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• Toronto businesses hurt by COVID-19 look for help as city promises support - Toronto Star

  16-03-2020 23:58
  
  Toronto businesses hurt by COVID-19 look for help as city promises support  Toronto Star
  
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• COVID-19 in Toronto: March 16, 2020

  16-03-2020 23:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Bars and restaurants are being ordered to close as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto and Canada is closing its borders to travellers who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents or Americans.
  
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• Groups delivering necessities to Toronto seniors call for donations, volunteers - Toronto Star

  16-03-2020 23:09
  
  Groups delivering necessities to Toronto seniors call for donations, volunteers  Toronto Star
  
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• This is how yoga studios in Toronto are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic - blogTO

  16-03-2020 23:03
  
  This is how yoga studios in Toronto are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic  blogTO
  
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• 2 men seriously injured in fire at Etobicoke warehouse, police say

  16-03-2020 22:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Two men have been rushed to hospital with serious injuries due to a fire on the roof of an industrial warehouse in Etobicoke.
  
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• Just 20 per cent of leave for low-wage workers in Toronto region is paid, report finds - CTV News

  16-03-2020 22:52
  
  Just 20 per cent of leave for low-wage workers in Toronto region is paid, report finds  CTV News
  
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• Just 20 per cent of leave for low-wage workers in Toronto region is paid, report finds

  16-03-2020 22:52
  
  While health-care officials stress the importance of social distancing and staying home due to COVID-19, new data reveals that 80 per cent of leave taken by low-wage workers in the Greater Toronto Area is unpaid.
  
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• Schlatter's lawyers say he didn't kill Tess Richey, at one of Ontario's only remaining trials

  16-03-2020 22:45 via cbc.ca
  
  One of Kalen Schlatter’s lawyers made her final plea to the jury Monday as closing arguments began at the trial of the man accused of killing Toronto woman Tess Richey.
  
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• Two rushed to trauma centre after reported explosion in Etobicoke

  16-03-2020 22:43
  
  Two people have been rushed to hospital via emergency run after a reported explosion in Etobicoke.
  
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• Toronto’s medical officer of health asks bars to close, restaurants to do takeout and delivery only - Toronto Star

  16-03-2020 22:32
  
  Toronto’s medical officer of health asks bars to close, restaurants to do takeout and delivery only  Toronto Star
  
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• Coronavirus: Toronto health officials encourage restaurants, bars, clubs, theatres to close - Global News

  16-03-2020 22:05
  
  Coronavirus: Toronto health officials encourage restaurants, bars, clubs, theatres to close  Global News
  
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• Toronto’s COVID-19 response shows the value of a well-funded public health department. So why the push to cut funding? - Toronto Star

  16-03-2020 22:04
  
  Toronto’s COVID-19 response shows the value of a well-funded public health department. So why the push to cut funding?  Toronto Star
  
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• First community-transmitted cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Toronto - blogTO

  16-03-2020 21:52
  
  First community-transmitted cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Toronto  blogTO
  
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• Blue Jays add newcomer, spring standout Joe Panik to 40-man roster

  16-03-2020 21:21 via cbc.ca
  
  The Toronto Blue Jays selected infielder Joe Panik to the 40-man roster on Monday and placed right-handed pitcher Yennsy Diaz on the 60-day injured list with a right lat strain.
  
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• Stop serving customers except for takeout and delivery, Toronto health officials tell restaurants, bars

  16-03-2020 21:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto's medical officer of health is calling on all restaurants and bars to stop serving customers food and drinks inside their establishments and offer only takeout services instead amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
  
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• Ontario health officials ask dine-in restaurants, bars to temporarily close amid COVID-19

  16-03-2020 21:12
  
  As the number of positive COVID-19 cases continues to rise across the province, Ontario health officials are recommending the temporary closure of all dine-in restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and theatres to prevent the spread of the virus.
  
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• Map of Ontario’s coronavirus assessment centres - CityNews

  16-03-2020 21:10
  
  Map of Ontario’s coronavirus assessment centres  CityNews
  
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• Community spread of COVID-19 cannot be ruled out in Ontario, public health officials say

  16-03-2020 20:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Community transmission of COVID-19 cannot definitely be ruled out in Ontario, provincial public health officials say.
  
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• Coronavirus: 2 Global News employees in Toronto test positive for COVID-19 - Global News

  16-03-2020 20:42
  
  Coronavirus: 2 Global News employees in Toronto test positive for COVID-19  Global News
  
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• Four WestJet passengers, including 3 from Toronto, test positive for COVID-19 - CTV News

  16-03-2020 19:53
  
  Four WestJet passengers, including 3 from Toronto, test positive for COVID-19  CTV News
  
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• Four WestJet passengers, including 3 from Toronto, test positive for COVID-19

  16-03-2020 19:53
  
  A Canadian airline has confirmed that four more passengers, three of which either landed in or departed from Toronto, have tested positive for COVID-19.
  
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• Everything that's been postponed, cancelled in Toronto due to coronavirus | News - Daily Hive

  16-03-2020 19:40
  
  Everything that's been postponed, cancelled in Toronto due to coronavirus | News  Daily Hive
  
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• Coronavirus: City of Toronto enables 24-hour retail deliveries for re-stocking shelves - Global News

  16-03-2020 19:39
  
  Coronavirus: City of Toronto enables 24-hour retail deliveries for re-stocking shelves  Global News
  
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• Ripley's Aquarium is closing in Toronto over the coronavirus pandemic - blogTO

  16-03-2020 19:30
  
  Ripley's Aquarium is closing in Toronto over the coronavirus pandemic  blogTO
  
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• Ontario residents could still be evicted from their homes amid COVID-19 crisis

  16-03-2020 19:28
  
  Housing advocates are urging the Ontario government to halt all eviction notices that could leave people homeless and forced into the already-packed shelter system amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Housing advocates demand temporary ban on evictions during COVID-19 crisis

  16-03-2020 19:28
  
  Housing advocates are urging the Ontario government to halt all eviction notices that could leave people homeless and forced into the already-packed shelter system amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Housing advocates demand temporary ban on evictions amid COVID-19 crisis

  16-03-2020 19:28
  
  Housing advocates are urging the Ontario government to halt all eviction notices that could leave people homeless and forced into the already-packed shelter system amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Housing advocates demand Ontario temporarily halt evictions during COVID-19 crisis

  16-03-2020 19:28
  
  Housing advocates are urging the Ontario government to halt all eviction notices that could leave people homeless and forced into the already-packed shelter system amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• For Toronto restaurants, the choice for now is to close or offer takeout - Toronto Star

  16-03-2020 19:27
  
  For Toronto restaurants, the choice for now is to close or offer takeout  Toronto Star
  
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• 'This is an absolutely critical time': Food bank puts up tent to ensure food donations amid COVID-19

  16-03-2020 19:17
  
  A Toronto food bank has placed a tent outside their now-isolated building in Etobicoke to safely give out food to vulnerable families amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Stocks in Toronto and U.S. plunge at the start of trading - CTV News

  16-03-2020 19:05
  
  Stocks in Toronto and U.S. plunge at the start of trading  CTV News
  
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• Ford open to closing borders to visitors during pandemic, not to commerce

  16-03-2020 17:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is open to closing Canada's borders to visitors amid the current COVID-19 pandemic, but stressed that commerce cannot be blocked.
  
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• Coronavirus: Toronto restaurants weigh staying open - NOW Magazine

  16-03-2020 17:36
  
  Coronavirus: Toronto restaurants weigh staying open  NOW Magazine
  
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• Ontario shelves plan for full 2020 budget amid COVID-19 uncertainty

  16-03-2020 17:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario's finance minister says the province will release a fiscal update rather than a complete 2020 budget next week as COVID-19 continues to cause anxiety and uncertainty. 
  
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• These are the major Ontario COVID-19 developments for March 16

  16-03-2020 17:13
  
  This is the latest news on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from across Ontario for March 16.
  
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• Some Toronto restaurants have decided to shut down due to coronavirus pandemic - blogTO

  16-03-2020 16:13
  
  Some Toronto restaurants have decided to shut down due to coronavirus pandemic  blogTO
  
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• Toronto restaurant is doing Pay-What-You-Can dinner during coronavirus pandemic - blogTO

  16-03-2020 16:08
  
  Toronto restaurant is doing Pay-What-You-Can dinner during coronavirus pandemic  blogTO
  
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• GoodLife Fitness is closing all of its gyms in Toronto due to COVID-19 - blogTO

  16-03-2020 16:07
  
  GoodLife Fitness is closing all of its gyms in Toronto due to COVID-19  blogTO
  
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• Ontario confirms 32 new cases of COVID-19 bringing provincial total to 177

  16-03-2020 15:39
  
  Thirty-two new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Ontario, bringing the provincial total to 177, including five recoveries.
  
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• What the TTC looks like during rush hour while Toronto is social distancing | News - Daily Hive

  16-03-2020 15:31
  
  What the TTC looks like during rush hour while Toronto is social distancing | News  Daily Hive
  
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• Canada to bar entry to travellers who are not citizens, permanent residents or Americans

  16-03-2020 14:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada is barring entry to travellers who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents or Americans, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today — one of a set of extraordinary new measures being introduced to stop the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Canada to bar entry to most travellers who are not citizens or permanent residents

  16-03-2020 14:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada is barring entry to all travellers who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today — one of a set of extraordinary new measures being introduced to stop the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Canada to bar entry to all travellers who are not citizens or permanent residents

  16-03-2020 14:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada is barring entry to all travellers who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today.
  
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• Border agency steps up airport screening measures to stop spread of COVID-19

  16-03-2020 14:36 via cbc.ca
  
  The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is stepping up manpower, educational materials and screening measures at airports and all other entry points to Canada to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will give an update at 1 p.m. ET.
  
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• Ontario to announce measures to protect workers during COVID-19 pandemic

  16-03-2020 14:06
  
  As many businesses begin closing their doors indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to announce measures to protect the province’s workers.
  
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• Ontario announcing measures to protect workers during COVID-19 pandemic

  16-03-2020 14:06
  
  As many businesses begin closing their doors indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to announce measures to protect the province’s workers.
  
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• Ontario announces measures to protect workers during COVID-19 pandemic

  16-03-2020 14:06
  
  As many businesses begin closing their doors indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government has announced measures meant to protect workers across the province.
  
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• 'No gatherings of over 50' among new recommendations announced by officials to curb spread of COVID-19

  16-03-2020 13:43 via cbc.ca
  
  There are 177 cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, according to the latest numbers from provincial health officials on Monday morning. 
  
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• HL: 'No gatherings of over 50' among new recommendations announced by officials to curb spread of COVID-19

  16-03-2020 13:43 via cbc.ca
  
  There are 177 cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, according to the latest numbers from provincial health officials on Monday morning. 
  
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• COVID-19 in Ontario: Here's what you need to know today as province confirms 32 new cases

  16-03-2020 13:43 via cbc.ca
  
  There are 177 cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, according to the latest numbers from provincial health officials on Monday morning. 
  
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