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COVID-19: Canada's largest airlines push Ottawa for clear plan for vaccinated travellers

COVID-19: Canada's largest airlines push Ottawa for clear plan for vaccinated travellers

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said earlier this month that G7 countries have agreed that resuming international travel after the pandemic will require a co-ordinated approach to COVID-19 testing and recognizing whether passengers have been vaccinated
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CANADA: Cineplex urges provincial 'consistency,' fed support as most theatres remain closed

CANADA: Cineplex urges provincial 'consistency,' fed support as most theatres remain closed

Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob says it’s time health officials across the provinces agree to “be consistent and move forward” with cinema reopenings in the coming weeks
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ONTARIO: Sudbury fire department assists in rescue of moose that was trapped in a pool

ONTARIO: Sudbury fire department assists in rescue of moose that was trapped in a pool

Moose is now safely in the care of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
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WORLD: Ceasefire needed in Israeli-Palestinian conflict to avoid loss of more civilians, Trudeau says

WORLD: Ceasefire needed in Israeli-Palestinian conflict to avoid loss of more civilians, Trudeau says

At a news conference in Ottawa, Trudeau said Canada will work with the international community to de-escalate the situation to avoid more loss of civilian life
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ONTARIO: Provincial Liberals unveil $10 a day childcare plan

ONTARIO: Provincial Liberals unveil $10 a day childcare plan

If elected, Grits promise the Care for Every Child will make the cost of daycare affordable for everyone in the province
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COVID-19: Canada will need 75 per cent vaccination before U.S. border reopens, Trudeau suggests

COVID-19: Canada will need 75 per cent vaccination before U.S. border reopens, Trudeau suggests

Trudeau acknowledges that discussions about the border are ongoing, but he's tamping down any expectations that travel restrictions could be lifted soon
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CANADA: Liberals tap another military officer to replace Fortin on vaccine campaign

CANADA: Liberals tap another military officer to replace Fortin on vaccine campaign

The Public Health Agency announced Brodie's appointment on Monday as the Liberal government was scrambling to reassure Canadians that the vaccination campaign would not be hurt by Fortin's sudden departure
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COVID-19: Families want visitor rules relaxed in highly vaccinated Ontario long-term care homes

COVID-19: Families want visitor rules relaxed in highly vaccinated Ontario long-term care homes

Loved ones are arguing that overly cautious policies are keeping them from visiting outdoors with lonely relatives who've been struggling with isolation for over a year
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CANADA: Feds looking for 2,000 new energy auditors to get home retrofit program going

CANADA: Feds looking for 2,000 new energy auditors to get home retrofit program going

Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan says the government will provide up to $10 million in contracts to recruit, train and mentor 2,000 energy advisers to advise people how to cut their home energy use
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ONTARIO: Province opens vaccination appointments to those 18 and older

ONTARIO: Province opens vaccination appointments to those 18 and older

However, APH has yet to open appointments to this age group
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