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Premier, Ontario finance minister applaud federal COVID-19 aid announced this morning

Premier, Ontario finance minister applaud federal COVID-19 aid announced this morning

Ontario promises to "stand shoulder to shoulder" with federal government
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Ontario high school teachers' union suspends strikes indefinitely

Ontario high school teachers' union suspends strikes indefinitely

The union says it's making the move out of an abundance of caution
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Anishnabek Police close detachments to the public

Anishnabek Police close detachments to the public

The exception is emergency situations
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REPLAY: Sault, Algoma Public Health officials address media as first COVID-19 case confirmed (update)

REPLAY: Sault, Algoma Public Health officials address media as first COVID-19 case confirmed (update)

Joint news conference begins at 10:30 a.m.
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Blind River residents urged to make municipal payments online

Blind River residents urged to make municipal payments online

Municipal recreational programs cancelled; arena, museum and Senior’s Centre closed for the foreseeable future
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Blind River Food Bank remains open

Blind River Food Bank remains open

However, the yard sale at the food bank will close until further notice
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Porter suspends all flights until June 1 in response to COVID-19

Porter suspends all flights until June 1 in response to COVID-19

Porter will operate until the end of the week to allow customers to finish trips and make last minute arrangements to get home
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces U.S./Canada border restrictions, $82B in stimulus (updated)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces U.S./Canada border restrictions, $82B in stimulus (updated)

New benefit will help those who are self-employed and have to close shop because of the virus
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COVID-19: Trump confirms Canada-U.S. border to be closed to non-essential travel

COVID-19: Trump confirms Canada-U.S. border to be closed to non-essential travel

Federal officials said Tuesday there would likely be a temporary exemption for Canadians who winter in the southern U.S. in order to give them time to get home
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COVID-19: Canadian banks move to help customers, allow deferral of mortgage payments

COVID-19: Canadian banks move to help customers, allow deferral of mortgage payments

The big six banks have said that they will allow customers to defer mortgage payments for up to six months, among other changes
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