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Quebec records 39 new COVID-19 deaths as cases approach the 13,000-mark

Quebec records 39 new COVID-19 deaths as cases approach the 13,000-mark

MONTREAL — Quebec recorded its lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in over a week on Sunday, even as health officials announced 39 new deaths.
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Ontario extends emergency orders, reports 31 new deaths from COVID-19

Ontario extends emergency orders, reports 31 new deaths from COVID-19

TORONTO — Thousands of Ontario businesses have answered the call to help manufacture supplies for the fight against COVID-19, Premier Doug Ford said on Saturday as the province extended emergency measures for two more weeks.
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Toronto police roll out stricter COVID-19 enforcement after letter from mayor

Toronto police roll out stricter COVID-19 enforcement after letter from mayor

Toronto police are ramping up their crackdown on people who aren't taking physical distancing seriously.
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Watchdog investigating death of man shot by police in Temiskaming Shores, Ont.

Watchdog investigating death of man shot by police in Temiskaming Shores, Ont.

TEMISKAMING SHORES, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who was shot multiple times by two officers in Temiskaming Shores, Ont.
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Quebec premier doesn't rule out schools, daycares reopening ahead of May 4

Quebec premier doesn't rule out schools, daycares reopening ahead of May 4

MONTREAL — The Quebec government isn't ruling out a return to school and daycare for the province's youth before the summer.
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Ontario to shift testing focus to vulnerable groups, raise daily capacity to 16k

Ontario to shift testing focus to vulnerable groups, raise daily capacity to 16k

TORONTO — Ontario will quadruple its COVID-19 testing capacity over the next month while shifting focus to those most vulnerable, officials announced Friday as a group home for disabled adults reported an outbreak led all but four caregivers to walk
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Snow crab fishing delayed in Gulf of St. Lawrence due to COVID-19 concerns

Snow crab fishing delayed in Gulf of St. Lawrence due to COVID-19 concerns

The federal government has delayed snow crab fishing season in the Gulf of St. Lawrence due to concerns over spreading COVID-19.
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Ontario jail guards battle with province over use of protective gear in COVID-19 crisis

Ontario jail guards battle with province over use of protective gear in COVID-19 crisis

The union representing correctional officers in Ontario says some of its members have refused to work after they were not allowed to wear protective gear amid the spread of COVID-19 in provincial jails.
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Panel recommends light-rail or bus rapid transit for Hamilton

Panel recommends light-rail or bus rapid transit for Hamilton

TORONTO — A panel created to recommend how Hamilton should spend a billion dollars on transit says the city needs a project like its recently cancelled light-rail line.
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Quebec preparing plan to reopen economy, as infection rate stabilizes

Quebec preparing plan to reopen economy, as infection rate stabilizes

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier Francois Legault said Thursday health risks for younger people returning to work are limited considering almost all Quebecers who have died of COVID-19 are over the age of 60.
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