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Health Canada approves Johnson and Johnson vaccine against COVID-19

Health Canada approves Johnson and Johnson vaccine against COVID-19

Canada has pre-purchased 10 million doses, with options to buy another 28 million
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COVID-19: Ontarians need 'realistic' guidance on seeing friends, relatives, expert says

COVID-19: Ontarians need 'realistic' guidance on seeing friends, relatives, expert says

Dr. Nitin Mohan, an epidemiologist and assistant professor at Western University, said switching the messaging to promote outdoor activities makes sense from a harm reduction standpoint
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Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Enjoy the little things.
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Local students solve virtual escape room (4 photos)

Local students solve virtual escape room (4 photos)

Students had to unlock rooms and amenities of a virtual cottage as quickly as possible by solving puzzles
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Algoma Public Health reporting one new COVID case

Algoma Public Health reporting one new COVID case

APH is also advising that some who travelled on a pair of recent Air Canada flights should contact them as they are considered close contacts
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Local business owner helps promote others struggling through COVID

Local business owner helps promote others struggling through COVID

'We have demonstrated better control in keeping our establishments sanitized over the big stores that were able to remain open,' says Alpine Flowers and Gifts owner
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WATCH: Ontario spending more money on mental health solutions in Northern Ontario

WATCH: Ontario spending more money on mental health solutions in Northern Ontario

Extra funding to be targeted at First Nations in remote areas
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Timber Village Museum looks back over the past year with new quilt project

Timber Village Museum looks back over the past year with new quilt project

Residents and visitors are invited to submit 12"x12" panels to the project
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WATCH: Premiers, territorial leaders say it's 'essential' that Canada Health Transfer payments rise to meet mounting costs

WATCH: Premiers, territorial leaders say it's 'essential' that Canada Health Transfer payments rise to meet mounting costs

Leaders call on the federal government to increase Canada Health Transfer by 13% a year
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Online recruiting event aims to draw students north

Online recruiting event aims to draw students north

Study North hosting virtual information session with all six Northern Ontario colleges
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