrictions by June 21 Canadian officials are still cautious about putting out exact dates.
NewsYahoo News CanadaWhen do you need to self-isolate? Manitoba's top doctor outlines new rules for close contacts of COVID-19 cases
Manitoba announced changes to the self-isolation requirements for people in the province and is lowering the threshold for prolonged contact from 15 minutes to 10 minutes.
NewsYahoo News CanadaWoody Allen sexual abuse allegations told through the eyes of daughter Dylan Farrow in haunting 'Allen v. Farrow' HBO documentary
The HBO documentary series Allen v. Farrow allows Dylan Farrow, the adopted daughter of Woody Allen and Mia Farrow who claimed her father sexually abused her at the age of seven, to tell this story in her own words.
LifestyleYahoo News CanadaScam alert: Romance scams targeting Canadians isolated due to COVID-19
While Valentine's Day can be a great way to spend some time with the person you love, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is reminding the public to stay vigilant for romance scams, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NewsYahoo News CanadaOntario's stay-at-home order extended in Toronto, Peel until at least March 8
The Ontario government announced the stay-at-home order will be extended in Toronto, Peel and North Bay-Parry Sound District for an additional two weeks, until at least March 8.
NewsYahoo News CanadaCanada's top doctor warns that easing restrictions while variants spread could lead to 'rapid growth' of COVID-19
New modelling data released by the Public Health Agency of Canada shows that although cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Canada are declining, COVID-19 variants are still causing significant concerns around a possible resurgence.
EntertainmentYahoo News CanadaCanada's Lena Khan makes Disney directorial debut with 'Flora & Ulysses'
Flora & Ulysses will be released on Disney+ on Feb. 19, directed by Canadian-born Lena Khan, a woman to know as she takes Hollywood by storm.
NewsYahoo News CanadaCanada's vaccines are here: Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 shipments finally steady after significant delays
After significant delays in deliveries of both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada advises that shipments are back on track.
EntertainmentYahoo News CanadaNetflix 'Never Have I Ever' star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan named one of TIME's most influential people in the world
Mississauga, Ont., native and Netflix's 'Never Have I Ever' star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan will be on the cover of TIME magazine as part of 2021 TIME100 Next, an annual list of the next 100 most influential people in the world.
HealthYahoo News CanadaWhy companies behind the most effective COVID-19 vaccines don't share the formula
As inoculation rollouts continue around the world, some people are questioning why two companies aren't sharing their formulas.
HealthYahoo News CanadaOntario reports less than 900 cases amid Toronto data issue
Ontario reported 847 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, but a delay in Toronto's data has been impacting the province's daily reported cases.
HealthYahoo News Canada'This is not the time to get complacent': Ontario's COVID-19 situation improving but variants pose a risk to progress
Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Ontario's associate chief medical officer of health, stressed that as variants of concern continue to spread in the province, the public needs to continue to diligently follow the public health measures in place. "This is not the time to get complacent," Dr. Yaffe said. "I am strongly urging everybody to please continue to stay at home and limit non-essential trips, and continue to adhere to pubic health measures."
EntertainmentYahoo News CanadaThe top 10 romantic movie scenes you should watch for Valentine's Day
The top 10 most romantic movie scenes to watch for Valentine's Day.
LifestyleYahoo News CanadaWhat COVID-19 phase is your region in? Ontario reveals new restrictions levels for 27 public health units and what they mean
Ontario has announced what level of COVID-19 response framework 27 public health units will move into on Feb. 16.
NewsYahoo News CanadaWarning to travellers: You have until Feb 22 to return or pay up to $2,000 for Canada's COVID-19 hotel quarantine
The federal government announced the mandatory hotel quarantine for travellers coming to Canada by air will come into effect on Feb. 22.
HealthYahoo News CanadaCOVID-19 third wave? Ontario modelling suggests keeping stay-at-home order will prevent new lockdown as UK variant rises
"If the B117 variant behaves as it did in the United Kingdom, cases will start to grow here again in late February or early March."
NewsYahoo News Canada'I'm so exhausted and demoralized': Workers unhappy after Ontario postpones March Break over COVID-19 woes
Ontario's MInister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced Thursday that the province will be postponing March Break until Apr. 12 to Apr. 16. "Postponing March Break, not cancelling it, is an important way that schools can help to limit community transmission," Lecce said.
HealthYahoo News CanadaUnclaimed $15M lottery ticket sold in Ontario
The winning ticket for the Feb. 10 $15 million Lotto 6/49 jackpot is still up for grabs and it was sold in Woodstock, Ont.
EntertainmentYahoo News Canada'Joss was the vampire': Sarah Michelle Gellar, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' stars, fans support Charisma Carpenter after Joss Whedon accusations
Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans and show's lead Sarah Michelle Gellar have come out in support of Charisma Carpenter who detailed the "toxic" misconduct of the show's creator Joss Whedon.
HealthYahoo News CanadaOntario reports 1,072 new COVID-19 cases as more schools reopen, three regions move out of lockdown
Ontario reported 1,072 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, including 93 cases in Toronto, 196 in Peel and 125 new cases in York Region.
EntertainmentYahoo News CanadaOka Crisis film 'Beans': Canadian filmmaker Tracey Deer joins prestigious Berlin Film Festival lineup
Canadian filmmaker Tracey Deer continues to take the world by storm as her film Beans, a story set during the 1990 Oka Crisis in Quebec, has now been selected for the prestigious Berlin Film Festival.
