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By Manuela Vega

Good morning. Here’s the latest on two confirmed cases of monkeypox in Canada, how Doug Ford is avoiding Jason Kenney’s fate, and Western’s efforts to address sexual violence on campus.

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health

Here’s what we know as two cases of monkeypox are confirmed in Canada

No, this is not a joke. “Monkeypox” is a real thing and Health Canada has confirmed two cases in the country while the World Health Organization reports infections in Europe and the United States. The rare disease isn’t new, but its recent spread in different parts of the world could suggest the possibility of a global outbreak. Here’s more on what it is and how it spreads.

Context: The disease, first identified in monkeys in 1958, can cause fever, headache, fatigue, and a rash or “pox.” The WHO estimates the death rate has been 3 to 6 per cent.
By the numbers: While two cases have been confirmed in Canada, there are 20 suspected cases in Quebec. The first was reported May 12. No cases have been confirmed in Ontario.
Silver lining: There’s a vaccine that can help, and because scientists already know plenty about the disease, an outbreak is unlikely to lead to a pandemic, one expert said.

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politics

Here’s how insiders say Doug Ford avoided Jason Kenney’s fate

Why are the Ontario election polls favouring Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, while Jason Kenney’s plummeting popularity pushed him to step down as Alberta premier? According to Ontario Tory insiders, it’s because Kenney “listened to the right-wingers and we fired them.” While Ford has received his fair share of criticism for his handling of the pandemic, another Tory said he “erred on the side of caution” after harsh backlash, something he said other high-profile Conservatives haven’t done. Here’s more on why insiders believe public opinion is favouring Ford.

Interactive: How popular is each Ontario party ahead of the June 2 election? See the latest poll results.
More: Tories are contemplating the polarized politics that cost Kenney his job.
Susan Delacourt’s take: Raging conservatives took down Jason Kenney. Here’s why Pierre Poilievre could be next.
The Star’s take: Jason Kenney ran a true-blue conservative government. But it wasn’t enough for far-right activists.

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sexual violence

Western University released an independent review on changing campus culture

After allegations that students were drugged and sexually assaulted on campus during Frosh Week, Western is introducing sweeping measures to combat gender-based and sexual violence. Taking recommendations from two reports that delved into the events of Sept. 10-11, 2021, the university will require first-year students to undergo awareness training before arriving on campus, among other new measures. Here is what we know about the reports and what led up to them.

More: The shelter and sexual assault centre for the region called the reports “incredibly robust,” and said they speak to “different points of intervention that will lead to a culture change on campus.”
Context: Students protested following an influx of social media posts that made allegations surrounding Sept. 10. London police launched an investigation, interviewing more than 600 students. No formal complaints were received and no charges have been laid.
ICYMI: One student shared her story of sexual assault and spoke about the continued need to help students stay safe.

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MAY 20, 1987: Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the 4-foot 7-inch-tall celebrity sexologist, addresses a meeting of the International Newspaper Marketing Association at the Harbour Castle Hilton Hotel. She delivered anecdotes to laughter and applause on the theme that “everything that two consenting adults do together in the bedroom is alright.”

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