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ONTARIO: Migrant farm workers need COVID protection, coroner report says

ONTARIO: Migrant farm workers need COVID protection, coroner report says

The report recommends putting isolation centres in place, setting up an anonymous phone line for reporting concerns, and conducting random tests for COVID-19
CANADA: People view Derek Chauvin guilty verdict in George Floyd death as good news, poll finds

CANADA: People view Derek Chauvin guilty verdict in George Floyd death as good news, poll finds

Jury found Chauvin guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter after he knelt on Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes last year
COVID-19: Ontario preparing for military support to help overburdened health care system

COVID-19: Ontario preparing for military support to help overburdened health care system

The move comes after the province said it made a formal request for assistance from the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Red Cross
COVID-19: Ontario considering sending half its vaccines to hot spot areas, health minister says

COVID-19: Ontario considering sending half its vaccines to hot spot areas, health minister says

The government is also seeking to have "several" pharmacies administer the Pfizer shot as part of a pilot project meant to help mitigate the impact of a shortage of AstraZeneca vaccines
ONTARIO: Municipal council in Northern Ont. passes resolution calling for probe into volatile lumber prices

ONTARIO: Municipal council in Northern Ont. passes resolution calling for probe into volatile lumber prices

Last year a piece of 2 by 4 Grade A lumber sold for $1.25 and one year later that same piece of lumber retails for more than $9
ONTARIO: Province introducing harsher penalties for speeding, stunt driving

ONTARIO: Province introducing harsher penalties for speeding, stunt driving

The government introduced legislation this afternoon that would, among other things, increase vehicle impoundment times and lengthen licence suspensions
ONTARIO: Province announces new COVID-19 child benefit

ONTARIO: Province announces new COVID-19 child benefit

$400 for each child to help cover off extra costs associated with the pandemic
CANADA: Pilot training, spare part shortages among challenges military facing from COVID-19

CANADA: Pilot training, spare part shortages among challenges military facing from COVID-19

Military pilots required to fly a certain number of hours in the air to remain qualified for their aircraft, typically participate in a number of international exercises
COVID-19: Canada to get 1.9M vaccine doses this week, including first Johnson and Johnson shots

COVID-19: Canada to get 1.9M vaccine doses this week, including first Johnson and Johnson shots

Country to receive doses from J&J, Pfizer and Moderna; not currently scheduled to receive additional AstraZeneca vaccines
Ontario's long-term care ministry makes moves to ease mounting strain on hospitals

Ontario's long-term care ministry makes moves to ease mounting strain on hospitals

Ministry announced it will try to free up hospital beds by waiving fees for patients who agree to take a spot in a home that may not be their first choice until they're placed in the facility they want