A new study found social media use was linked to a higher spread of COVID-19 in the early stages of the pandemic, which researchers suggest could be due to widespread misinformation.
Jun 11, 2021
The Oregon House unanimously expelled Mike Nearman from his office of State Representative making him the first representative to be expelled in Oregon history.
A resolution was considered on Thursday by a special House committee where evidence was shown that Nearman walked out of the Capitol building last December and let armed demonstrators into the building.
A video was played that showed Nearman talking about a plan to let demonstrators inside. He gave out his cell phone number as part of the plan.
Nearman testified at the hearing, saying it was the public s right to be in the building.
COVID-19 cases in Ontario are dropping sharply and while the threat of a fourth wave caused by the delta variant still exists it is unlikely, health officials say.
Hundreds of people united for a walk against hate along the Danforth on Friday in solidarity with the family killed in London, Ont. earlier this week in an attack police say was planned and motivated by hate.