ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 10/4/2020
Surveillance capitalism in the information age
In the province of Ontario, the Personal Health Information Protection Act of 2004 is currently being updated and we must be informed and advocate for better data laws. The Competition Act in Canada is the oldest antitrust law in the western hemisphere, even older than the U.S. Sherman Act of 1890. It does not have modern teeth to allow our government to do to the new class of robber barons what was done a century ago. - 10/3/2020
In nature's infinite book of secrecy, a little I can read
After all these many years as a loyal member, I have to admit to a certain level of disappointment with my family. It’s not that they haven’t been supportive of me in my several failed attempts at marital coherence -they have always been patient with my stumbles. Nor did they denounce me each time I deserted them for greener pastures, or question my procreative abilities when I limited myself to two offspring. No, my family has always been there for me, and flexible in its expectations. - 10/1/2020
Phone ringing off the hook at Waterloo's first pharmacy to offer COVID-19 tests
To get tested at a pharmacy, an individual must be free of symptoms and be part of a group the provincial government has identified as a target, such as workers in or residents of homeless shelters. - 10/1/2020
An inspiration to me
She was being followed yearly by some of the more famous specialists in the city and was on a first name basis with them. I asked what she did and she humbly told me some very general descriptions. - 10/1/2020
Ontario doctor wants public medical cannabis coverage, citing benefits to dementia patients
He emphasized the COVID-19 pandemic is worsening agitation and similar symptoms in dementia sufferers, which could be alleviated with prescribed cannabis. - 10/1/2020
'Staying calm:' Nunavut's top doctor trying to keep Far North safe from COVID-19
So far, with the exception of a few cases at its mines brought in from southern workers, Nunavut has remained COVID-19 free. - 10/1/2020
Shoppers’ employees positive for COVID-19
Seventeen employees at Shoppers Drug Marts in Ontario have tested positive for COVID-19 since Sept. 24.