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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Sault Ste. Marie News

Tourism outlook ‘pretty bleak’ for Northern outpost operators

Tourism outlook ‘pretty bleak’ for Northern outpost operators

With U. S. border closed, COVID-19 could create some small business casualties if no government assistance offered, says outfitters group
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Local YMCA partners with school boards to offer online gym classes

Local YMCA partners with school boards to offer online gym classes

Program designed to complement physical education course curriculum
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Catholic school board strives to provide learning for students without computers during virus shutdown

Catholic school board strives to provide learning for students without computers during virus shutdown

Physical plant department has stepped up to help amid COVID-19 fears, board director says
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VIDEO: Mayor discusses yard waste pick up and . . . some bad news about smelts

VIDEO: Mayor discusses yard waste pick up and . . . some bad news about smelts

The mayor sits down for another online chit-chat with the editor
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Student Nutrition Program continues to feed those in need

Student Nutrition Program continues to feed those in need

Initiative will see up to 650 food bags delivered throughout Algoma each week
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LIVE: Ontario launches COVID-19 action plan for long term care homes

LIVE: Ontario launches COVID-19 action plan for long term care homes

Province says hospital, health unit workers will be re-deployed to long term care homes to help manage outbreaks
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Ontario COVID-19 deaths reported today set new record

Ontario COVID-19 deaths reported today set new record

New cases reported today by province inch closer to highest daily total
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LIVE: Emergency benefit expanded to include workers earning $1,000 or less

LIVE: Emergency benefit expanded to include workers earning $1,000 or less

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says benefit expanded to include gig economy; wages to be increased for some essential workers
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VIDEO: White Pines staff, students stay apart together

VIDEO: White Pines staff, students stay apart together

A collaborative effort from staff and students aims to send a message of hope during these trying times
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COVID-19 a particular challenge for cancer patients needing surgery, says Dr. Willet

COVID-19 a particular challenge for cancer patients needing surgery, says Dr. Willet

SooToday caught up with the former OMA head, who said that while many medical procedures can be done online, some have found themselves with a cancer diagnosis and unable to have the surgery they need
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