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CANADA: Return of events pushes hosts to address vaccination, COVID tests and masks

CANADA: Return of events pushes hosts to address vaccination, COVID tests and masks

With vaccination efforts now widespread and COVID-19 levels well below their Canadian highs, corporations and party circuit regulars are becoming more comfortable with bringing back their favourite fetes
CANADA: Feds ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign nationals

CANADA: Feds ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign nationals

To be eligible, travellers must have allowed at least 14 days to pass since their last vaccine shot and show proof of a negative molecular test for COVID-19 that's no more than 72 hours old
Amber Alert issued for missing toddler last seen in Barrie (update: located)

Amber Alert issued for missing toddler last seen in Barrie (update: located)

Police say the three-year-old girl has been found safe and sound
ONTARIO: New vaccine mandates and passport rules are making it tough on the anti-vaccine movement

ONTARIO: New vaccine mandates and passport rules are making it tough on the anti-vaccine movement

Medical regulators and Human Rights opinions indicate that employers and business owners can impose strict vaccination rules
ONTARIO: Guelph police officer forgives man accused of running into him

ONTARIO: Guelph police officer forgives man accused of running into him

Const. Mark O'Connell was hit by a man accused of impaired driving in early August and his heart stopped beating, but he says the incident has made him a better person and officer
ONTARIO: Legislature prorogued until after federal election

ONTARIO: Legislature prorogued until after federal election

Politicians had been on summer break, and were due back Sept. 13
CANADA: Senator hears desperate plea from Afghan woman MP fearing Taliban reprisals

CANADA: Senator hears desperate plea from Afghan woman MP fearing Taliban reprisals

Sen. Salma Ataullahjan says she has received daily appeals for help to escape the Taliban from Afghans she met on official parliamentary business
ONTARIO: Vaccine booking portal sees appointments double after passport announcement

ONTARIO: Vaccine booking portal sees appointments double after passport announcement

A spokeswoman for Elliott said there were 7,125 COVID-19 vaccine appointments booked through the provincial portal alone on Wednesday, compared to 3,479 a day earlier, before the certificate plan was announced
ONTARIO: Doctors urged to be selective about issuing medical exemptions for COVID vax

ONTARIO: Doctors urged to be selective about issuing medical exemptions for COVID vax

There are very few legitimate medical reasons not to get vaccinated against COVID-19, doctor says
ONTARIO: What a Rush! Barrie Zehr's beer wall a hit for iconic Canadian band

ONTARIO: What a Rush! Barrie Zehr's beer wall a hit for iconic Canadian band

'I’ve seen them live about 13 times, so yeah, I am a huge Rush fan. They’re my idols,' says Barrie grocery manager, whose 'beer throne' has been featured on Rush's social media