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ONTARIO: Government prefers in-class return for students, but health officials must approve

ONTARIO: Government prefers in-class return for students, but health officials must approve

Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the province must be prepared to respond to any potential spike of COVID-19 cases in the fall
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LIVE: Premier Doug Ford, education minister to make announcement

LIVE: Premier Doug Ford, education minister to make announcement

Village Media will carry the livestream
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COVID-19: Has the pandemic turned back the clock on women's entrepreneurship?

COVID-19: Has the pandemic turned back the clock on women's entrepreneurship?

Female entrepreneurs in Canada have been heavily impacted by the pandemic
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ONTARIO: Premier promises air conditioning for long-term care homes

ONTARIO: Premier promises air conditioning for long-term care homes

The province's current Long-Term Care Act does not mandate air conditioning, but says homes without it must have a "cooling plan" in place
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COVID-19: Mask myths, debunked

COVID-19: Mask myths, debunked

Experts say that no, wearing a mask will not wear down your immune system
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COVID-19: Students are taking a gap year because of coronavirus, say ‘It won’t be a normal first year’

COVID-19: Students are taking a gap year because of coronavirus, say ‘It won’t be a normal first year’

For some, the coronavirus pandemic has thrown a major wrench in their long-term career plans
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CANADA: Promise of COVID-19 funds to support disabled Canadians remains in limbo

CANADA: Promise of COVID-19 funds to support disabled Canadians remains in limbo

Spokesperson for the minister in charge of the file says the government is still working on a way forward on the benefit program
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CANADA: Poll suggests turbulence in opinion on airlines COVID-19 response

CANADA: Poll suggests turbulence in opinion on airlines COVID-19 response

Many Canadians say they aren't comfortable flying since airlines have relaxed in-flight physical distancing requirements
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CANADA: Charities battered by COVID-19 say federal support desperately needed

CANADA: Charities battered by COVID-19 say federal support desperately needed

YMCA Canada and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada both say they are facing severe financial difficulties even as demand for their services such as child care and food assistance have increased because of the pandemic
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WATCH: Ontario introduces bill to extend some emergency measures over the next year

WATCH: Ontario introduces bill to extend some emergency measures over the next year

New legislation would allow for emergency orders for up to 30 days at a time
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