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PSW pay gap hurts home care services, advocate group says, calls for more funding

PSW pay gap hurts home care services, advocate group says, calls for more funding

TORONTO — Ontario's drive to bolster staffing in long-term care homes hit hard by COVID-19 is leading to "destabilization" of the province's home care labour force, a group representing providers said Sunday as it pressed the government to standardiz
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Quebec reports 749 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths as province expands vaccine access

Quebec reports 749 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths as province expands vaccine access

Quebec continued to escalate its vaccination drive over the weekend, reporting Saturday that the past 24 hours had seen it deliver a single-day high of nearly 20,000 shots to its growing list of eligible residents.
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Ontario reports 990 new COVID-19 cases, six new virus-related deaths

Ontario reports 990 new COVID-19 cases, six new virus-related deaths

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 990 new cases of COVID-19 today and six more deaths linked to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are 284 new cases in Toronto, 173 in Peel Region, and 82 in York Region.
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Ontario NDP launch environmental platform, pledge to bring back cap-and-trade system

Ontario NDP launch environmental platform, pledge to bring back cap-and-trade system

TORONTO — Ontario's New Democrats say they would create a new cap-and-trade carbon pricing system if elected in 2022.
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Live performance venues could soon reopen across Quebec, but curfew concerns remain

Live performance venues could soon reopen across Quebec, but curfew concerns remain

MONTREAL — Live theatre and music could soon return to Montreal for the first time since the fall but promoters say they are worried that the nighttime curfew in the city will dampen their plans.
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Off-duty York police detective charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation

Off-duty York police detective charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation

An off-duty police detective in the Toronto area has been charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation. York Regional Police say the charges were laid today against one of their officers following an investigation by the Toronto police force.
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Hillier says all Ontarians could get vaccine by June 20 if supply allows

Hillier says all Ontarians could get vaccine by June 20 if supply allows

TORONTO — The recent approval of new vaccines will accelerate Ontario's immunization plan, the province said Friday as the man in charge of the rollout expressed optimism all adults could receive the first dose by June 20.
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Toronto, Peel going into 'grey lockdown' zone next week as stay-at-home order lifts

Toronto, Peel going into 'grey lockdown' zone next week as stay-at-home order lifts

TORONTO — Pandemic restrictions will loosen in Toronto and neighbouring Peel Region next week as the province lifts a strict stay-at-home order, a move the government described Friday as a "positive step forward.
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Former Toronto police chief appointed special advisor to Ontario Place

Former Toronto police chief appointed special advisor to Ontario Place

Toronto's former police chief has been appointed special adviser to the province for its redevelopment of Ontario Place. The government says Mark Saunders will offer input on plans for the former waterfront theme park in Toronto.
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Watchdog investigating as Montreal woman found dead after wellness checks by police

Watchdog investigating as Montreal woman found dead after wellness checks by police

MONTREAL — Quebec's police watchdog says it is investigating after a woman — who was the subject of five wellness checks by Montreal police — was found dead. The body of the 65-year-old woman was discovered in her home on Feb. 17.
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