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CANADA: Young people are causing COVID-19 spikes. But are they solely to blame?

CANADA: Young people are causing COVID-19 spikes. But are they solely to blame?

Canada’s Deputy Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Howard Njoo, has advised people to stay away from bars and dance floors to stave off the rise in cases
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ONTARIO: School reopening plan coming next week, Lecce says

ONTARIO: School reopening plan coming next week, Lecce says

Education minister says he is finalizing plans with provincial health officials including Ontario's chief medical officer
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WATCH: Province to spend $500M on new schools, child care spaces

WATCH: Province to spend $500M on new schools, child care spaces

Ford made the announcement today in Brampton
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COVID-19: Divorces have increased during the pandemic, and lawyers are expecting more

COVID-19: Divorces have increased during the pandemic, and lawyers are expecting more

There are also new challenges to divorce proceedings as the courts remain closed and testimonies are moved online
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ONTARIO: Ousted Tory legislator says new law gives Ford too much power

ONTARIO: Ousted Tory legislator says new law gives Ford too much power

Bill 195 allows the government to extend or amend some emergency orders a month at a time for up to two years
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CANADA: Funding for long-term care needed before second wave of COVID-19, advocates say

CANADA: Funding for long-term care needed before second wave of COVID-19, advocates say

Uptick in cases sparks concern of second wave
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COVID-19: Canadian truckers worry about entering U.S. due to coronavirus

COVID-19: Canadian truckers worry about entering U.S. due to coronavirus

According to Transport Canada, roughly 30,000 trucks cross the Canada-U.S. border every day, carrying an estimated $1 billion in goods
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ONTARIO: Video showing large crowds and long lines in Niagara Falls causes outrage

ONTARIO: Video showing large crowds and long lines in Niagara Falls causes outrage

Images of packed Clifton Hill emerges day after record number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario
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COVID-19: Feds relax fingerprinting rules when screening new hires

COVID-19: Feds relax fingerprinting rules when screening new hires

The government must ensure it can effectively respond to public needs during COVID-19 by hiring badly needed workers, the secretariat said
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CANADA: New COVID-19 outbreaks among young adults spark concern about bars, restaurants

CANADA: New COVID-19 outbreaks among young adults spark concern about bars, restaurants

Ontario reported it's largest daily number of confirmed cases since the end of June, Alberta and BC have also seen surges
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