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Provincial parks offering free day use Mondays through Thursdays

Provincial parks offering free day use Mondays through Thursdays

'Getting outdoors and spending time in nature can have many positive benefits ... as we recover from the impacts of COVID-19,' says minister
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New $1.25M training program aims to help hard-hit Northern tourism industry

New $1.25M training program aims to help hard-hit Northern tourism industry

It will create 300 job opportunities at 150 different tourism operators
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Ontarians will have option for 'accelerated' second COVID-19 vaccine doses. Here's what you need to know

Ontarians will have option for 'accelerated' second COVID-19 vaccine doses. Here's what you need to know

The province's vaccine task force unveiled a plan to gradually allow people to rebook their second dose appointments sooner than expected
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Ontario reports 1,273 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 1,273 new COVID cases Friday

Today's update also includes 2,362 recoveries, 68 new hospitalizations, and 14 deaths
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It is time to take off those studded winter tires if you haven't yet

It is time to take off those studded winter tires if you haven't yet

Studded tires can be used between Sept. 1 and May 31
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WATCH: Ontario residents should be able to have second dose by end of August

WATCH: Ontario residents should be able to have second dose by end of August

Availability will depend on vaccine supply both provincially and locally, but those 80 and over can begin booking second doses May 31
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CANADA: Black entrepreneurs say access to capital among challenges to success, survey finds

CANADA: Black entrepreneurs say access to capital among challenges to success, survey finds

The survey of 342 Black entrepreneurs found three-quarters say their race makes it harder to succeed in business, with systemic racism, access to capital and the lack of a business network all cited as barriers to growth
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Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavour.
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COVID-19: Survey shows 52 per cent of Canadians feel anxious about return to 'normal' after pandemic

COVID-19: Survey shows 52 per cent of Canadians feel anxious about return to 'normal' after pandemic

Those aged 18 to 24 are showing the highest levels of unease at 68 per cent
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One new forest fire confirmed in the northeast region

One new forest fire confirmed in the northeast region

Sudbury 15, which is southeast of Sudbury, is currently not under control
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