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Four students at the college in Barry's Bay have tested positive for novel coronavirus.
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A new study has found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is evolving to get better at becoming airborne in its newer variant forms, raising concerns that loose-fitting face masks only provide 'modest control' against infection.
Health officials report COVID-19-related death of child under 10 in Ontario's Waterloo Region
A child under the age of 10, who Waterloo Region's medical officer of health said had underlying health conditions, has died due to COVID-19.
B.C. turns down Alberta's call for COVID-19 help amid serious hospital crunch
A day after one of Alberta's top health officials announced that that province's COVID-19 health-care crisis necessitated a cross-country call for help, British Columbia's health minister has responded to say B.C. simply can't handle helping anyone else.
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According to data presented during a physicians' town hall, Saskatchewan has the "highest burden" of COVID-19 in Canada.
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Canadian hospitals spent nearly $1 billion caring for patients with COVID-19, with the average cost per patient being $23,000.
Canadians with lowest credit scores led wave of pandemic credit card debt repayment
Canadians with the lowest credit ratings repaid the most credit card debt in the first year of the pandemic as part of a wave of non-mortgage debt repayments, Statistics Canada said Monday.
Seniors cut off from income supplement after receiving emergency benefits
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Canada Recovery Benefit now unavailable to people who didn't file taxes in 2019, 2020
The Canada Recovery Benefit is now unavailable to people who haven't yet filed their taxes for 2019 or 2020, according to recent changes on the Government of Canada’s website.
Canada extends pandemic benefits through to Oct. 23
The federal government is tapping the brakes on its plans to phase out pandemic aid programs this summer, deciding instead to freeze benefits at current levels and extend help by an extra month beyond the previously planned end date.
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Kanata councillor wants answers on school bus cancellations
An Ottawa councillor is demanding to know why so many school bus routes have been cancelled in the Kanata and Stittsville area this month, as school bus operators deal with a driver shortage.
75 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Friday, COVID-related hospitalizations increase
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ATV driver killed in crash in Finch, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police responded to a single vehicle crash on County Road 12 in Finch just before 8 a.m. Friday.
COVID-19 cases reported at 47 schools in Ottawa
Ontario's education minister insists the government will do "anything and everything" required to ensure children remain in school this fall.
Temporary COVID-19 testing clinic opening at McNabb Arena this weekend as testing demand increases
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G2 motorists stopped for stunt driving in Ottawa lose licence for 30 days
The Ottawa Police Traffic Unit says officers nabbed two motorists stunt driving in a 60 kilometre an hour zone n Heron Road on Thursday.
Ottawa police investigate evening shooting on Russell Road
At approximately 7 p.m. Thursday, police responded to a call for shots fired in the 2000 block of Russell Road, near St. Laurent Boulevard.
Harvesting community at the Ottawa Food Bank farm
The Ottawa Food Bank Farm is not only harvesting food but also a sense of community.
Coun. Chiarelli admitted to hospital following complications related to heart surgery
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Dining out, salons, gyms and more: COVID-19 restrictions by province and territory
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Health officials report COVID-19-related death of child under 10 in Ontario's Waterloo Region
A child under the age of 10, who Waterloo Region's medical officer of health said had underlying health conditions, has died due to COVID-19.
With 3 days left until election, O'Toole fixates on vote-splitters and deflects questions on his fate
With three days left in the 2021 federal election campaign and polling suggesting a Liberal win maybe the most likely outcome, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole was laser-focused on one message Friday: a vote for any party other than his is a vote for Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau.
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Assuming current scenario holds, 'we're looking at a Liberal win,' Nanos says
The Liberals are in winning territory with votes coming from mail-in ballots heavily in their favour, according to projections from Nanos Research.
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