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Environment Canada confirms tornado touched down in Ottawa area earlier this week

Environment Canada confirms tornado touched down in Ottawa area earlier this week

Environment Canada has confirmed a tornado touched down in the Ottawa area earlier this week, but says damage is still being assessed.
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Prime minister set to make stops across Greater Toronto Area today

Prime minister set to make stops across Greater Toronto Area today

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be making stops across Ontario's Halton Region today. The Prime Minister’s Office says Trudeau will meet with parents to discuss affordability this morning.
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Public Health Ontario to have final say on topics studied by new science table

Public Health Ontario to have final say on topics studied by new science table

TORONTO — Ontario's new science advisory table won't have final say on what it can investigate, with topics subject to approval from Public Health Ontario.
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Unions voice concern about Ontario lifting five-day isolation rule

Unions voice concern about Ontario lifting five-day isolation rule

Two of Ontario's major teachers' unions voiced concerns Thursday about the province's decision to scrap its mandatory isolation period for COVID-19 days before thousands of students and educators return to school in person.
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Some Ontario parents rush to book COVID-19 boosters for kids, others not in a hurry

Some Ontario parents rush to book COVID-19 boosters for kids, others not in a hurry

Some Ontario parents who booked a COVID-19 booster vaccine for their children Thursday said they're relieved the shots are now available for those aged five to 11 but believe it should have happened earlier.
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Omicron booster vaccine expected to arrive in Ontario next week, health minister says

Omicron booster vaccine expected to arrive in Ontario next week, health minister says

TORONTO — Ontario's health minister says the province expects to receive the first delivery of the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine that protects against the Omicron variant next week.
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Health officials warns public not to consume two spices amid Markham, Ont., probe

Health officials warns public not to consume two spices amid Markham, Ont., probe

MARKHAM, Ont. — York Region public health has alerted the public not to consume two products linked to a food poisoning investigation after 12 diners who ate at a Markham, Ont., restaurant last weekend became seriously ill. Dr.
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Hospital in Kemptville, Ont., says ER closed for six nights due to staffing shortages

Hospital in Kemptville, Ont., says ER closed for six nights due to staffing shortages

KEMPTVILLE, Ont. — A hospital in eastern Ontario is closing its emergency room for six nights due to staffing shortages. The Kemptville District Hospital says the temporary overnight ER closures started Wednesday and will continue daily from 7 p.m.
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With health care in spotlight, some Ontario nursing programs see record applications

With health care in spotlight, some Ontario nursing programs see record applications

TORONTO — When Princess Jibrin told her mom she was interested in following her path and pursuing a career in nursing, she says the response was a mix of excitement and caution.
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Police charge two more men with murder in violent Hamilton, Ont., kidnapping

Police charge two more men with murder in violent Hamilton, Ont., kidnapping

HAMILTON — Police in Hamilton, Ont., say two more men have been charged with murder in the alleged violent kidnapping of a father that left one of his sons dead and another in hospital.
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