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CANADA: Straws, plastic bags to be banned nationwide by end of 2021

CANADA: Straws, plastic bags to be banned nationwide by end of 2021

Also being banned are plastic stir sticks, cutlery, dishes and takeout containers, and six-pack rings for cans and bottles
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CANADA: Researchers explore whether TB vaccine offers COVID-19 protection

CANADA: Researchers explore whether TB vaccine offers COVID-19 protection

Investigators hope to test a theory that Bacille Calmette Guerin can reduce severity of infection
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ONTARIO: Province announces $19.25 M for student mental health support

ONTARIO: Province announces $19.25 M for student mental health support

Funding will strengthen community partnerships and increase the number of mental health workers and programs at colleges, universities and Indigenous Institutes
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BEYOND LOCAL: State funeral for former PM John Turner held in Toronto, COVID-19 limits attendance

BEYOND LOCAL: State funeral for former PM John Turner held in Toronto, COVID-19 limits attendance

The former prime minister was 91
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CANADA: Officials 'steering in uncertain waters' in tackling 2nd wave of COVID-19, Tam says

CANADA: Officials 'steering in uncertain waters' in tackling 2nd wave of COVID-19, Tam says

Need to see public co-operation to 'right the ship'
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COVID-19: Canadians divided over whether to let pandemic disrupt Halloween, holidays, poll says

COVID-19: Canadians divided over whether to let pandemic disrupt Halloween, holidays, poll says

48 per cent of respondents say they'll go trick-or-treating, 51 per cent open to handing out candy
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Ontario orders visitor restrictions at long-term care homes in COVID hot spots

Ontario orders visitor restrictions at long-term care homes in COVID hot spots

The province is applying the restrictions regionally with Toronto, Peel, and Ottawa being the first to fall under the latest roll-back on visitation
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CANADA: New supports begin for those with COVID-19 or caring for people with it

CANADA: New supports begin for those with COVID-19 or caring for people with it

New caregiver benefit responds to numerous calls since the pandemic started for more support for parents and others who are forced to miss work to care for a dependent due to COVID-19
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John Cena sends message, book to Northern Ontario 13-year-old who had stroke

John Cena sends message, book to Northern Ontario 13-year-old who had stroke

Wrestler is latest celebrity to reach out to North Bay hockey player during his recovery
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COVID-19: SARS was 'dress rehearsal for pandemic' but Canada failed health-care workers, report says

COVID-19: SARS was 'dress rehearsal for pandemic' but Canada failed health-care workers, report says

Safety of workers 'has been ignored,' researcher says
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