Ontario had no plan to protect long-term residents from COVID-19: commission
Ontario was not prepared for a pandemic and did not have comprehensive plans to protect long-term care residents and staff from COVID-19, making them "easy targets" for uncontrolled outbreaks, an independent commission has found.
'I felt I should do something': Canadians working to send supplies to India as COVID-19 crisis grows dire
As India's COVID-19 crisis grows more dire, relatives says they're worried about family members overseas and some Canadians are working to raise money to send much-needed supplies to the country.
Vancouver's Downtown Eastside 'approaching herd immunity' thanks to targeted COVID-19 vaccine program
Officials say the targeted COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside has been a success, with the community nearing herd immunity.
A Canadian climber's attempt to climb Mount Everest, amid threat of COVID-19 at base camp
Leo Namen hopes to be the first Canadian heart attack survivor to stand on top of the world at Mount Everest, as he navigates the physical challenges of the climb and the threat of COVID-19 at base camp.
The surprising history of Dracula’s cape, an iconic Hollywood costume
Dracula's costume—a tuxedo and a dramatic black cape with a red lining—is one of the most iconic outfits in Hollywood history, parodied by an untold number of Halloween costumes. But if you've read Bram Stoker's novel, you'll know it bears zero resemblance to the original Dracula. The novel introduces Dracula as a monstrous figure with a white mustache and bushy eyebrows, wearing a nondescript black outfit. So where did his legendary red-lined cape actually come from? In this week's episode of Behind the Seams , we trace …
Matt Gaetz’s friend says they both paid for sex with minor in new report
An explosive report from the Daily Beast last night says that Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-Fla.) friend Joel Greenberg admitted in a letter that both he and the congressman paid for sex with an underage girl. The Daily Beast obtained a letter from Greenberg in which Gaetz's longtime friend, who is reportedly cooperating with prosecutors, admitted to the deeds. “On more than one occasion, this individual was involved in sexual activities with several of the other girls, the congressman from Florida’s 1st Congressional District and myself,” …
The Vitamix Ascent blender is a luxury appliance worth investing in
There are a million ways to flaunt your ascendance, with names that spark visions of luxury when uttered when living the good life, easy street, etc. Gucci. Mercedez-Benz. Rolex. And of course, Vitamix. This goes double when it comes to the Vitamix Ascent Series line of blenders. Unlike an overpriced handbag with a tacky logo on it, or a crummy watch, Vitamix Ascent blenders are actually worth the investment. Let’s take a deep dive into just why investing in the champagne of blenders is a smart move. Vitamix Ascent blender specifications …
TikToker says boyfriend of 2 years faked his death to ghost her
Anyone who's been on TikTok for more than a minute has seen at least one storytelling trend. One of the latest trends asks people to share the worst way they've been ghosted, and this story from user @kathrynverb might top them all. @kathrynverb, who simply goes by Kathryn on the platform, answered the ghosting trend with a showstopping story. Her video has earned 2.6 million views at the time of this writing—far more than her typical uploads—and nearly 400,000 likes, with comments continuing to pour in by the thousands. "This …
N.S. premier says aggressive lockdown measures now will allow for summer with fewer restrictions
As Nova Scotia grapples with a recent surge in new COVID-19 cases, the province's premier says the aggressive measures they've enacted now will put them in a better place for a summer with fewer restrictions.
Ontario reports more than 3,800 new COVID-19 cases for second straight day
Ontario is reporting more than 3,800 new COVID-19 cases for the second day straight but the province's seven-day rolling average continues to decline.
‘Doctor Who’ star Noel Clarke accused of sexual misconduct by 20 women
Doctor Who actor Noel Clarke has been accused of sexual misconduct by 20 women. Best known internationally for his role as Mickey Smith in Doctor Who , Clarke is a household name in the United Kingdom. The prolific actor/writer/director co-created the Kidulthood franchise, stars in the popular crime drama Bulletproof , and is involved with numerous other British films and TV shows. The Guardian published the allegations yesterday after Clarke received this year's BAFTA award for outstanding contributions to cinema. According to the G…
Early estimate from Statistics Canada shows economic growth slowed in Q1
Statistics Canada estimates the economy grew at an annualized rate of 6.5 per cent in the first quarter of the year.
TikTok and Instagram are starting a birth control revolution
The isolation of the coronavirus pandemic upended people’s lives—and made internet connection even more essential. In Access to Care, the Daily Dot asked TikTok mavericks and Reddit newbies how they give and receive healthcare and community support online, a year into the pandemic. In these stories, therapists turn to TikTok to reach audiences at home, unemployed workers find support on Reddit, Black college students grapple with lack of community on a virtual campus, and young consumers order birth control via Instagram. The winding, and s…
Reddit support groups are a safety net for the laid-off and uninsured
The isolation of the coronavirus pandemic upended people’s lives—and made internet connection even more essential. In Access to Care, the Daily Dot asked TikTok mavericks and Reddit newbies how they give and receive healthcare and community support online, a year into the pandemic. In these stories, therapists turn to TikTok to reach audiences at home, unemployed workers find support on Reddit, Black college students grapple with lack of community on a virtual campus, and young consumers order birth control via Instagram. The winding, and s…
Therapists on TikTok are here to stay—and want to help
The isolation of the coronavirus pandemic upended people’s lives—and made internet connection even more essential. In Access to Care, the Daily Dot asked TikTok mavericks and Reddit newbies how they give and receive healthcare and community support online, a year into the pandemic. In these stories, therapists turn to TikTok to reach audiences at home, unemployed workers find support on Reddit, Black college students grapple with lack of community on a virtual campus, and young consumers order birth control via Instagram. The winding, and s…
Black college students face lack of community on virtual campuses
The isolation of the coronavirus pandemic upended people’s lives—and made internet connection even more essential. In Access to Care, the Daily Dot asked TikTok mavericks and Reddit newbies how they give and receive healthcare and community support online, a year into the pandemic. In these stories, therapists turn to TikTok to reach audiences at home, unemployed workers find support on Reddit, Black college students grapple with lack of community on a virtual campus, and young consumers order birth control via Instagram. The winding, and s…
5 things to know for Friday, April 30, 2021
Canada has now administered at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to 38.2 per cent of the country's population.
Death due to COVID-19 parties could lead to manslaughter charges: experts
People who break health rules by holding parties that lead to death from COVID-19 should heed the warning from a British Columbia judge about facing a manslaughter charge, legal experts say.
Senate to vote today on Port of Montreal back-to-work legislation
A strike at one of Canada's busiest ports could be coming to an end as the Senate prepares to deal with back-to-work legislation today that would force 1,150 dockworkers back on the job at the Port of Montreal.
GoFundMe raises $200K for Asian American man dismembered by men who asked him for ride
The family members of an Asian American man brutally killed by three men in Indiana have raised more than $200,000 in a day, far exceeding their initial $20,000 target. Shane Nguyen was reported missing on Friday, and his family and a local bishop helped put out a statewide Silver Alert, according to the GoFundMe description . His body was found in trash bags, dismembered, inside his own van that his murderers were driving on Sunday. Police arrested Matthew Cramer, 21, Jacob D. Carreon-Hamilton, 20, and Cody Clements, 20 in relation to …
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