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ONTARIO: Military teams raise concerns about conditions at long-term care homes

ONTARIO: Military teams raise concerns about conditions at long-term care homes

The Ministry of Long-Term Care has launched an investigation based on the military report and a death has been referred to the coroner for investigation
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WATCH: Canada to fund hundreds of student farmers this summer, says Trudeau

WATCH: Canada to fund hundreds of student farmers this summer, says Trudeau

Program to bolster seasonal worker ranks
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WATCH: Ontario to investigate 'horrific' military report on long-term care homes

WATCH: Ontario to investigate 'horrific' military report on long-term care homes

Ford promises justice, accountability following damning report
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CANADA: CAMH survey looks at binge-drinking, financial anxiety during COVID

CANADA: CAMH survey looks at binge-drinking, financial anxiety during COVID

Survey shows that heavy drinking is highest among younger people and those worried about personal finances during the pandemic
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WATCH: 'Extremely troubling' military report on conditions in Ontario long-term homes forthcoming: Trudeau

WATCH: 'Extremely troubling' military report on conditions in Ontario long-term homes forthcoming: Trudeau

Premier Doug Ford expected to release some details on report Tuesday
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COVID-19: Is it safe to see friends if we stay outside?

COVID-19: Is it safe to see friends if we stay outside?

Experts say there are safer ways to socialize right now, but precautions should be taken
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COVID-19: Mother's Day gatherings boosted cases, health minister says

COVID-19: Mother's Day gatherings boosted cases, health minister says

Ontario reported more than 400 new COVID-19 cases Monday for a fifth straight day
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CANADA: Feds to update efforts to procure COVID-19-related protective equipment

CANADA: Feds to update efforts to procure COVID-19-related protective equipment

Officials argue that the federal government has so far been able to deliver everything that the provinces and territories have requested
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COVID-19: Will we ever shake hands again?

COVID-19: Will we ever shake hands again?

Health experts say handshakes assist in spreading influenza, the common cold and a number of other viruses other than COVID-19
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COVID-19: Worries grow that consumers won't come back to malls

COVID-19: Worries grow that consumers won't come back to malls

Mall owners have a strong incentive to get their properties open safely, as rents have plummeted following the provincial orders to close
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