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HSN eases hospital visitor restrictions

HSN eases hospital visitor restrictions

‘Designated Care Partners’ will be allowed to accompany a patient in the ER or or who have been admitted
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Coalition says LTC staffing was in crisis before COVID-19, is ‘unspeakable’ now

Coalition says LTC staffing was in crisis before COVID-19, is ‘unspeakable’ now

Province needs to resolve ‘staffing emergency,’ says OHC
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No supply issues at HSN ‘at this point’ but concern 2nd wave could lead to drug shortages

No supply issues at HSN ‘at this point’ but concern 2nd wave could lead to drug shortages

Second wave of COVID-19 could lead to shortages, especially if U.S. hospitals, health agencies are allowed to import more meds from Canada, official says
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First Nation pandemic response program gets $2M boost from the feds

First Nation pandemic response program gets $2M boost from the feds

Funds intended to make mental health, wellness programs more accessible in Northern Ontario
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Kirwan: Province upgrading LTC beds — it’s our chance to redevelop Pioneer Manor

Kirwan: Province upgrading LTC beds — it’s our chance to redevelop Pioneer Manor

‘The Ministry of Long-Term Care is providing a significant funding incentive that we should not ignore’
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Recall: PC Cordless Glass Electric Kettle

Recall: PC Cordless Glass Electric Kettle

Certain lots recalled over concern that the handle could detach
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COVID-19 exposed 'critical issues' in LTC: Ontario NDP says action needed now

COVID-19 exposed 'critical issues' in LTC: Ontario NDP says action needed now

Care homes need more and better-paid staff, more inspections
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Pandemic means vacationers sticking close to home this summer

Pandemic means vacationers sticking close to home this summer

But Sudbury travel agent says some are actually booking sun destination holidays for this winter
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Hospital workers say new law to re-open Ontario businesses cuts into their rights

Hospital workers say new law to re-open Ontario businesses cuts into their rights

Union wants province to show more gratitude to workers who stepped up to help during the early days of the pandemic
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Possible blue-green algae bloom at Bell Park’s amphitheatre beach

Possible blue-green algae bloom at Bell Park’s amphitheatre beach

Avoid swimming there if you see a bloom
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