Porcupine Health Unit reports two COVID-19 deaths, confirms spread of Delta variant
Two people have died from causes related to COVID-19, the Porcupine Health Unit announced Monday.
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COVID-19 isolation units not ready in Kashechewan
Health officials say the isolation units for people sick with COVID-19 and promised by the federal government, are not ready yet.
Sault to use locally developed COVID-19 app
Sault Ste. Marie is launching a locally-developed COVID-19 screening and tracing app, and it will be in use at all facilities it runs.
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CRA estimates 30,000 self-employed people may not have to repay CERB
The Canada Revenue Agency says thousands of self-employed workers who received emergency benefits last year won't have to repay any of it, as long as they meet certain conditions.
CRA says it had 'two to three times' as many people calling with tax queries in 2021 tax season
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says it has received a significantly higher volume of calls from taxpayers this tax season compared to a year ago and, as a result, wait times to access services have also increased.
Accountants, politicians call on Canada Revenue Agency to delay income tax deadline
The federal government has not extended the April 30 tax deadline for 2020 returns, and accountants say that’s leaving some Canadians in a lurch.
Filing 2020 taxes late could lead to months of delays for COVID-19 financial aid, says CRA
With income tax deadlines approaching, the federal government is warnings that filing late could mean delays of up to two months for anyone hoping to receive any of the various COVID-19 financial relief benefits.
Why doctors, advocates are calling for permanent paid sick days for Canadian workers
Worker and patient advocates in multiple provinces are calling for permanent paid sick days, arguing that the federal COVID-19 sick leave benefit has too many restrictions for lower-income, precarious and migrant workers.
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Golf Marathon aims to raise funds to improve children’s health in the north
The 7th annual Golf Marathon is taking place at Monte Vista Golf Course in support of children’s health in Greater Sudbury.
In-person learning at Sudbury theatre camp returns
As Ontario moves into stages that will allow more venues to open, the Sudbury Theatre Centre is now accepting registrations for summer theatre camps.
A piece of First Nations history now on display at Science North
Officials at Science North say a new exhibit is designed to elevate Indigenous people while providing a hands-on experience with inventions and techniques that still influence society today.
Local reaction in Sudbury to the Canadian government lifting travel restrictions
Travellers say they're ready to fly after learning the Canadian government is planning to lift most international travel restrictions by early July.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a celebration of resilience: Mushkegowuk Grand Chief
Heartbreaking discoveries of unmarked burials around the country and a health crisis in Ontario's far north have feelings of sorrow running high for the Grand Chief of the Mushkegowuk Council.
Porcupine Health Unit reports two COVID-19 deaths, confirms spread of Delta variant
Two people have died from causes related to COVID-19, the Porcupine Health Unit announced Monday.
First-year students staying away from Laurentian University following insolvency crisis
The number of first-year students attending Laurentian University is expected to drop significantly this fall with many who applied and were accepted now getting cold feet.
Southern Ontario man drowns in lake near Parry Sound
A 62-year-old man from Brant County drowned over the weekend, West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Monday.
Toronto toddler who died after breakfast at sleepover ate poisoned cereal, police say
The mother of a three-year-old girl, who died after police reported she ate poisoned cereal at a sleepover, says she's praying for her daughter's justice after charges were laid in connection to her death.
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Canada lifting restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers in early July
Canada will be lifting most international travel restrictions for Canadians, permanent residents, and certain foreign nationals who are fully vaccinated, starting July 5. Eligible travellers will not have to self-isolate but will still have to take COVID-19 tests before and upon arrival in this country.
Medical residents on frontlines of pandemic face obstacles in becoming fully licensed doctors
Thousands of medical residents who have been working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic are facing continued administrative delays preventing them from becoming fully licensed physicians.
Man in his 60s dead after tornado causes 'significant damage' in Mascouche, Que.
One person has died and two people are reported injured Monday after a tornado ripped through the Mascouche region, north of Montreal.
Tensions flare as top federal health official scolded in the House for failing to turn over documents
The president of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) was publicly admonished in the House of Commons on Monday for failing to turn over unredacted documents demanded by MPs related to the firing of two scientists at Canada’s highest security lab.
This year's National Indigenous Peoples Day one of reflection and change
From a vigil in B.C. to a renaming ceremony in Nova Scotia, the 25th National Indigenous Peoples Day was marked in different ways, but the legacy of residential schools and how much work remains in the path to reconciliation weighed heavily as this year’s focus turned to one of reflection.
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