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ONTARIO: McDonald's employee charged after faking COVID-19, forcing Hamilton restaurant to close

ONTARIO: McDonald's employee charged after faking COVID-19, forcing Hamilton restaurant to close

Hamilton police say the restaurant was closed for several days and sanitized by a professional cleaning team
Service Canada offices to shutter for in-person services over COVID-19 concerns

Service Canada offices to shutter for in-person services over COVID-19 concerns

Minister says alternative arrangements will be made for those who still need personalized services 
COVID-19: Restaurants now allowed to sell alcohol with food take-out, delivery orders

COVID-19: Restaurants now allowed to sell alcohol with food take-out, delivery orders

The temporary measures are meant to support restaurants and bars that may be significantly impacted by the spread of COVID-19
Sudbury pot shop hands out thousands of free rolls of toilet paper

Sudbury pot shop hands out thousands of free rolls of toilet paper

Owner has about 12,000 rolls of toilet paper to give away
LIVE: Premier Doug Ford to make remarks amid COVID-19 crisis

LIVE: Premier Doug Ford to make remarks amid COVID-19 crisis

More to come . . .
Canada in talks with the U.S. to avoid troops at the border, says Trudeau

Canada in talks with the U.S. to avoid troops at the border, says Trudeau

WASHINGTON — Canada is discouraging the United States from sending American soldiers to the border to intercept illegal migrants who could spread the COVID-19 contagion, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday.
Can the new coronavirus live on coats, shoes? Experts weigh in

Can the new coronavirus live on coats, shoes? Experts weigh in

Experts say the virus can last for three days on plastic and stainless steel
ONTARIO: Orillia native with COVID-19 urges people to 'take precautions seriously'

ONTARIO: Orillia native with COVID-19 urges people to 'take precautions seriously'

Chad McKillop and wife still feeling effects of coronavirus; 'The more people follow these guidelines, the quicker we’re going to get through this'
LIVE: 'Fines and even prison time' in store for Canadians who break quaratine order, says PM

LIVE: 'Fines and even prison time' in store for Canadians who break quaratine order, says PM

Quarantine act makes 14-day isolation manadatory
What you need to know about the Quarantine Act as isolation becomes mandatory for returning travellers

What you need to know about the Quarantine Act as isolation becomes mandatory for returning travellers

Canada's move to use the Quarantine Act to curb spread of COVID-19 is unprecedented