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Ontario boards adjust to quickly reopen some schools as province issues directive

Ontario boards adjust to quickly reopen some schools as province issues directive

Several southern Ontario school boards that straddle public health units are gearing up to reopen only a portion of their schools to in-person learning next week, adding another layer of complexity to an academic year that's been defined by quick piv
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Quebec premier says critics of provincewide curfew trying to sow division in society

Quebec premier says critics of provincewide curfew trying to sow division in society

MONTREAL — Critics of the provincewide curfew who argue that homeless people should be exempted from the health order are trying to divide Quebecers, Premier Francois Legault said Thursday.
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Toronto Mayor John Tory urges Pfizer improve COVID-19 vaccine production

Toronto Mayor John Tory urges Pfizer improve COVID-19 vaccine production

Toronto Mayor John Tory has joined a chorus of Canadian politicians in urging Pfizer-Biotech to produce more COVID-19 vaccine.
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Long-term care residents told commission prolonged isolation is 'inhumane'

Long-term care residents told commission prolonged isolation is 'inhumane'

TORONTO — Residents of Ontario long-term care homes described the devastating impact of the prolonged isolation brought on by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic as they testified before an independent commission earlier this month.
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Medical experts urge more masking, distancing for schools planning to reopen

Medical experts urge more masking, distancing for schools planning to reopen

TORONTO — Experts at a leading children's hospital say schools need to ramp up COVID-19 testing and masking in order to have all kids return safely to the classroom as soon as possible.
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COVID variant detected at Ont. long-term care home very concerning: public health

COVID variant detected at Ont. long-term care home very concerning: public health

A yet-to-be identified variant of COVID-19 found in a Barrie, Ont., long-term care home is extremely concerning because it appears to be spreading more quickly among residents, public health officials said Thursday.
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Farmers urge feds to reconsider pre-departure COVID tests for migrant workers

Farmers urge feds to reconsider pre-departure COVID tests for migrant workers

Farmers who employ migrant workers are urging the federal government to waive the negative COVID-19 test result required before the employees can fly to Canada, saying the cost of the tests in certain countries are proving to be a barrier for some.
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Ontario reports 2,632 new cases of COVID-19, 46 more deaths, 15,899 vaccinations

Ontario reports 2,632 new cases of COVID-19, 46 more deaths, 15,899 vaccinations

Ontario is reporting 2,632 new cases of COVID-19 today and 46 more deaths linked to the virus. A technical issue from earlier this week was resolved, adding 102 cases from Toronto Public Health to today’s total.
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Environment Canada warns of snow squalls, hazardous weather in central Ontario

Environment Canada warns of snow squalls, hazardous weather in central Ontario

Central Ontario can expect heavy snow and winter weather that could make driving hazardous on Thursday. Environment Canada has issued snow squall watches for the Dufferin, Barrie, Muskoka, and Bruce County areas.
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Senior hospital staffer "retires" after family member vaccinated without appointment

Senior hospital staffer "retires" after family member vaccinated without appointment

ORANGEVILLE, Ont. — A senior staff member at an Ontario hospital has retired after a relative was vaccinated against COVID-19 at a clinic intended for health-care workers. Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville, Ont.
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