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ONTARIO: Long-term care homes suffered due to efforts to help hospitals, inquiry hears

ONTARIO: Long-term care homes suffered due to efforts to help hospitals, inquiry hears

The inquiry heard Ontario homes had to deal with some doctors refuse to enter the facilities while other homes shut out physicians due to lack of PPE
CANADA: Liberals revamp rent relief for businesses hit by COVID-19

CANADA: Liberals revamp rent relief for businesses hit by COVID-19

Revamped commercial rent-relief program will cover up to 65 per cent of eligible expenses, and up to 90 per cent for those subject to localized lockdowns
COVID-19: Hospitals look for ways to increase capacity, ask Ontario government for help

COVID-19: Hospitals look for ways to increase capacity, ask Ontario government for help

Some options being considered include setting up field hospitals, using hotel rooms for patients and taking over space in long-term care homes, OHA president says
ONTARIO: As COVID cases rise, Real Estate Association urges agents to stop open houses

ONTARIO: As COVID cases rise, Real Estate Association urges agents to stop open houses

Should be using virtual tools first and advising clients to use virtual open houses, virtual showings or in-person safe showings
CANADA: Straws, plastic bags to be banned nationwide by end of 2021

CANADA: Straws, plastic bags to be banned nationwide by end of 2021

Also being banned are plastic stir sticks, cutlery, dishes and takeout containers, and six-pack rings for cans and bottles
CANADA: Researchers explore whether TB vaccine offers COVID-19 protection

CANADA: Researchers explore whether TB vaccine offers COVID-19 protection

Investigators hope to test a theory that Bacille Calmette Guerin can reduce severity of infection
ONTARIO: Province announces $19.25 M for student mental health support

ONTARIO: Province announces $19.25 M for student mental health support

Funding will strengthen community partnerships and increase the number of mental health workers and programs at colleges, universities and Indigenous Institutes
BEYOND LOCAL: State funeral for former PM John Turner held in Toronto, COVID-19 limits attendance

BEYOND LOCAL: State funeral for former PM John Turner held in Toronto, COVID-19 limits attendance

The former prime minister was 91
CANADA: Officials 'steering in uncertain waters' in tackling 2nd wave of COVID-19, Tam says

CANADA: Officials 'steering in uncertain waters' in tackling 2nd wave of COVID-19, Tam says

Need to see public co-operation to 'right the ship'
COVID-19: Canadians divided over whether to let pandemic disrupt Halloween, holidays, poll says

COVID-19: Canadians divided over whether to let pandemic disrupt Halloween, holidays, poll says

48 per cent of respondents say they'll go trick-or-treating, 51 per cent open to handing out candy