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ONTARIO: Doug Ford gives support to Niagara MPP under fire for posing in tight crowd with no masks

ONTARIO: Doug Ford gives support to Niagara MPP under fire for posing in tight crowd with no masks

Ontario Hospital Association CEO calls for Sam Oosterhoff's resignation
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ONTARIO: Niagara dog tests positive for COVID-19, marking Canada's first canine case

ONTARIO: Niagara dog tests positive for COVID-19, marking Canada's first canine case

The dog was tested as part of a research study
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CANADA: Health Minister Hajdu says she went maskless at airport only while eating

CANADA: Health Minister Hajdu says she went maskless at airport only while eating

The photo shows Hajdu seated in a chair by herself with a piece of rolling luggage next to her, either speaking or smiling
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CANADA: Quebec, Ontario reach sobering COVID-19 milestones

CANADA: Quebec, Ontario reach sobering COVID-19 milestones

Public health experts noted that Quebec's long-standing high case counts appeared to be levelling off, while stressing the week ahead will be crucial to bring Ontario's surging numbers back under control
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COVID-19: How video games can add to kids’ learning during isolation

COVID-19: How video games can add to kids’ learning during isolation

As the cold weather approaches and we look for indoor activities, video games are both fun and educational
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ONTARIO: Province set to decide on imposing new restrictions on Halton, Durham regions

ONTARIO: Province set to decide on imposing new restrictions on Halton, Durham regions

Ford said Friday that the experts would look at the caseload in Halton and Durham regions over the weekend to determine whether they need to roll back to a modified Stage 2
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CANADA: Feds urged to act as data suggests COVID-19 making it hard for veterans to get help

CANADA: Feds urged to act as data suggests COVID-19 making it hard for veterans to get help

Many veterans having trouble gathering the information required for their applications as doctors offices limit work due to the pandemic, Veterans Affairs says
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COVID-19: Pfizer raises concerns ahead of Commons vote on probe of Ottawa's pandemic response

COVID-19: Pfizer raises concerns ahead of Commons vote on probe of Ottawa's pandemic response

Motion would order government to turn over all records on issues related to handling of the pandemic
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BEYOND LOCAL: Students should be encouraged to study humanities for the post-coronavirus world, prof says

BEYOND LOCAL: Students should be encouraged to study humanities for the post-coronavirus world, prof says

Australia’s move to increase fees for some university humanities courses reflects global trends towards market-friendly education that overlook what’s needed for human flourishing
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COVID-19: Break from exams offers chance to change the way we test

COVID-19: Break from exams offers chance to change the way we test

As more and more school boards decide to do away with end-of-term exams because of the pandemic, some experts say it may be time to think about if or how we want to bring them back
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