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ONTARIO: Ford says COVID-19 numbers 'moving in right direction'

ONTARIO: Ford says COVID-19 numbers 'moving in right direction'

Ford's comments come days after the province reported its highest single-day increase in new infections since the start of the pandemic
CANADA: EI commissioners say workers, companies want non-partisan review of system, stat

CANADA: EI commissioners say workers, companies want non-partisan review of system, stat

Shortcomings in EI, such as fair worker coverage and access to benefits when needed, have been exposed by the pandemic, commissioners say
ONTARIO: Province's long-term care commission will grant workers anonymity

ONTARIO: Province's long-term care commission will grant workers anonymity

Employees expressed fears of losing jobs, having their hours reduced for speaking out about the spread of COVID-19 in long term care homes across the province, minister says
ONTARIO: Party of 50 teens draws $800 fine in East Ferris

ONTARIO: Party of 50 teens draws $800 fine in East Ferris

The host, an 18-year-old person from East Ferris was charged
CANADA: Tech CEOs want prosperity strategy from Trudeau

CANADA: Tech CEOs want prosperity strategy from Trudeau

In a letter they sent to Justin Trudeau on Tuesday, 133 executives say Canada needs a plan to champion innovators and help build new jobs and industries as the country grapples with the economic impacts of COVID-19
ONTARIO: Doug Ford gives support to Niagara MPP under fire for posing in tight crowd with no masks

ONTARIO: Doug Ford gives support to Niagara MPP under fire for posing in tight crowd with no masks

Ontario Hospital Association CEO calls for Sam Oosterhoff's resignation
ONTARIO: Thanksgiving festivities may have affected COVID-19 numbers in hot spots

ONTARIO: Thanksgiving festivities may have affected COVID-19 numbers in hot spots

Christine Elliott also says the province imposed stricter health measures on hot spot regions around the same time and those may help lead to lower case counts
CANADA: PM says budget update won't have fiscal anchor, suggests one coming after crisis over

CANADA: PM says budget update won't have fiscal anchor, suggests one coming after crisis over

Trudeau says officials are working on a "robust update" that will provide some guidelines for spending to help the economy
ONTARIO: Niagara dog tests positive for COVID-19, marking Canada's first canine case

ONTARIO: Niagara dog tests positive for COVID-19, marking Canada's first canine case

The dog was tested as part of a research study
CANADA: Health Minister Hajdu says she went maskless at airport only while eating

CANADA: Health Minister Hajdu says she went maskless at airport only while eating

The photo shows Hajdu seated in a chair by herself with a piece of rolling luggage next to her, either speaking or smiling