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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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LIVE: Premier Doug Ford to make announcement

LIVE: Premier Doug Ford to make announcement

Village Media will carry the livestream
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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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ONTARIO: Niagara-area town buys $5000 device to measure weed smell after repeated complaints from residents

ONTARIO: Niagara-area town buys $5000 device to measure weed smell after repeated complaints from residents

Grow-ops too dank for council?
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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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BEYOND LOCAL: Bars and nightclubs will be breeding grounds for COVID-19, experts say

BEYOND LOCAL: Bars and nightclubs will be breeding grounds for COVID-19, experts say

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to drop, parts of the Canadian economy have started to reopen — including restaurants , salons and other businesses.
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WORLD: Guinness awards world's biggest Nanaimo bar title to Levack, Ont. family

WORLD: Guinness awards world's biggest Nanaimo bar title to Levack, Ont. family

Northwest Fudge Factory breaks sixth Guinness World Record
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