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ONTARIO: Ford warns long-term care homes to ensure workers have access to PPE

ONTARIO: Ford warns long-term care homes to ensure workers have access to PPE

Those who don't could face consequences, premier says as indoor visits start this week
COVID-19: Canadians reluctant to wear masks as support for mandatory masking climbs

COVID-19: Canadians reluctant to wear masks as support for mandatory masking climbs

Study shows 55 per cent of people wear masks regularly while the other 45 per cent don them rarely or not at all
CANADA: Feds order supplies to give two doses of COVID-19 vaccine when its ready

CANADA: Feds order supplies to give two doses of COVID-19 vaccine when its ready

First vaccines not expected until 2021, experts say
COVID-19: Majority of Canadians believe fraudulent CERB users should be fined

COVID-19: Majority of Canadians believe fraudulent CERB users should be fined

An Ipsos poll also found that the older population doesn't want to see CERB extended as much as the younger generation does
COVID-19: Rethinking the boundaries between economic life and coronavirus death

COVID-19: Rethinking the boundaries between economic life and coronavirus death

Experts say it is time to ask, who does the economy serve? Whose life is valued and whose continues to be expendable?
BEYOND LOCAL: The strain veterinarians face during COVID-19 pandemic

BEYOND LOCAL: The strain veterinarians face during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on veterinarians due in part to a run on puppies, but financial uncertainties have also added further strain on an already stressed-out profession
CANADA: 8 in 10 teachers worried about plans to reopen schools in the fall, report says

CANADA: 8 in 10 teachers worried about plans to reopen schools in the fall, report says

Nearly 75 per cent say they are concerned about the mental health and well-being of their students in relation to the pandemic
WATCH: Ontario government unveils research projects to be supported by $20M grant

WATCH: Ontario government unveils research projects to be supported by $20M grant

The goal is for researchers to be able to find ways to prevent, detect, and treat COVID-19
CANADA: Cineplex lays off 130 workers in Canada and U.S. amid COVID-19 troubles

CANADA: Cineplex lays off 130 workers in Canada and U.S. amid COVID-19 troubles

Cuts will include senior executives due to retire
COVID-19: CDC extends U.S. ban on cruise ships through September

COVID-19: CDC extends U.S. ban on cruise ships through September

From March 1 through July 10, there have been nearly 3,000 cases of COVID-19 or similar illnesses and 34 deaths on cruise ships, according to the CDC