A century after Frederick Banting and Charles Best’s insulin discovery in the U of T lab, Toronto’s Sunnybrook researchers are working on a new approach to cure Type 1 diabetes. Insulin discovery in 1921 turned diabetes from a deadly disease into a manageable one for millions of people worldwide.... Read more
Optometrists in Ontario have resumed eye exams for children and seniors. On Sept. 1 optometrists withdrew services to OHIP-insured patients in a funding dispute with the Ontario Government. The Ontario Association of Optometrists has now agreed to enter negotiations with the Ministry of Health. The OAO paused its job... Read more
Skedline reporter Natashia Wynter speaks to Executive Coach, Organizer, and Productivity Expert Clare Kumar. A study conducted by the National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in the United States found an increased concern about the mental health of students in college during the COVID-19 pandemic. NCBI indicated that 71... Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced couples to postpone and adjust wedding plans depending on restrictions in place, but things are starting to look up for winter nuptials. Winter brides and grooms are feeling better knowing that restrictions and limits of guests in Ontario have been changed and capacity limits... Read more
Restaurants back to serving at full capacity after lockdown limitations
Business & TechCOVID-19CultureFilmHealthLifestyleNewsToronto Nov 23, 2021
Restaurants across the province are welcoming their customers back to full capacity. After months of recurring lockdowns and capacity restrictions, the Ford government announced Friday, restaurants would be allowed to operate at 100 per cent capacity, starting Monday. “Thanks to our cautious and careful approach to re-opening, we are... Read more
Are you ready to get back out there and see the world again? Or are questions and concerns about the logistics travelling during a pandemic holding you back? The Government of Canada requires all travellers 12 and older to be fully vaccinated to board a flight in Canada. Travel... Read more
Health Canada has approved the use of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna booster shots for individuals 18 years and older. The booster shot is designed to help people maintain their protection six months after receiving two doses of a Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccine. Questions and concerns about eligibility for the booster... Read more
Third year nursing students enrolled in Humber College’s Nursing, Bachelor of Science program are feeling frustrated. Their learning continues to remain virtual while other programs are offering in-person learning.
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Ever since the proof-of-vaccine policy was implemented in Ontario on Sept. 22, staff at many establishments have been dealing with backlash from the public. Hosts and front of house staff are the first to deal with upset and difficult customers. “I only recently started working at a restaurant, so... Read more
Cricket added to Ontario’s phys-ed curriculum
Lifestyle Dec 12, 2021
