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COVID-19: Hoteliers forecast more pain and a long, slow recovery

COVID-19: Hoteliers forecast more pain and a long, slow recovery

More than half of the 1.8 million Canadians who work in the industry have lost their jobs, according to the Tourism Industry Association of Canada
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WATCH: Layoffs possible at colleges, universities, Romano says

WATCH: Layoffs possible at colleges, universities, Romano says

Colleges and Universities minister stated that it is possible students won't be enrolling in post-secondary institutions in the fall at the volume they were previously
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Premier Doug Ford being tested for COVID-19 after education minister comes into contact with positive case

Premier Doug Ford being tested for COVID-19 after education minister comes into contact with positive case

Education Minister came into contact with someone who has tested positive: Reports
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WATCH: Romano unveils plan for post-secondary students who couldn't finish the school year due to COVID-19

WATCH: Romano unveils plan for post-secondary students who couldn't finish the school year due to COVID-19

The program will begin as early as July 2, concluding by the end of September
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COVID-19: Transplant patient's pandemic life consists of family bonding, and hope that lungs come soon

COVID-19: Transplant patient's pandemic life consists of family bonding, and hope that lungs come soon

Family enjoys precious time together while they sit on the waiting list
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CANADA: Liberals push forward with COVID-19 bill despite likely deadlock

CANADA: Liberals push forward with COVID-19 bill despite likely deadlock

The bill would impose penalties for fraudulently claiming CERB
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CANADA: Starbucks plans to close up to 200 locations over two years

CANADA: Starbucks plans to close up to 200 locations over two years

The company outlined a number of changes it was introducing as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and evolving consumer habits
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CANADA: Expert at odds over whether body cams will improve police transparency, accountability

CANADA: Expert at odds over whether body cams will improve police transparency, accountability

On Tuesday, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair — who formerly served as Toronto’s police chief — said the cameras can be useful
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CANADA: Paediatric Society calls on education ministries to allow graduations

CANADA: Paediatric Society calls on education ministries to allow graduations

Society says it will give students closure and support after a challenging end to the school year
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BEYOND LOCAL: How coronavirus feeds on other diseases, crises

BEYOND LOCAL: How coronavirus feeds on other diseases, crises

The coronavirus has been particularly dangerous for marginalized and vulnerable populations
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