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ONTARIO: OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect

ONTARIO: OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect

The launch of Proline+ was possible because of federal legislation that came into effect today
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COVID-19: Air Canada's strict new employee vaccine policy could set new workplace bar, experts say

COVID-19:Air Canada's strict new employee vaccine policy could set new workplace bar, experts say

All of Canada’s federally regulated industries, including airlines, must come up with plans to get their workers vaccinated by the end of October
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ONTARIO: LTC minister defends shot-or-test policy as companies mandate COVID vaccines

ONTARIO: LTC minister defends shot-or-test policy as companies mandate COVID vaccines

Rod Phillips says the province's policy guidelines for the sector have been a "great success" so far
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CANADA: Salad kits recalled due to possible listeria contamination

CANADA: Salad kits recalled due to possible listeria contamination

The products were sold across Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces as well
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WORLD: Canadian travellers to United Kingdom not required to quarantine starting Monday

WORLD: Canadian travellers to United Kingdom not required to quarantine starting Monday

The United Kingdom has also added Denmark, Finland, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Switzerland and the Azores to the "green" list
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ONTARIO: Health units want provincial vax cert, exploring regional options on policy

ONTARIO: Health units want provincial vax cert, exploring regional options on policy

Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, head of the Local Association of Public Health Agencies, says the group wants the province to bring in a vaccine certificate system, which would limit access to non-essential activities to those who are fully immunized
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CANADA: Group of long-term care operators to enforce mandatory COVID-19 shot policy

CANADA: Group of long-term care operators to enforce mandatory COVID-19 shot policy

The coalition of home operators says unvaccinated staff are more likely to bring the virus to work as infection rates increase
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ONTARIO: Hospital association renews calls for vax as COVID admissions rise

ONTARIO: Hospital association renews calls for vax as COVID admissions rise

Anthony Dale, president and CEO of the Ontario Hospital Association, said increasing the vaccination rate will help limit the burden on hospitals and reduce any further disruption to non-COVID services
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CANADA: Salad kit sold in Ontario, possibly other provinces and territories recalled over possible Listeria contamination

CANADA: Salad kit sold in Ontario, possibly other provinces and territories recalled over possible Listeria contamination

There have been no reports of any illnesses linked to the product
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ONTARIO: Cambridge couple ties the knot at McDonalds drive-thru (12 photos)

ONTARIO: Cambridge couple ties the knot at McDonalds drive-thru (12 photos)

"Drive-thru Say I Do" contest gives Steph Garcia and Phil Hammond opportunity they'd been waiting for
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