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WATCH: Ontario increasing training spaces to add 2,000 nurses to the health care system

WATCH: Ontario increasing training spaces to add 2,000 nurses to the health care system

LTC Minister Merrilee Fullerton announces $35M to boost college, university enrolment for RPNs and registered nurses by 2,000 spaces
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CANADA: Provinces issued more COVID-19 tickets during second wave, report says

CANADA: Provinces issued more COVID-19 tickets during second wave, report says

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is urging the federal and provincial governments to fight the pandemic by focusing on proven public-health policy interventions including paid sick leave and education rather than punitive enforcement measures
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Upcoming virtual events allow potential students to learn about Georgian College

Upcoming virtual events allow potential students to learn about Georgian College

The next event is scheduled for May 18
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'There's no transparency': Why aren't essential retailers required to alert public of employee COVID-19 cases?

'There's no transparency': Why aren't essential retailers required to alert public of employee COVID-19 cases?

'We want to know that the shopping places that are allowed to open are safe, or not, and make an informed decision to go to this store or that store,' says Newmarket resident who shopped at Costco following 7 positive employee cases
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Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Do What You Can With All You Have, Wherever You Are
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COVID-19: U.K. study says expect more reactions from mixing Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines

COVID-19: U.K. study says expect more reactions from mixing Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines

Results on whether immune response to mixed doses would be affected are expected to be released by the Oxford team in the coming months
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County provides first peek at new automated waste collection system (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

County provides first peek at new automated waste collection system (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

The new garbage, recycling, and organics carts will be delivered at the end of the summer for residents to start using Nov. 1
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Innisfil Council defers vote on support for Bradford Bypass

Innisfil Council defers vote on support for Bradford Bypass

Neighbouring municipality of Bradford West Gwillimbury requests support for the connecting link
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Optometrists see red as province refuses to cover eye exam costs

Optometrists see red as province refuses to cover eye exam costs

'For retired people like me who don’t have private insurance we will end up being denied the health care we need,' says local resident
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Making a difference is the best part of the job, says ICU nurse

Making a difference is the best part of the job, says ICU nurse

'Having a patient's family on Facetime while I'm in the room holding the patient's hand while they pass is the most heartbreaking thing I have ever experienced,' says Barrie resident Tessa Carvalho
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