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CANADA: More than half of Canadians polled say they have experienced a cybercrime

CANADA: More than half of Canadians polled say they have experienced a cybercrime

The Pollara survey results of 2,000 people were released Thursday as part of an effort to stimulate a national debate about cybersecurity and privacy
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BEYOND LOCAL: Financial check ups more important than ever during turbulent times

BEYOND LOCAL: Financial check ups more important than ever during turbulent times

The stock market crash in March and the plunge in interest rates left many investors feeling uncertain and vulnerable, while still more have been left without work
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BEYOND LOCAL: Here are the most likely — and least likely — ways to spread COVID-19

BEYOND LOCAL: Here are the most likely — and least likely — ways to spread COVID-19

Camping and park or other outdoor hangouts are considerd low risk
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LIVE: Premier Doug Ford holds press conference at 1 p.m.

LIVE: Premier Doug Ford holds press conference at 1 p.m.

He will be joined by minister of economic development
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ONTARIO: Mixed feelings as construction begins on Manitoulin's first-ever chain restaurant

ONTARIO: Mixed feelings as construction begins on Manitoulin's first-ever chain restaurant

Mayor calls opening of Little Current's Tim Hortons "the biggest extravaganza of the century"
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COVID-19: Bar owners that offer rare wine and spirits carve takeout business model

COVID-19: Bar owners that offer rare wine and spirits carve takeout business model

A spokeswoman for the Ministry of the Attorney General reiterated that the takeout law is a temporary measure that ends on the last day of 2020, but did not say whether an extension is being considered
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CANADA: DavidsTea closing 82 stores across the country

CANADA: DavidsTea closing 82 stores across the country

DavidsTea is also closing all 42 of its stores in the U.S.
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CANADA: WE details thousands in fees for Trudeaus as volunteers await revamped program

CANADA: WE details thousands in fees for Trudeaus as volunteers await revamped program

The WE organization said Thursday that it had paid Trudeau's mother Margaret about $250,000 for 28 speaking appearances at WE-related events between 2016 and 2020
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ONTARIO: Toronto police officer accused of submitting false will, receiving $800,000

ONTARIO: Toronto police officer accused of submitting false will, receiving $800,000

The 36-year-old has been suspended with pay
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ONTARIO: Ford government introduces omnibus COVID-19 recovery bill that changes 20 laws

ONTARIO: Ford government introduces omnibus COVID-19 recovery bill that changes 20 laws

Ford said he is involved in active talks with Ottawa to secure funding for municipalities strapped for cash due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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