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135 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario, provincial tally now at 993
Public health officials in Ontario confirmed 135 news cases of COVID-19 on Friday, including three deaths linked to the illness.…
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Toronto man arrested after ‘prohibited COVID-19 testing kits’ shipped to U.S.
A Toronto man is facing fraud charges after allegedly shipping “prohibited COVID-19 testing kits” to the United States, police say.…
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Fake coronavirus doctor’s note from worker closed Hamilton McDonald’s: police
An 18-year-old Hamilton woman is facing four charges after police say she faked having coronavirus to get out of work. “She just…
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Cyberattack forces Ontario Beer Store locations to go cash only
A cyberattack has forced an unknown number of Ontario’s more than 400 Beer Store locations to go cash only, as…
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Toronto reaches 339 COVID-19 cases
Toronto has now recorded 339 cases of COVID-19 and health officials are monitoring outbreaks at three long-term care homes across the city.…
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Ontario allows alcohol delivery, takeout with food orders in light of COVID-19
Restaurants and bars in Ontario will temporarily be allowed to sell alcohol with food takeout and delivery orders as part of new…
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Doug Ford calls out Toronto grocer Pusateri’s for ‘disgusting’ price gouging on hand wipes
A high-end Toronto grocer is offering an apology to its customers after being called out by the Ontario Premier Thursday…
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170 new cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, provincial tally rises to 858
Ontario reported 170 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday morning, the largest single-day increase in the province since the outbreak…
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100 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Ontario, bringing total to 688
Public health officials in Ontario confirmed 100 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 688. The…
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100 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Ontario, bringing total to 688
Public health officials in Ontario confirmed 100 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 688. The…
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Here’s what to expect from Ontario’s not-quite-a-budget, as COVID-19 throws economy off track
As Ontario reels from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and braces for the impact on the health system,…
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TTC subway operator tests positive for COVID-19, union says
A Toronto subway operator has tested positive for COVID-19, the union that represents TTC workers says. Amalgamated Transit Union Local…
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Health officials report COVID-19-related death at Oshawa long-term care home
Health officials in Durham region are reporting a COVID-19-related death at a long-term care home in Oshawa, Ont. — one of two…
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Landlords fear they won’t be helped if tenants don’t pay rent amid COVID-19
When Margret Curlew found out that Canada’s big banks were offering mortgage deferrals of up to six months, she reached…
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Furniture chain Leon’s to lay off 3,900 workers, close 72 stores amid COVID-19 outbreak
Canadian furniture chain Leon’s will temporarily close 72 of its 205 stores across Canada and lay off 3,900 workers in…
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COVID-19 in Ontario: Brampton bus driver tests positive, renters appeal for help
A Brampton bus driver has tested positive for COVID-19, the city says. In a statement, the city said it learned…
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85 new COVID-19 cases, 8th death reported as Ontario undergoes ‘critical’ week
Public health officials in Ontario confirmed 85 new cases of COVID-19 in the province on Tuesday, bringing the provincial tally…
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Ontario to lower hydro rates as COVID-19 outbreak forces more to work from home
An Ontario government source says the premier will announce Tuesday that hydro rates will be temporarily lowered as many people…
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TTC no longer accepting cash, tokens, youth and senior tickets on buses
The TTC will no longer accept payment by cash, youth and senior TTC tickets or tokens on its buses starting…
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City councillor proposes closing off downtown street to vehicle traffic
Toronto city councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam has written to Mayor John Tory asking him to consider closing some streets in the city to…
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Why Ontario’s COVID-19 testing underestimates the spread of the virus
Ontario’s official numbers for positive COVID-19 tests fall short of capturing the true extent of the coronavirus’ spread in the…
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Ontario releases list of essential workplaces that can remain open amid COVID-19 outbreak
Workplaces that have been deemed “non-essential” or “at-risk” have until the end of Tuesday to close up shop. Ontario Premier Doug Ford…
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Toronto’s mayor declares state of emergency amid COVID-19 pandemic
Mayor John Tory has declared a state of emergency for the city of Toronto amid the coronavirus pandemic. This move comes as…
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Ontario closes all non-essential businesses
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is ordering all non-essential stores and services to close starting Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. in an…
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Ford government launches online learning portal for kids as COVID-19 cases in province top 300
The Ontario government said it is launching a new online learning portal for students shut out of their schools as…
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