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Iran Allocates $150K to Families of Ukraine Crash Victims

Iran’s cabinet has created a compensation fund to pay the families of the 176 victims of a Ukrainian passenger plane that was shot down by Iranian forces… Read more »

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Ontario Court Says ‘Wisdom and Efficacy’ of Lockdown Rules ‘Open to Question’

An Ontario court says the “wisdom and efficacy” of the province’s lockdown measures allowing big box stores that happen to sell groceries to remain fully open —… Read more »

Ontario Expects to Receive Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Tomorrow: Hillier

Ontario Expects to Receive Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Tomorrow: Hillier

The retired general heading up Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine program says the province expects to receive the Moderna shot tomorrow. Retired Gen. Rick Hillier says roughly 50,000 doses… Read more »

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94-Year-Old Man Facing Second-Degree Murder Charge

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… Read more »

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Thousands of Ceiling Fans Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Blades Falling Out While in Use

Health Canada is recalling Hampton Bay Mara 54-inch Ceiling Fans since the ceiling fan blades can fall out while in use. Health Canada has issued a joint… Read more »

Limited Quantity of Ontario Icewine to Likely Make 2020 Bottles in High Demand

Limited Quantity of Ontario Icewine to Likely Make 2020 Bottles in High Demand

A limited icewine quantity this year is likely to make 2020 bottles a rare commodity.

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Police Lay Charges in Weekend Ontario Church Gatherings With 100 Alleged Unmasked People

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… Read more »

More Cases of U.K. COVID-19 Variant Found in Canada

More Cases of U.K. COVID-19 Variant Found in Canada

A contagious new strain of the virus that causes COVID-19 has infiltrated two more regions of Canada, health officials said Sunday, a day after announcing the country’s… Read more »

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Cheating a ‘Free for All’ at Virtual High Schools, Teachers Say

It took less than a month for students attending virtual school to devise new ways to cheat. From texting friends on the sly to downloading apps that… Read more »

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

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,… Read more »

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Ontario Enters Provincewide Lockdown in Effort to Curb Rising COVID-19 Case Counts

A provincewide lockdown meant to bring down COVID-19 case counts takes effect today in Ontario. The restrictions will remain in place for southern Ontario until Jan. 23,… Read more »

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Ontario Hits Record Daily High of New COVID-19 Cases on Christmas Eve

Ontario is reporting a record high of 2,447 new COVID-19 cases today. The province’s previous daily high was 2,432 infections reported on Dec. 17. The province is… Read more »

Wood Products Pricing Surge Expected to Persist, Raising 2021 House, Renovation Costs

Wood Products Pricing Surge Expected to Persist, Raising 2021 House, Renovation Costs

An unexpected rebound in wood product prices this month is boosting profits for Canadian forestry companies but leaving homeowners and buyers with the prospect of higher home and renovation costs in 2021.

Ontario to receive 53,000 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses by end of December

Ontario to receive 53,000 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses by end of December

Ontario says it expects to receive approximately 53,000 doses of the newly approved Moderna COVID-19 vaccine by the end this month.

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Ontario’s Sport Minister Says NHL Talks Ongoing as League Plans to Announce Schedule

The NHL plans to release its 2021 schedule today but Ontario’s minister of sport says discussions are still ongoing about how the all-Canadian North division will operate…. Read more »

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Expanded Support for Learners for High School Students in Ontario – How to Apply

**Parents to Get New $400 Ontario COVID-19 Child Benefit Starting April 26, 2021** The Ontario government is expanding the Support for Learners program to include secondary school… Read more »

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Indoor and Outdoor Social Gathering Limits During Ontario Lockdown Starting December 26th

The province is advising Ontarians to stay home “to the fullest extent possible” when provincewide lockdown begins on December 26th. Restrictions will remain in place for southern… Read more »

CRA Promotes Public Database to Track Employers Using Wage Subsidies

CRA Promotes Public Database to Track Employers Using Wage Subsidies

Canada Revenue Agency is launching a website to help Canadians track which employers have been using government wage subsidies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CRA says its… Read more »

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Shops and Retailers Allowed to Open for In-Person Shopping During Ontario Lockdown

Ontario will be in lockdown starting December 26th. As part of the lockdown discount and big-box retailers that sell groceries will be permitted to offer in-person shopping… Read more »

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Ski Hills Closed: Outdoor Recreational Activities Allowed During Ontario Lockdown Starting Dec 26th

All of Ontario will go into lockdown on Boxing Day as the province tries to bring soaring COVID-19 cases under control. The lockdown will remain in place… Read more »

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Lockdown: Ontario Delays Opening for In-person Learning in Schools After Winter Break

Ontario has announced that all of Ontario will go into lockdown on Boxing Day as the province tries to bring soaring COVID-19 cases under control. The measures… Read more »

Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, Dubbed ‘Christmas Star,’ Visible Tonight

Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, Dubbed ‘Christmas Star,’ Visible Tonight

A rare celestial event is making an already unique holiday season even more unusual, as what’s been dubbed the “Christmas Star” is set to appear over Canada… Read more »

Premier Doug Ford to Announce New Public Health Measures as Hamilton Enters Lockdown

Premier Doug Ford to Announce New Public Health Measures as Hamilton Enters Lockdown

Premier Doug Ford is set to announce new public health measures this afternoon, as another region of Ontario heads into lockdown in a bid to curb the… Read more »

Canada Has ‘Significant’ Concerns About China: Defence Minister

Canada Has ‘Significant’ Concerns About China: Defence Minister

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is taking aim at what he describes as China’s unpredictability, refusal to play by the rules and expanding footprint around the world, saying… Read more »