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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Macassa Mine

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Macassa Mine

Three new cases reported in Timiskaming region
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High interest in COVID-19 vaccine: health unit

High interest in COVID-19 vaccine: health unit

Some local residents are receiving their second dose of the vaccine this week
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Nursing program starting sooner than expected

Nursing program starting sooner than expected

It was advanced in response to the pandemic and need for healthcare professionals
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WATCH: Wage, rent subsidies to remain in place to June 5, feds announce

WATCH: Wage, rent subsidies to remain in place to June 5, feds announce

Feds also announce $518M research investment through Canada Foundation for Innovation
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Ontario reports 958 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 958 new COVID cases Wednesday

Today's report also includes 1,090 recoveries, 17 deaths, and 37 hospitalizations
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Suspicion that vaccines will harm is still a struggle encountered on reserves, says Dr. Evan Adams

Suspicion that vaccines will harm is still a struggle encountered on reserves, says Dr. Evan Adams

'I’m looking forward to having a vaccine,' says doctor
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Northern Ontario tourist outfitters 'crying out for help', says critic

Northern Ontario tourist outfitters 'crying out for help', says critic

'Premier, the bleeding continues while this government stands by and does nothing. Businesses are dying, and so is Ontario’s tourism'
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Two new COVID-19 cases reported, outbreak declared at Pepco in Hearst

Two new COVID-19 cases reported, outbreak declared at Pepco in Hearst

The cases are linked to an institutional outbreak in Hearst
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What have 365 days of COVID-19 taught you?

What have 365 days of COVID-19 taught you?

The one-year anniversary of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic is upon us, and for many, it has been a time of reflection
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Ontario reports 966 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 966 new COVID cases Tuesday

Public Health Ontario has reported 966 new cases of COVID-19 today (March 2). Today's report includes 11 new deaths, of which, two were long-term care residents.
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