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York Region opening approximately 78,000 new COVID-19 vaccine appointments
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Those age 35+ who live or work in 16 high priority areas now eligible for vaccines
Newmarket – The Regional Municipality of York is continuing...
Ontario opens COVID-19 vaccine bookings to hot-spot residents 18 and older
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Ontario LTC commission says nursing homes were neglected, sector needs reform
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Health Minister Christine...
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Student employment could remain challenging this summer but there’s signs of...
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Ontario nursing homes badly prepared for COVID-19 pandemic, auditor general says
TORONTO — Ontario's nursing homes were woefully unprepared for the onslaught of COVID-19 – the culmination of years of neglect and failure to address...
