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Quebec reports 775 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths, 41,000 more vaccinations

Quebec reports 775 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths, 41,000 more vaccinations

MONTREAL — Quebec set a new daily high for vaccinations as authorities reported 775 new COVID-19 infections and seven more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus on Saturday.
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Ontario vax appointments open to residents 75+ on Monday, pharmacy program expanding

Ontario vax appointments open to residents 75+ on Monday, pharmacy program expanding

TORONTO — Ontario is expanding its COVID-19 immunization campaign next week to include residents aged 75 and older, while making the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine available to anyone over 60 in some regions.
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Million-dollar OPG execs top Ontario's 'Sunshine List'

Million-dollar OPG execs top Ontario's 'Sunshine List'

TORONTO — Two executives with Ontario's giant power utility who made more than $1 million last year topped the province's highest-paid public-sector workers, according to the annual "sunshine list" released Friday.
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Who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario and how can they book a shot?

Who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario and how can they book a shot?

Ontario is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine effort to more age groups on Monday. Here are the key details: What is changing? Starting Monday, residents aged 75 and older can schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment through the provincial booking portal.
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Quebec enlists companies to operate vaccine hubs to fully immunize 500,000 by August

Quebec enlists companies to operate vaccine hubs to fully immunize 500,000 by August

MONTREAL — Quebec is looking to enlist up to 50 companies across the province to operate vaccination hubs to help accelerate its immunization campaign for people under 60, Health Minister Christian Dube said Friday.
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Three more schools closed in Dufferin-Peel Catholic board; total of 10

Three more schools closed in Dufferin-Peel Catholic board; total of 10

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A shortage of teachers due to COVID-19 outbreaks forced a board west of Toronto to close three more elementary schools to in-person learning Friday, bringing the total number of its shuttered facilities to 10.
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First Nations with road access, urban communities next priority for COVID-19 vaccines

First Nations with road access, urban communities next priority for COVID-19 vaccines

First Nations with road access in northern Ontario are next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after the first dose was administered in 31 fly-in communities, the Nishnawbe Aski Nation said.
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Ontario government establishes $100M fund for colleges, universities hit by pandemic

Ontario government establishes $100M fund for colleges, universities hit by pandemic

TORONTO — Ontario is pouring more than $100 million into a fund to support colleges and universities that have taken a financial hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Professor's comments to student do not reflect the school's values: York University

Professor's comments to student do not reflect the school's values: York University

TORONTO — York University says it has taken "appropriate actions" after insensitive emails allegedly sent by an instructor to a student were made public.
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COVID-19 kills seven in ongoing outbreak at Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus

COVID-19 kills seven in ongoing outbreak at Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus

Public health authorities say seven people have died in an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak at an Ottawa hospital. Ottawa public health says 27 patients and 15 staff have been infected in the outbreak at the Civic Campus of the Ottawa Hospital.
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