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COVID-19: The risks to essential workers with hidden health conditions

COVID-19: The risks to essential workers with hidden health conditions

Going to work could mean being exposed to a virus that disproportionately targets those with underlying health conditions
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COVID-19: UW researchers develop method to identify viruses in just minutes

COVID-19: UW researchers develop method to identify viruses in just minutes

The new method would be a key step in developing vaccines for future viruses
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CANADA: Nearly 10,000 businesses apply for wage subsidy in first hours, Trudeau says

CANADA: Nearly 10,000 businesses apply for wage subsidy in first hours, Trudeau says

Applications opened early this morning and payments can be retroactive to the middle of March.
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Porter extends flight suspensions until June 29

Porter extends flight suspensions until June 29

Company is waiving change and cancellation fees on all fares booked by June 29
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ONTARIO: Whistleblower complaints from staff reveal crisis in long-term care homes

ONTARIO: Whistleblower complaints from staff reveal crisis in long-term care homes

Patient Ombudsman reports that concerned family members are also reporting complaints
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ONTARIO: Miners get musical in self-isolation

ONTARIO: Miners get musical in self-isolation

Online concerts help keep up morale after COVID-19 outbreak at Lac Des Iles
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LIVE: Online applications now being accepted for wage subsidy program

LIVE: Online applications now being accepted for wage subsidy program

Employers could start receiving direct deposit for wage subsidy as early as May 7; prime minister says any re-opening of economy will have to be done carefully
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COVID-19: What you need to know about DIY face masks

COVID-19: What you need to know about DIY face masks

From how they can be used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to how to make your own, and more
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BEYOND LOCAL: How coronavirus disruption is a chance for businesses to adapt, renew

BEYOND LOCAL: How coronavirus disruption is a chance for businesses to adapt, renew

Business has been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. How can business leaders react to the challenges, reassess what they do and reconfigure their companies?
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CANADA: Crisis lines face volunteer, cash crunch even as COVID-19 drives surge in calls

CANADA: Crisis lines face volunteer, cash crunch even as COVID-19 drives surge in calls

Directors of suicide centres say they are "definitely nervous," calling the drop in funding and volunteers "a disaster waiting to happen"
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