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Ford says it's not realistic for Ontario schools to reopen April 6

Ford says it's not realistic for Ontario schools to reopen April 6

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford acknowledged Monday that he doesn't think it is realistic to expect the province's public schools to reopen on April 6.
Don't take Aspirin to prevent first stroke, heart disease: new guidelines

Don't take Aspirin to prevent first stroke, heart disease: new guidelines

OTTAWA — A new guideline from Heart and Stroke Foundation says a daily dose of Aspirin could do more harm than good for those at low risk of stroke or heart disease.

Ontario to keep some child care centres open to help health care workers

TORONTO — Some child care centres will stay open for the kids of health-care workers and first responders, in a move the Ontario government said will help workers focus on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coursework could continue even if Ontario schools don't reopen: minister

TORONTO — Ontario is looking at ways to keep coursework going if the COVID-19 pandemic prevents schools from reopening on April 6 as planned, the province's education minister said in an open letter to parents on Sunday.

Ottawa-area Presbyterian church offers drive-thru and video service

OTTAWA — A church in suburban Ottawa is joining religious institutions around the world by adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic with a drive-thru service so congregants can connect with their faith — and community — from a distance. Rev.

Quebec closes shopping malls, restaurants, extends school closure

Quebec is ordering the closure of all restaurant dining rooms and shopping malls until at least May to prevent people from gathering and potentially spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.

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

TORONTO — Ontario's premier appealed to manufacturers on Saturday to help address a shortage of key medical supplies, as the province announced a third patient being treated for COVID-19 has died.

Man charged with biting a cop during a traffic stop in Mono, Ont.

MONO, Ont. — Provincial police in southern Ontario say they've charged a 20-year-old man after he allegedly bit a cop. Police say the incident began early Saturday morning when an officer spotted a car travelling at high speed in Mono, Ont.
No more book club? No problem! A look at ways to self-isolate together

No more book club? No problem! A look at ways to self-isolate together

TORONTO — Social-distancing has forced Canadians into varying degrees of isolation, but that doesn't have to mean the end of movie date night, cocktails with pals or baby song circles.

Premier, mayor condemn game store line-up

TORONTO — A game company that incurred the wrath of Premier Doug Ford and the mayor of Toronto for allowing a long lineup of customers to form for a new release says its stores across Canada are closing their doors.