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U.S: Trump leaves White House, says 'It's been a great honour'

U.S: Trump leaves White House, says 'It's been a great honour'

Trump will be the first president in modern history to boycott his successor's inauguration
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Ford appeals to U.S. president-elect Biden for help securing more COVID-19 vaccines

Ford appeals to U.S. president-elect Biden for help securing more COVID-19 vaccines

Premier Doug Ford expressed frustration about a delivery slowdown of the Pfizer-BioNTech shot that means Ontario will receive thousands fewer doses over the next month.
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ONTARIO: COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Task Force member resigns over travel

ONTARIO: COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Task Force member resigns over travel

No other details were released other than that she has apologized
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Poll finds strong support for COVID-19 curfews despite doubts about effectiveness

Poll finds strong support for COVID-19 curfews despite doubts about effectiveness

Sixty-five per cent of respondents to a poll by Léger and the Association for Canadian Studies said they would support temporary curfews in their provinces if recommended by public health officials
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COVID-19: Canadians torn between helping the world and helping themselves

COVID-19: Canadians torn between helping the world and helping themselves

As Ottawa faces pressure to help poorer countries access COVID-19 vaccines, it is also being pulled internally by provinces demanding their citizens be vaccinated as quickly as possible.
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CANADA: Fashion mogul seeking bail on U.S. charges of sex trafficking, racketeering

CANADA: Fashion mogul seeking bail on U.S. charges of sex trafficking, racketeering

Nygard’s lawyer, Jay Prober, has said his client denies the charges against him
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ONTARIO: Ford appeals to U.S. president-elect Biden for help securing more COVID-19 vaccines

ONTARIO: Ford appeals to U.S. president-elect Biden for help securing more COVID-19 vaccines

Ford appealed to Biden to share a million doses of the Pfizer shot, which is manufactured in Michigan
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ONTARIO: Province to implement digital evidence management system for police

ONTARIO: Province to implement digital evidence management system for police

Solicitor General Sylvia Jones said the cloud-based system will allow police to securely capture, store, manage and share digital evidence
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ONTARIO: Town grants honourary title to duck who lifted spirits

ONTARIO: Town grants honourary title to duck who lifted spirits

Council has honoured the 'celebrity' mandarin duck for bringing some joy to local pandemic-weary residents, not to mention international media attention
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COVID-19: Here's how to get the most out of online fitness classes

COVID-19: Here's how to get the most out of online fitness classes

If you’re getting bored of your usual fitness routine, there are many online options to try
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