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Woodstock, Ont., woman charged under Reopening Ontario Act for church service

WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Police say they've charged a 48-year-old woman after a church gathering that violated COVID-19 rules in Woodstock, Ont., on Sunday.
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94-year-old Wallaceburg, Ont., man facing second-degree murder charge

WALLACEBURG, Ont. — Police say a 94-year-old man from Wallaceburg, Ont., has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Officers were called to a home early Saturday morning where they found an 89-year-old woman without vital signs.
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Police lay charges in weekend church gatherings with 100 alleged unmasked people

WHEATLEY, Ont. — Police have laid charges after they say large gatherings were held two days in a row in a Wheatley, Ont., church this weekend. Chatham-Kent Police say they found more than 100 people without masks inside the church at both times.
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Ontario reports 2,005 cases of COVID-19, 13th day of more than 2,000 diagnoses

Ontario reports 2,005 cases of COVID-19, 13th day of more than 2,000 diagnoses

TORONTO — Ontario reported 2,005 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, marking the 13th straight day the province has seen upwards of 2,000 new diagnoses. The province also announced another 18 deaths linked to the virus.
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Quebec says municipalities can apply for financial aid after heavy rains and flooding

MONTREAL — Quebec says emergency financial assistance is available for 19 municipalities and their residents affected by heavy rains and flooding from Thursday to Saturday.
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Quebec reports 6,783 new COVID-19 cases, 110 additional deaths since December 24

Quebec reports 6,783 new COVID-19 cases, 110 additional deaths since December 24

MONTREAL — Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube has urged people to respect new holiday lockdown measures, as the province on Sunday reported 6,783 new COVID-19 cases and 110 additional deaths linked to the virus since Christmas Eve.
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Ontario reports two more days of 2,000-plus cases of COVID-19 over holidays

Ontario reports two more days of 2,000-plus cases of COVID-19 over holidays

Ontario is reporting 2,142 new COVID-19 cases today and 2,159 cases from Christmas Day as a provincewide lockdown takes effect. The province now has had more than 2,000 cases 12 days in a row.
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'Worst is over' after over 250 Quebec residents evacuated due to flood risk: official

MONTREAL — Officials say water levels in several Quebec rivers are gradually stabilizing after warm weather and torrential rain forced more than 250 people around the Greater Quebec City region from their homes on Christmas Day.
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'People are being shown no mercy': Online evictions raise alarm in Ontario

'People are being shown no mercy': Online evictions raise alarm in Ontario

Tenant after tenant addressed the virtual meeting, describing how COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on their lives and finances over the last year. A Toronto mother said she struggled to keep up with bills after losing work in the restaurant industry.
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Ford adds empathy to populist repertoire, takes on 'Premier Dad' role during pandemic

Ford adds empathy to populist repertoire, takes on 'Premier Dad' role during pandemic

TORONTO — Doug Ford wants people to hold on just a little longer. Ontario's populist premier speaks softly into the camera at a recent news conference, his tone subdued, almost pleading.
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