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COVID-19 confirmed cause of death in Barrie case

COVID-19 confirmed cause of death in Barrie case

The man was 77 years old and had close contact with another man who tested positive for COVID-19
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Feds boost efforts to secure medical gear supplies as COVID-19 cases multiply

Feds boost efforts to secure medical gear supplies as COVID-19 cases multiply

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has hinted at new measures to come, including involving industry and the military in the production of ventilators, masks and other personal protective gear
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In just one week, COVID-19 forces closure of 48 stores in Sault's Station Mall

In just one week, COVID-19 forces closure of 48 stores in Sault's Station Mall

Sport Chek and Atmosphere are temporarily closing starting today because of the coronavirus emergency
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Voisey’s Bay put on care and maintenance

Voisey’s Bay put on care and maintenance

Precautions taken to protect health of northern Indigenous communities, says Vale
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Ontario shutters provincial parks due to COVID-19 pandemic

Ontario shutters provincial parks due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks says it decided to shutter the parks until April 30 to protect the health of employees and visitors
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Porter Airlines suspending flights, effective March 20

Porter Airlines suspending flights, effective March 20

Company has waived change, cancellation fees
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Ontario legislature expected to pass emergency COVID bill to help workers

Ontario legislature expected to pass emergency COVID bill to help workers

Premier Doug Ford promised the bill earlier this week and said it will apply to employees under investigation, supervision or treatment for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus
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Ontario reports 25 new COVID-19 cases, provincial total at 214

Ontario reports 25 new COVID-19 cases, provincial total at 214

Ontario currently is able to do about 2,000 tests per day, and is working toward 5,000 a day, said Premier Doug Ford
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Ontario high school teachers' union suspends strikes indefinitely

Ontario high school teachers' union suspends strikes indefinitely

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation says today it will halt all rotating walk-outs and work-to-rule job action because of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Province prepares to extend disconnect moratoriums for residential electricity customers

Province prepares to extend disconnect moratoriums for residential electricity customers

Announcement expected as early as Wednesday
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