Ontario schools will remain closed until May 31: Ministry of Education

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TORONTO — Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce said all publicly-funded schools will remain closed until May 31 on Sunday, and added the closure could be...

Ontario reports 437 new cases, 24 new deaths from COVID-19; 14,432...

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TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 437 new cases of COVID-19 and 24 new deaths related to the virus. There are now 14,432 confirmed cases of...

Wage subsidy program to help fund faith as congregations face COVID-19...

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OTTAWA — When the Archdiocese of Toronto cancelled services at its 225 parishes due to COVID-19, it faced a big financial hit, along with difficult layoffs and pay...

Ontario reports 48 more deaths related to COVID-19, 476 new cases

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TORONTO — Ontario reported another 476 cases of COVID-19 and 48 more deaths today. The total number of cases now stands at 13,995, which is...

Trudeau says too early to discuss ‘immunity passports’ for people recovered...

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says neither Ottawa nor the provinces are preparing plans to reopen the country that hinge on people being...

Ford rips protesters as he unveils new support for front-line workers

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TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford announced new raises for frontline health-care workers on Saturday, while blasting anti-lockdown protesters who gathered at Queen's Park for...

COVID-19 kills dozens more nursing home residents; emergency payouts top $22.4B

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TORONTO — Dozens more deaths in long-term care homes were reported Friday as new figures indicated the extent of the economic dislocation caused by...

EU rallies Canada, allies to help WHO after Trump temporarily withdraws...

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OTTAWA — The European Union is planning a major pledging conference early next month to help fill the World Health Organization's funding gaps, and it...

Quebec COVID-19 reopening plan ready next week, to include strict health...

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MONTREAL — Quebec will present its plan to reopen the province next week, but Premier Francois Legault says older, at-risk people will still need...

Ontario pushes federal government for residential rent relief program

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TORONTO — Ontario pushed the federal government Friday to provide a residential rent relief program, as Ottawa announced similar help for small businesses. Premier Doug...

Ontario reports 640 new COVID-19 cases, 50 more deaths

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TORONTO — Ontario reported 640 new COVID-19 cases Friday, and 50 more deaths. That's the largest single-day increase in new cases so far, though the...

Trudeau unveils rent relief for small businesses hurt by COVID-19

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OTTAWA — The federal government is providing rent relief to businesses that can't afford to pay their landlords at a time when their operations are seriously curtailed or shut down due...

No parades, no concerts, no fun? COVID-19 will ensure a summer...

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TORONTO — From music festivals to carnivals to big screen blockbusters, COVID-19 has already put the kibosh on several summer highlights that define the season...

Scheer refuses to acknowledge MP’s controversial criticism of health officer

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OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer refused Thursday to address controversial comments by a member of his caucus who is also seeking to replace...

Feds to announce new measures to mobilize scientists in COVID-19 fight

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OTTAWA — The federal government is expected to announce today new measures aimed at mobilizing the country's scientists and researchers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists...