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OPINION: The feds seem to have left a massive hole in their 75% wage subsidy plan

OPINION: The feds seem to have left a massive hole in their 75% wage subsidy plan

There's a fairly good chance your job isn't covered by it, writes Bob Kronbauer of Glacier Media's Vancouver Is Awesome
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ONTARIO: Province to issue emergency alert on COVID-19

ONTARIO: Province to issue emergency alert on COVID-19

Ontarians can expect alerts on their cellphones, radios, and TVs at 2 p.m. today
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LIVE: Federal government increases COVID-19 wage subsidy to 75 per cent

LIVE: Federal government increases COVID-19 wage subsidy to 75 per cent

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ONTARIO: McDonald's employee charged after faking COVID-19, forcing Hamilton restaurant to close

ONTARIO: McDonald's employee charged after faking COVID-19, forcing Hamilton restaurant to close

Hamilton police say the restaurant was closed for several days and sanitized by a professional cleaning team
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Service Canada offices to shutter for in-person services over COVID-19 concerns

Service Canada offices to shutter for in-person services over COVID-19 concerns

Minister says alternative arrangements will be made for those who still need personalized services 
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COVID-19: Restaurants now allowed to sell alcohol with food take-out, delivery orders

COVID-19: Restaurants now allowed to sell alcohol with food take-out, delivery orders

The temporary measures are meant to support restaurants and bars that may be significantly impacted by the spread of COVID-19
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Sudbury pot shop hands out thousands of free rolls of toilet paper

Sudbury pot shop hands out thousands of free rolls of toilet paper

Owner has about 12,000 rolls of toilet paper to give away
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LIVE: Premier Doug Ford to make remarks amid COVID-19 crisis

LIVE: Premier Doug Ford to make remarks amid COVID-19 crisis

More to come . . .
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Canada in talks with the U.S. to avoid troops at the border, says Trudeau

Canada in talks with the U.S. to avoid troops at the border, says Trudeau

WASHINGTON — Canada is discouraging the United States from sending American soldiers to the border to intercept illegal migrants who could spread the COVID-19 contagion, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday.
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Can the new coronavirus live on coats, shoes? Experts weigh in

Can the new coronavirus live on coats, shoes? Experts weigh in

Experts say the virus can last for three days on plastic and stainless steel
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