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ONTARIO: Doctors urged to be selective about issuing medical exemptions for COVID vax

ONTARIO: Doctors urged to be selective about issuing medical exemptions for COVID vax

There are very few legitimate medical reasons not to get vaccinated against COVID-19, doctor says
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ONTARIO: What a Rush! Barrie Zehr's beer wall a hit for iconic Canadian band

ONTARIO: What a Rush! Barrie Zehr's beer wall a hit for iconic Canadian band

'I’ve seen them live about 13 times, so yeah, I am a huge Rush fan. They’re my idols,' says Barrie grocery manager, whose 'beer throne' has been featured on Rush's social media
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CANADA: Four leaders square off in first televised debate of federal election campaign

CANADA: Four leaders square off in first televised debate of federal election campaign

Only four leaders — the Liberals' Justin Trudeau, the Conservatives' Erin O'Toole, the Bloc Québécois' Yves-Francois Blanchet and the NDP's Jagmeet Singh — will take part
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COVID-19: Ontario lifts class size, distancing requirements in indoor post-secondary classrooms

COVID-19: Ontario lifts class size, distancing requirements in indoor post-secondary classrooms

Schools also have the option to require vaccines for those without a medical exemption
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ONTARIO: Fergus backs its local bagpiper after by-law officers, police visit due to complaints

ONTARIO: Fergus backs its local bagpiper after by-law officers, police visit due to complaints

Community showing their support for local bagpiper Peter Hummel with lawn signs after complaints to bylaw and police
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CANADA: Tories target Trudeau on economy as new StatCan figures show recent contraction

CANADA: Tories target Trudeau on economy as new StatCan figures show recent contraction

Conservatives, NDP show momentum heading into second half of campaign: poll
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ONTARIO: Some boards taking individual approach to 'learning loss' as classes approach

ONTARIO: Some boards taking individual approach to 'learning loss' as classes approach

Psychologist Todd Cunningham, who specializes in academic interventions for students with learning disabilities, said it's likely that students will be returning to school with a wide range of academic needs that schools should be prepared to meet
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ONTARIO: Critics call for haste on vaccine certificates as government develops policy

ONTARIO: Critics call for haste on vaccine certificates as government develops policy

Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath accused Premier Doug Ford of dragging his feet on the issue and putting Ontario "in a dangerous position" as it heads into the fourth wave of the pandemic
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CANADA: National Trust puts North Bay's underground NORAD Complex on Endangered Places List

CANADA: National Trust puts North Bay's underground NORAD Complex on Endangered Places List

The National Trust notes that this unique site is in good condition and holds potential for creative and innovative reuse
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COVID-19: Tourism association 'caught off guard' by U.S. travel advisory for Canada

COVID-19: Tourism association 'caught off guard' by U.S. travel advisory for Canada

The Travel Industry Association of Canada says the decision will further hurt the country's battered tourism businesses
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