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COVID-19: Beer Store reducing hours until March 31

COVID-19: Beer Store reducing hours until March 31

Stores will also be halting recycling program for the rest of the month
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

Will be updated
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At least 77 Canadians on board cruise ship with COVID-19 cases: Global Affairs

At least 77 Canadians on board cruise ship with COVID-19 cases: Global Affairs

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says at least 77 Canadians are on a trans-Atlantic cruise ship that has several COVID-19 cases among its passengers.
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Health Canada acts to boost supply of hand sanitizer, disinfectants, swabs, masks

Health Canada acts to boost supply of hand sanitizer, disinfectants, swabs, masks

There is 'unprecedented demand'
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Canadian Tire Corporation announces closures, hour reductions due to COVID-19

Canadian Tire Corporation announces closures, hour reductions due to COVID-19

The temporary closure affects a number of retail outlets, including SportChek and Atmosphere. Canadian Tire stores will remain open but at reduced hours
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Premier, Ontario finance minister applaud federal COVID-19 aid announced this morning

Premier, Ontario finance minister applaud federal COVID-19 aid announced this morning

Ontario promises to "stand shoulder to shoulder" with federal government
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces U.S./Canada border restrictions, $82B in stimulus (updated)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces U.S./Canada border restrictions, $82B in stimulus (updated)

New benefit will help those who are self-employed and have to close shop because of the virus
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Ban on non-essential travel between Canada and U.S. on the table

Ban on non-essential travel between Canada and U.S. on the table

Restrictions are aimed at ensuring cross-border trade and commerce continues while spread of COVID-19 is curtailed as much as possible
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WORLD: Communication key to retaining public trust amid coronavirus event cancellations, expert says

WORLD: Communication key to retaining public trust amid coronavirus event cancellations, expert says

Expert says festivals and events will be an important part of our recovery after the pandemic tapers off
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Alcoholics Anonymous switches to online meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous switches to online meetings

A.A. groups are switching to digital platforms including Zoom, Google Hangouts or conference calls
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