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Jodi Picoult among authors turning pandemic into fiction

The province announced on Tuesday it would allow people at "highest risk" to receive third vaccine shots in a bid to offer them stronger protection against the highly contagious Delta variant currently spreading in several parts of Ontario

Premier Doug Ford defended the party's decision to oust Rick Nicholls, saying elected officials must "lead by example" on vaccination

Treasury Board President Prabmeet Sarkaria announced the policy on Thursday, noting that details were still being finalized

Long work hours and time-consuming tasks, including completing documentation, were among the top reported reasons for burnout

Trudeau's comments stood in contrast to what Canadian veterans and others say has been a lack of information and responsiveness from immigration officials, with numerous reports of requests for help going unanswered by the government

Experts call for emotional skills to be taught as a core part of curricula to help young people cope with the psychological toll of the pandemic

Speaking to reporters in Quebec City, O'Toole said the Liberal government's approach to the economy fuelled the increase, but also pinned blame on NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh as well, saying the Liberals and New Democrats "are the reason why there's inflation"

The unions say too few details have been provided about the plan

Government whip Lorne Coe has issued a letter saying it was discussed at a caucus meeting that "every member of the Progressive Conservative team" must get vaccinated unless medically unable to do so