More Toronto hospitals declare COVID-19 outbreaks

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TORONTO — Two more hospitals in Toronto declared outbreaks of COVID-19 on Thursday, joining a growing number dealing with infections spreading within their walls. The...

Hospitals, long-term care homes have little room for second-wave surge, inquiry...

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Hospitals and long-term care homes are nearly at capacity and won't be able to handle a surge in COVID-19 patients during the second wave...

Evolving science reason for inconsistent messaging on COVID-19: Tam

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OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer says messages on how to keep safe during the COVID-19 pandemic might seem inconsistent, but that’s because...

Restaurants in covid hot spots doubt cold-weather patios will save the...

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TORONTO — Erin Gamelin started scouring the internet for a cost-effective version of the outdoor dining pods she’d seen photos of online when stricter...

New liability law would not protect negligent long-term care providers: Ford

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TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford says a COVID-19 liability bill introduced by his government this week will not grant extra protection to negligent long-term...

Some long-term care homes can’t get insurance, could be forced to...

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Ontario's long-term care homes are having trouble securing liability insurance for COVID-19, a situation that could force some of them to close, a group...

Dairy farmers demand compensation amid pandemic, citing new loses due to...

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OTTAWA — Canadian dairy farmers are demanding compensation from the government because of losses to their industry they say have been caused by a...

Trudeau hands out advice on Halloween, saying ‘sacrifice’ necessary for many

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canadians to stick to local health guidelines when considering how to celebrate Halloween next week. The question...

Dance classes with some conditions allowed to resume in Ontario COVID...

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TORONTO — Dance classes are being allowed to resume, with certain restrictions, in Ontario's COVID-19 hot spots.  The classes weren't allowed to operate after the...

Ontario to provide COVID-19 liability protection to workers and some organizations

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Ontario will provide liability protection to some workers, businesses and non-profits against COVID-19 exposure-related lawsuits. Attorney General Doug Downey introduced the new bill today at...

Loneliness taking toll of Canadian mental health in COVID era, report...

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TORONTO — A new report on the mental health of Canadian workers suggests loneliness is worse for many people than the fear of dying...

Rich get richer, poor get poorer: Report says pandemic intensified economic...

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TORONTO — A pair of new reports say Canada is undergoing a "K-shaped recovery," with working-class Canadians going deeper into debt while those at...

Ontario deciding which long-term care homes to get Red Cross support

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TORONTO — The Ontario government is working to decide which of the province's long-term care homes will receive assistance from the Canadian Red Cross as...

Ontario reports 649 new COVID-19 cases as toll ticks down in...

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TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 649 new COVID-19 cases today, as the toll ticks down from Friday's all-time high of 939 new infections. There are 140...

Ontario reports 797 new cases of COVID-19 today, four new deaths

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TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 797 new COVID-19 cases today, marking a new daily high. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 265 cases are in Toronto,...