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COVID-19:
Rapid tests will be sent to remote communities first, Ontario health officials say
Provincial health officials say Ontario is set to receive and roll out roughly 100,000 rapid tests next month
Oct 23, 2020 2:43 PM
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ONTARIO:
Province should urgently address staffing shortages in nursing homes, commission says
In a letter to the government, the Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission said the province must spend more money, on a permanent basis, so the homes can hire more personal support workers and nurses
Oct 23, 2020 2:35 PM
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CANADA:
Study says mothers are taking on ‘shocking’ number of hours caring for children during pandemic
While both fathers and mothers clocked more time parenting, mothers took on the bulk of caregiving
Oct 23, 2020 9:25 AM
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CANADA:
Ottawa predicts system delays, backlogs unless court extends life of refugee pact
Under the refugee agreement, which took effect in 2004, Canada and the United States recognize each other as safe places to seek protection
Oct 23, 2020 9:04 AM
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COVID-19:
Hospitals, long-term care homes have little room for second-wave surge, inquiry hears
Despite available space, staffing is lacking, pushing many hospitals to cancel elective surgeries once again to free up more beds, staff
Oct 23, 2020 7:45 AM
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CANADA:
Evolving science reason for inconsistent messaging on COVID-19, Tam says
Advice regarding wearing non-medical masks has changed, while advice such as practising physical distancing, washing hands, staying home when you're sick has stayed the same
Oct 23, 2020 7:15 AM
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COVID-19:
Large class sizes pose bigger problems during the coronavirus pandemic, profs say
Mathematical models can help figure out class sizes and configurations to minimize disruptions and school closures
Oct 22, 2020 8:55 PM
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ONTARIO:
Colleges offer free personal support worker courses to address shortage
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union, which has personal support workers among its members, said more qualified personal support workers are urgently needed.
Oct 22, 2020 10:20 AM
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COVID-19:
WestJet to refund some passengers whose flights have been cancelled
The Calgary-based company said it will begin to contact eligible passengers on Nov. 2, starting with those whose flights were cancelled at the onset of the pandemic last spring
Oct 22, 2020 8:55 AM
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CANADA:
Tim Hortons to test deposit program for returnable coffee cups and packaging
The test program is expected to start next year at select Toronto restaurants
Oct 22, 2020 8:38 AM
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