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Ontario reports 1,791 new COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths related to virus

Ontario is reporting 1,791 new COVID-19 cases today, and 18 new deaths related to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 495 of the new cases are in Toronto, 350 are in Peel Region, 177 are in York Region and 106 are in Durham Region.
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Man, 26, arrested after OPP officer stabbed near Belleville, Ont.

Police say a man sought in connection with the overnight stabbing of an officer near Belleville, Ont., has been arrested.
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Allowing more people to eat indoors could spur super-spreader events, doctor warns

TORONTO — As pandemic restrictions loosened for restaurants in several Ontario regions Saturday, at least one infectious disease expert warned that allowing more people to dine indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic's third wave could lead to so-called s
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Quebec reports 775 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths, 41,000 more vaccinations

Quebec reports 775 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths, 41,000 more vaccinations

MONTREAL — Quebec set a new daily high for vaccinations as authorities reported 775 new COVID-19 infections and seven more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus on Saturday.
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Ontario vax appointments open to residents 75+ on Monday, pharmacy program expanding

Ontario vax appointments open to residents 75+ on Monday, pharmacy program expanding

TORONTO — Ontario is expanding its COVID-19 immunization campaign next week to include residents aged 75 and older, while making the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine available to anyone over 60 in some regions.
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Million-dollar OPG execs top Ontario's 'Sunshine List'

TORONTO — Two executives with Ontario's giant power utility who made more than $1 million last year topped the province's highest-paid public-sector workers, according to the annual "sunshine list" released Friday.
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Who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario and how can they book a shot?

Who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario and how can they book a shot?

Ontario is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine effort to more age groups on Monday. Here are the key details: What is changing? Starting Monday, residents aged 75 and older can schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment through the provincial booking portal.
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Quebec enlists companies to operate vaccine hubs to fully immunize 500,000 by August

Quebec enlists companies to operate vaccine hubs to fully immunize 500,000 by August

MONTREAL — Quebec is looking to enlist up to 50 companies across the province to operate vaccination hubs to help accelerate its immunization campaign for people under 60, Health Minister Christian Dube said Friday.
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Three more schools closed in Dufferin-Peel Catholic board; total of 10

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A shortage of teachers due to COVID-19 outbreaks forced a board west of Toronto to close three more elementary schools to in-person learning Friday, bringing the total number of its shuttered facilities to 10.
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First Nations with road access, urban communities next priority for COVID-19 vaccines

First Nations with road access, urban communities next priority for COVID-19 vaccines

First Nations with road access in northern Ontario are next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after the first dose was administered in 31 fly-in communities, the Nishnawbe Aski Nation said.
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