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March break is over, but Ontario students are still out of class

March break is over, but Ontario students are still out of class

He issued an open letter last night saying that the government is looking at ways to keep coursework going if the COVID-19 pandemic prevents classes from resuming on April 6 as planned
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Watch: Trudeau to provide another briefing to nation as COVID-19 threat escalates

Watch: Trudeau to provide another briefing to nation as COVID-19 threat escalates

Live stream set to begin Sunday at 11:15 a.m.
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NewsAlert: Northwest Territories reports first case of COVID-19 in the North

NewsAlert: Northwest Territories reports first case of COVID-19 in the North

The individual had traveled to British Columbia and Alberta before returning to Yellowknife
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Third person dies of COVID-19 in Ontario local health unit confirms

Third person dies of COVID-19 in Ontario local health unit confirms

He had been in close contact with the man who was the province's first COVID-19 related death
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No concrete evidence ibuprofen makes COVID-19 worse: health experts

No concrete evidence ibuprofen makes COVID-19 worse: health experts

TORONTO — Canadian health officials are trying to calm fears that anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can worsen COVID-19 symptoms by stressing the lack of concrete evidence.
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Don't wait for Parliament, start processing applications for financial aid now: Singh

Don't wait for Parliament, start processing applications for financial aid now: Singh

Parliament is to be recalled sometime next week and opposition parties have signalled their willingness to quickly approve the legislation
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Ontario rolls out online learning plan while schools are closed due to COVID-19

Ontario rolls out online learning plan while schools are closed due to COVID-19

Parents, students being pointed toward online learning resources while schools are closed
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Barrie family celebrates Christmas in March during pandemic

Barrie family celebrates Christmas in March during pandemic

'For us, it’s been a bit of a scary time, but we don’t want the kids to feel that'
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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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