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Application process for emergency benefits for workers begins this morning

Application process for emergency benefits for workers begins this morning

Applications now open today for new federal emergency aid benefit
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Today's Christian Island decisions are informed by Spanish Flu of 1919

Today's Christian Island decisions are informed by Spanish Flu of 1919

'We should have learned from the past,' says Beausoleil First Nation elder, still grieving the loss of half of their population during last pandemic
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E-Learning begins for students across Ontario today as COVID-19 closures continue

E-Learning begins for students across Ontario today as COVID-19 closures continue

Teachers will lead the effort with both live and pre-recorded lessons, but the move poses challenges nonetheless
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Canada looking to disinfect used masks, Tam asks they not be thrown away

Canada looking to disinfect used masks, Tam asks they not be thrown away

Trudeau announces details on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
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WATCH: Emergency Response Benefit accepting applications starting Monday

WATCH: Emergency Response Benefit accepting applications starting Monday

Trudeau talks finances, volunteering, and military employment in his latest address
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Trudeau to talk to Trump about COVID masks after White House bars export

Trudeau to talk to Trump about COVID masks after White House bars export

Shipment of PPE is not a one-way street says Trudeau, this relationship is essential to safety on both sides of the border
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WATCH: Justin Trudeau provides an update on COVID-19

WATCH: Justin Trudeau provides an update on COVID-19

Live stream will begin at 11:15 a.m.
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Health unit confirms two COVID-19 related deaths in Timmins area (updated)

Health unit confirms two COVID-19 related deaths in Timmins area (updated)

Catton says it highlights the seriousness of what's happening
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3M pushes back on Trump administration call to stop sending N95 masks to Canada

3M pushes back on Trump administration call to stop sending N95 masks to Canada

Minnesota-based 3M says the Trump administration has asked that it stop sending N95 respirators to export markets in Canada and Latin America
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Easter dinner guests should only be virtual, says Simcoe-Muskoka medical officer of health

Easter dinner guests should only be virtual, says Simcoe-Muskoka medical officer of health

The good news is, more chocolate for you
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