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ONTARIO: Campaign started to save North Bay's underground NORAD complex

ONTARIO: Campaign started to save North Bay's underground NORAD complex

'I have put some effort into trying to save the Underground NORAD Complex – with little success'
COVID-19: U.S. government to keep border closed until at least Aug. 21

COVID-19: U.S. government to keep border closed until at least Aug. 21

Canada plans to open its border to fully-vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9
COVID-19: Schools likely to return with much caution, Ontario's top doc says

COVID-19: Schools likely to return with much caution, Ontario's top doc says

His comments came a day after the government's science advisory table released recommendations for COVID-19 protocols in schools when they resume, including loosening rules on masking in low-risk scenarios
ONTARIO: Province imposes restrictions on industrial operations in northwest as wildfires burn

ONTARIO: Province imposes restrictions on industrial operations in northwest as wildfires burn

Greg Rickford, the minister of northern development, mines, natural resources and forestry, said the new measures will help the province's firefighting efforts
ONTARIO: What needs to happen before Ontario students return to class?

ONTARIO: What needs to happen before Ontario students return to class?

While those 12 years and older have been eligible to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 shot in Ontario since late May, no vaccine has yet been approved for younger children, who will be returning to classes of much the same size as before the pandemic
ONTARIO: Colleges and universities told to plan for in-person classes and on-campus activities

ONTARIO: Colleges and universities told to plan for in-person classes and on-campus activities

The Ministry of Colleges and Universities has told the institutions to have plans for how learning will continue in the event of COVID-19 outbreaks
CANADA: Air Canada announces dozens of U.S. routes as border restrictions ease

CANADA: Air Canada announces dozens of U.S. routes as border restrictions ease

Air Canada says its schedule is still subject to change based on changes in the pandemic
CANADA: Feds to reopen border to fully vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9

CANADA: Feds to reopen border to fully vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9

American tourists can enter Canada as long as they're fully vaccinated, with international tourists permitted to enter as of Sept. 7
ONTARIO: Forest firefighter in Fort Frances dies from medical emergency

ONTARIO: Forest firefighter in Fort Frances dies from medical emergency

The person's identity has not been released at the request of the family
ONTARIO: Momo, Sudbury canine who gained viral celebrity status, has passed away

ONTARIO: Momo, Sudbury canine who gained viral celebrity status, has passed away

His human Andrew Knapp has produced 5 photo books about the hide-and-seek loving dog