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'You're not breaking your children': Experts say more screen time right now is OK
The lure of a phone, television, video game, computer or tablet is already tempting for most kids and teenagers. Factor in the at-home reality of the COVID-19 pandemic and screens can become more of a crutch.
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Doctors investigate rare COVID-19 symptoms in effort to move quickly from anecdotes to science
Dry cough, fever and difficulty breathing are the most common symptoms of COVID-19, but specialists are starting to learn more about less common potential symptoms such as loss of one's sense of smell, disorientation and even seizures.
Health ||
Shareholder sues Zoom for not disclosing security flaws
Zoom Video Communications Inc. was slapped with a class-action suit yesterday by one of its shareholders accusing the videoconferencing app of overstating its privacy standards and failing to disclose that its service was not end-to-end encrypted.
Business |
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Toronto Zoo taking precautions with big cats after tiger in N.Y. gets COVID-19
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Liam Casey
Canada -Toronto ||
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Global lockdowns might reduce CO2 emissions but won't halt climate crisis, scientists say
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Nicole Mortillaro
Technology & Science ||
Fossil teeth yield oldest genetic material from extinct human species
Technology & Science |
Taiwan joins Canada in banning Zoom for government video conferencing
Technology & Science |
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'Uncharted times': Planning for wildfire season amid the COVID-19 pandemic
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Raffy Boudjikanian
Canada ||
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Boeing will redo botched test for Starliner crew capsule
Technology & Science ||
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How one library's 3D printer is helping doctors prepare for COVID-19 patients
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Shaina Luck
Canada -Nova Scotia |
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Ukraine battles forest fire near Chornobyl amid elevated radiation levels
Technology & Science ||
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A pandemic side-effect: Weather forecasts may become less accurate
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Rick Bremness
Canada -Edmonton ||
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Banff seniors treated to delivery of high-end meals as shuttered restaurant gives back to community
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Meghan Grant
Canada -Calgary ||
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Coronavirus has forced Albertans online but rural communities are feeling left behind
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Helen Pike
Canada -Calgary ||
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Escape from Isolation by Exploring Space From Home
Radio -Quirks & Quarks |
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Tiger in New York City zoo tests positive for coronavirus
Technology & Science ||
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Chris Hadfield answers kids' questions about living and staying healthy in space
Radio -Cross Country Checkup |
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How to interpret COVID-19 disease models and projections
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Amina Zafar
Health |
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South Korean online trend helps GTA students recreate group study while physically distancing
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Sara Jabakhanji
Canada -Toronto ||
'Zoom-bombing' attacks on video conferencing platform leave victims shaken
Zulekha Nathoo
Technology & Science ||
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Google data shines light on whether coronavirus lockdowns worldwide are working
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Paresh Dave
Technology & Science |
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Digital security expert shares tips on how to protect your data while working remotely
Radio -Spark |
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What on Earth?
'People will make a sacrifice for the common good': How the fight against COVID-19 could extend to climate
Technology & Science ||
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Should you use a reusable shopping bag? Government, stores have different answers
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Yvonne Colbert
Canada -Nova Scotia |