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\u2018Absolutely brutal\u2019: Ontario to end COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program<\/a>
York University Professor Eric Kennedy<\/strong> was quoted in CityNews Toronto June 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should Wegovy, the $400-a-month obesity medication, be covered by the provinces?<\/a>
York University Professor Emeritus Joel Lexchin<\/strong> was quoted in CBC News June 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could Mississauga be next in line for a 'new deal?'<\/a>
York University Professor Zac Spicer<\/strong> was quoted in CBC News June 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How a deal to produce hydrogen could help revive oceanic dead zones<\/a>
York University Professor Mark Winfield<\/strong> was quoted in the Tyee <\/em>June 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GTA Indo-Canadians react as India's election results pour in<\/a>
York University PhD student Santbir Singh<\/strong> was quoted in CBC News June 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young women gain more confidence and enhance their body image through a week-long social media break<\/a>
York University Professor Jennifer Mills<\/strong> was mentioned on list23.com June 3.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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