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CANADA: People view Derek Chauvin guilty verdict in George Floyd death as good news, poll finds

CANADA: People view Derek Chauvin guilty verdict in George Floyd death as good news, poll finds

Jury found Chauvin guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter after he knelt on Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes last year
ONTARIO: Barrie PSW fighting for his life since mid-January has 'very successful' double lung transplant, family says

ONTARIO: Barrie PSW fighting for his life since mid-January has 'very successful' double lung transplant, family says

PSW got sick with COVID-19 when the virus claimed the lives of 71 people in 41 days at Roberta Place long-term care home in Barrie
COVID-19: Ontario preparing for military support to help overburdened health care system

COVID-19: Ontario preparing for military support to help overburdened health care system

The move comes after the province said it made a formal request for assistance from the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Red Cross
ONTARIO: Nurse with northern roots shares COVID-19 reality

ONTARIO: Nurse with northern roots shares COVID-19 reality

'...sometimes I see my colleagues just start crying. I don’t know why they’re crying. They don’t know either. They’re just crying'
COVID-19: Ontario considering sending half its vaccines to hot spot areas, health minister says

COVID-19: Ontario considering sending half its vaccines to hot spot areas, health minister says

The government is also seeking to have "several" pharmacies administer the Pfizer shot as part of a pilot project meant to help mitigate the impact of a shortage of AstraZeneca vaccines
ONTARIO: Municipal council in Northern Ont. passes resolution calling for probe into volatile lumber prices

ONTARIO: Municipal council in Northern Ont. passes resolution calling for probe into volatile lumber prices

Last year a piece of 2 by 4 Grade A lumber sold for $1.25 and one year later that same piece of lumber retails for more than $9
ONTARIO: Province introducing harsher penalties for speeding, stunt driving

ONTARIO: Province introducing harsher penalties for speeding, stunt driving

The government introduced legislation this afternoon that would, among other things, increase vehicle impoundment times and lengthen licence suspensions
ONTARIO: Province announces new COVID-19 child benefit

ONTARIO: Province announces new COVID-19 child benefit

$400 for each child to help cover off extra costs associated with the pandemic
CANADA: Pilot training, spare part shortages among challenges military facing from COVID-19

CANADA: Pilot training, spare part shortages among challenges military facing from COVID-19

Military pilots required to fly a certain number of hours in the air to remain qualified for their aircraft, typically participate in a number of international exercises
COVID-19: Canada to get 1.9M vaccine doses this week, including first Johnson and Johnson shots

COVID-19: Canada to get 1.9M vaccine doses this week, including first Johnson and Johnson shots

Country to receive doses from J&J, Pfizer and Moderna; not currently scheduled to receive additional AstraZeneca vaccines