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• Ontario home for adults with disabilities pledges action after staff walk out over COVID-19

  11-04-2020 23:49 via cbc.ca
  
  The union representing employees at a facility for adults with developmental and physical disabilities in Markham, Ont., says it’s working with management to address staffing shortages at the facility after dozens of staff walked out amid an outbreak of COVID-19.
  
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• Ontario facility for adults with disabilities under state of emergency addresses staffing shortage

  11-04-2020 23:49 via cbc.ca
  
  The union representing employees at a facility for adults with developmental and physical disabilities in Markham, Ont., says it’s working with management to address staffing shortages at the facility after dozens of staff walked out amid an outbreak of COVID-19.
  
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• Toronto reports 174 new coronavirus cases, total now 2,065 - 680 News

  11-04-2020 23:48
  
  Toronto reports 174 new coronavirus cases, total now 2,065  680 News
  
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• Toronto reports 174 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths

  11-04-2020 23:10
  
  Toronto health officials reported 174 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths related to the virus on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Toronto reports 174 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  11-04-2020 23:05
  
  Toronto reports 174 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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• Downtown Toronto just got a new store for online grocery shopping that also sells wine and liquor - blogTO

  11-04-2020 22:59
  
  Downtown Toronto just got a new store for online grocery shopping that also sells wine and liquor  blogTO
  
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• The devastating impact COVID-19 is having on Toronto homebuyers - Toronto.com

  11-04-2020 22:47
  
  The devastating impact COVID-19 is having on Toronto homebuyers  Toronto.com
  
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• Eighth person dies at Markham long-term care home dealing with COVID-19 outbreak

  11-04-2020 22:38
  
  Another resident at a long-term care home has died following a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility in Markham.
  
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• Hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser launches PPE drive in Toronto amid COVID-19 pandemic

  11-04-2020 22:25
  
  Hayley Wickenheiser can't believe how quickly her drive for personal protection equipment has come together.
  
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• Alberta to send PPE to Ontario, Quebec and B.C.

  11-04-2020 21:53
  
  The Alberta government says it has enough hospital beds and medical supplies to meet the projected demands of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as such, will send personal protective equipment and ventilators to other provinces.
  
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• COVID-19 devastating care homes everywhere, despite advance warning - Toronto Sun

  11-04-2020 21:32
  
  COVID-19 devastating care homes everywhere, despite advance warning  Toronto Sun
  
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• Two people die of COVID-19 at Pickering long-term care home

  11-04-2020 21:24
  
  Two residents living in a long-term care home in Pickering have died due to COVID-19.
  
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• Hayley Wickenheiser begins personal protective equipment drive in Toronto - CBC.ca

  11-04-2020 20:46
  
  Hayley Wickenheiser begins personal protective equipment drive in Toronto  CBC.ca
  
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• Hayley Wickenheiser begins personal protective equipment drive in Toronto

  11-04-2020 20:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Hayley Wickenheiser, Ontario premier Doug Ford and an army of volunteers joined forces at a storage facility in Toronto on Saturday to collect, organize and then distribute medical equipment to front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• 'I've lived a good life': Some seniors say they'll refuse ventilator if they get COVID-19

  11-04-2020 18:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Merle Tochor, 80, is being extremely cautious when it comes to the coronavirus. If, however, she contracts COVID-19, her mind is made up.
  
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• News John Mulaney Still Intends to Perform in Toronto After Postponing Show Four Times Published Apr - Exclaim!

  11-04-2020 18:30
  
  News John Mulaney Still Intends to Perform in Toronto After Postponing Show Four Times Published Apr  Exclaim!
  
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• Raptors' Serge Ibaka gifts popular massive scaves to City of Toronto amid pandemic

  11-04-2020 18:14
  
  Toronto Raptors Player Serge Ibaka has donated his popular oversized victory scarves to the City of Toronto for auction amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Raptors' Serge Ibaka gifts popular massive scarves to City of Toronto amid pandemic

  11-04-2020 18:14
  
  Toronto Raptors Player Serge Ibaka has donated his popular oversized victory scarves to the City of Toronto for auction amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Tory calls on police to issue more physical distancing tickets amid COVID-19

  11-04-2020 18:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto Mayor John Tory is calling for stricter enforcement of physical distancing measures amid the COVID-19 crisis, after the city received reports of many people not staying two metres apart in public places.
  
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• Tory calls for stricter enforcement of physical distancing amid COVID-19

  11-04-2020 18:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto Mayor John Tory is urging police to issue more tickets, after the city received reports of many people not staying two metres apart in public places.
  
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• Toronto mayor asks for harsher enforcement of physical distancing rules

  11-04-2020 17:43
  
  Toronto Mayor John Tory penned a letter urging bylaw and police to write more tickets for people not following physical distancing in the city’s parks and public spaces, saying the time for education has passed.
  
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• Police chief promises 'zero tolerance approach' on physical distancing crackdown

  11-04-2020 17:43
  
  Toronto Mayor John Tory penned a letter urging bylaw and police to write more tickets for people not following physical distancing in the city’s parks and public spaces, saying the time for education has passed.
  
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• Ontario reports 31 new deaths from COVID-19, 411 new cases - Toronto Sun

  11-04-2020 17:40
  
  Ontario reports 31 new deaths from COVID-19, 411 new cases  Toronto Sun
  
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• PM Trudeau addresses House during Saturday siting to pass wage subsidy

  11-04-2020 17:33
  
  Parliamentarians are expected to pass Bill C-14, the second piece of emergency legislation of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing for the $73-billion wage subsidy program to be enacted.
  
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• Parliament passes $73B COVID-19 wage subsidy bill

  11-04-2020 17:33
  
  The second piece of emergency legislation of the COVID-19 pandemic passed in the Senate on Saturday evening, after a small roster of parliamentarians spent the day debating the $73-billion wage subsidy program which will now be enacted.
  
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• Parliament passes $73-billion COVID-19 wage subsidy bill

  11-04-2020 17:33
  
  The second piece of emergency legislation of the COVID-19 pandemic passed in the Senate on Saturday evening, after a small roster of parliamentarians spent the day debating the $73-billion wage subsidy program which will now be enacted.
  
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• 'All called to serve': PM Trudeau says as COVID-19 wage subsidy set to pass Parliament

  11-04-2020 17:33
  
  Parliamentarians are expected to pass Bill C-14, the second piece of emergency legislation of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing for the $73-billion wage subsidy program to be enacted.
  
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• 'All called to serve': PM Trudeau says as COVID-19 wage subsidy bill passes House

  11-04-2020 17:33
  
  The House of Commons has passed Bill C-14, the second piece of emergency legislation of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now it’s before the Senate for a second round of scrutiny before allowing the $73-billion wage subsidy program to be enacted.
  
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• These Toronto cafes have transformed into wine and grocery stores - blogTO

  11-04-2020 17:06
  
  These Toronto cafes have transformed into wine and grocery stores  blogTO
  
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• Quarantine birthday ideas for adults in Toronto - blogTO

  11-04-2020 17:06
  
  Quarantine birthday ideas for adults in Toronto  blogTO
  
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• Ontario reports 411 new COVID-19 cases, confirms 31 more deaths

  11-04-2020 16:33
  
  The number of deaths related to COVID-19 in Ontario has reached 253.
  
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• Toronto shop featuring local designers has permanently closed their retail locations - blogTO

  11-04-2020 15:44
  
  Toronto shop featuring local designers has permanently closed their retail locations  blogTO
  
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• Ontario sees 411 new COVID-19 cases, as province extends emergency orders to April 23

  11-04-2020 15:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Provincial case count rises to 6,648, Ontario says.
  
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• Ontario extends COVID-19 emergency orders until April 23

  11-04-2020 15:41 via cbc.ca
  
  The province is also adding new orders to forbid camping on Crown land and make it easier for hospitals to build makeshift structures.
  
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• Ontario premier says transit drivers, grocery clerks may be soon eligible for free childcare

  11-04-2020 15:30
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is considering adjusting the list of eligible essential employees eligible for free childcare.
  
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• Ford says transit drivers, grocery clerks may be eligible for free childcare

  11-04-2020 15:30
  
  Premier Doug Ford says the province is considering adjusting the list of eligible essential employees eligible for free childcare.
  
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• Ford extends Ontario's emergency COVID-19 measures to April 23

  11-04-2020 14:47
  
  The Ford government is extending Ontario’s emergency declaration until at least April 23, and adding several new measures to ban camping on Crown land and make it easier for hospitals to surge capacity.
  
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• Problems at long-term care homes in spotlight as politicians vow action

  11-04-2020 14:29
  
  Politicians and public health officials promised new measures to further protect long-term care home residents and workers are coming very soon, as facilities caring for some of Canada's most vulnerable grappled with "horrific" COVID-19 outbreaks over the weekend.
  
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• Problems at long-term care homes in spotlight as House of Commons returns

  11-04-2020 14:29
  
  As the House of Commons returns Saturday in an effort to pass the wage subsidy bill to help beleaguered businesses during the COVID-19 crisis, Canada must also contend with major problems at long-term care homes.
  
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• Man sought after cars, car wash shot at in North York

  11-04-2020 14:08
  
  Toronto police are looking for a male suspect and a silver car after gunshots rang out in the Jane Street and Sheppard Avenue area on Friday night, striking cars and a nearby car wash.
  
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• Coronavirus: Toronto cocktail bar converts to online grocery store - Global News

  11-04-2020 13:13
  
  Coronavirus: Toronto cocktail bar converts to online grocery store  Global News
  
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• How the Spanish flu compares to COVID-19: Lessons learned, answers still being pursued

  11-04-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The learned experiences from a devastating flu pandemic 100 years ago that staggered the world don't make it any easier this time around, says a historian and author who specializes in health and infectious disease.
  
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• How Toronto Public Library branches are becoming food banks during COVID-19 - CBC.ca

  11-04-2020 11:00
  
  How Toronto Public Library branches are becoming food banks during COVID-19  CBC.ca
  
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• How Toronto Public Library branches are becoming food banks during COVID-19

  11-04-2020 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Daily Bread Food Bank’s clients have increased by 53 per cent, now Toronto libraries are stepping up to open their doors and offer space to become pop up food banks.
  
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• Not sure if you have seasonal allergies or COVID-19? Here's how to spot the difference

  11-04-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  There are many overlapping symptoms between COVID-19 and seasonal allergies, so how can you spot the difference? One specialist says the biggest difference is a fever.
  
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• Big banks slammed for charging customers interest on interest for deferred mortgage payments

  11-04-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A Toronto couple says temporary relief has turned to anger after learning it will cost them an extra $7,500 to defer their mortgage payments amid the COVID-19 crisis. All of Canada’s big banks are charging interest on top of deferred interest, which critics say means the banks are profiting in a time of emergency.
  
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• Toronto once again has the most construction cranes on the continent - blogTO

  11-04-2020 09:00
  
  Toronto once again has the most construction cranes on the continent  blogTO
  
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• Toronto police investigating man found shooting at cars near Jane Sheppard Mall - Toronto Star

  11-04-2020 06:42
  
  Toronto police investigating man found shooting at cars near Jane Sheppard Mall  Toronto Star
  
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• Ron Sexsmith: Leaving Toronto has been good for the singer-songwriter - The Irish Times

  11-04-2020 06:00
  
  Ron Sexsmith: Leaving Toronto has been good for the singer-songwriter  The Irish Times
  
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• Toronto reports 23 more deaths, its biggest one-day jump; in Ontario, another 14 people have died of COVID-19 in long-term care homes; Ford vows to double testing in the province - Toronto Star

  11-04-2020 03:55
  
  Toronto reports 23 more deaths, its biggest one-day jump; in Ontario, another 14 people have died of COVID-19 in long-term care homes; Ford vows to double testing in the province  Toronto Star
  
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