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WATCH: Feds to extend wage subsidy program until December

WATCH: Feds to extend wage subsidy program until December

Trudeau also said an announcement will come later this week regarding the safe restart program for Canadian provinces
COVID-19: Experts say NHL's Canadian hubs offer little economic benefit, but morale boost is valuable

COVID-19: Experts say NHL's Canadian hubs offer little economic benefit, but morale boost is valuable

The games are slated to start Aug. 1 with six Canadian teams qualifying for the 24-team resumption of play, with no fans will be in the seats
CANADA: Genetic detectives begin work to trace spread of COVID-19

CANADA: Genetic detectives begin work to trace spread of COVID-19

The virus is not mutating a lot, which is helpful for vaccine development and treatments
ONTARIO: Ford slated to provide Stage 3 reopening details today

ONTARIO: Ford slated to provide Stage 3 reopening details today

Stage three to include allowing remaining workplaces to reopen safely, further relaxing restrictions on public gatherings
COVID-19: Parents concerned about children's social lives, survey says

COVID-19: Parents concerned about children's social lives, survey says

Nearly two-thirds of parents said they are very or extremely concerned about managing their children's behaviours, emotions and anxiety
BEYOND LOCAL: Financial check ups more important than ever during turbulent times

BEYOND LOCAL: Financial check ups more important than ever during turbulent times

The stock market crash in March and the plunge in interest rates left many investors feeling uncertain and vulnerable, while still more have been left without work
BEYOND LOCAL: Here are the most likely — and least likely — ways to spread COVID-19

BEYOND LOCAL: Here are the most likely — and least likely — ways to spread COVID-19

Camping and park or other outdoor hangouts are considerd low risk
COVID-19: Bar owners that offer rare wine and spirits carve takeout business model

COVID-19: Bar owners that offer rare wine and spirits carve takeout business model

A spokeswoman for the Ministry of the Attorney General reiterated that the takeout law is a temporary measure that ends on the last day of 2020, but did not say whether an extension is being considered
ONTARIO: Ford government introduces omnibus COVID-19 recovery bill that changes 20 laws

ONTARIO: Ford government introduces omnibus COVID-19 recovery bill that changes 20 laws

Ford said he is involved in active talks with Ottawa to secure funding for municipalities strapped for cash due to the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19: Postmedia revenue down more than 25% amid advertising pullback

COVID-19: Postmedia revenue down more than 25% amid advertising pullback

The company implemented two rounds of layoffs earlier in the pandemic, as well as a salary reduction program for much of its staff