COVID-19 vaccination clinics underway at Living Space Homeless shelter in Timmins
COVID-19 vaccination clinics are happening in Timmins, but as Living Space shelter officials explained, they are not easy to attend for people who are homeless.
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Timmins clinic vaccinates the homeless
COVID-19 vaccination clinics for people who are homeless in Timmins are underway. More than 20 people received their shots Friday.
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Fitness experts in the Sault are sharing their tips for keeping active through the provincial shutdown.
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Sickness benefit available, feds willing to help provinces vaccinate: PM Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reminding front-line workers about the availability of a federal sick leave benefit, and is offering premiers more help to speed up their vaccine rollouts as the country faces a third major surge in new cases.
As Liberals consider EI update, gig workers hope to qualify for social safety net
The place of gig workers has become a key issue in ongoing deliberation on how the decades-old employment insurance system will be updated.
Tricky tax season shaping up as Canadians weigh pandemic benefits and income loss
As millions of Canadians prepare to file their taxes this spring following an unusual year, it’s proving to be a trickier tax season than normal.
'What am I going to do now?': Entrepreneurs lose hope as COVID-19 rages on
As Canada enters a potential third wave of COVID-19, entrepreneurs across the country are left questioning the future of their businesses, with others mourning the loss of what was.
After $500M of double CERB payments made, investigation needed into fraud: AG
Canada's auditor general said while she applauds the government's efforts to get money out the door quickly to Canadians who had been impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic, less rigorous eligibility screening did lead to cases of abuse.
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Sault community groups to remain open during shutdown
Some grassroots organizations in Sault Ste. Marie are having to make some changes in how they deliver their services. This is due to the public health restrictions tied to the province-wide stay-at-home order.
Passenger vehicle involved in collision south of Matheson, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from the South Porcupine detachment have closed Highway 11 south of Matheson, Ont. due to a collision involving a passenger vehicle and a commercial vehicle. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Timmins child sexual abuse survivor says the crime can be preventable with the right education
With many families isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic, children are turning to their electronic devices to fill the time.
Ontario farmers see more help from the government
It’s good news for farmers as they prepared for a second COVID-19 growing season with the Ontario Government announcing $10M for pandemic related expenses.
Crews rescue trapped workers from Vancouver Island shopping centre after crash through building
First responders rushed to the Uptown Shopping Centre in Saanich Friday afternoon for reports of "an emergency inside the shopping complex," according to Saanich police.
'Dried Almond' product added to cyanide poisoning recall list
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled a product sold as 'dried almond' by Double Happiness brand because it may cause cyanide poisoning.
Iran says nuke program testing newest advanced centrifuge
Iran said Saturday it has begun mechanical tests on its newest advanced nuclear centrifuge, even as the five world powers that remain in a foundering 2015 nuclear deal with Iran attempt to bring the U.S. back into the agreement.
COVID-19 cases in Ontario drop below 4,000, but positivity rate rises slightly
Ontario health officials are reporting more than 3,800 new cases of COVID-19, marking a slight drop in infections following a record high the day before.
Canada in tough place, but more vaccine doses key to getting out of this pandemic: WHO adviser
Canada is in a tough situation as COVID-19 variants are spreading and cases are rising amid a third wave of the pandemic but, along with the rest of the world, it will overcome the ongoing crisis with increased vaccinations, says Dr. Peter Singer, a special adviser to the director general of the World Health Organization.
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Funeral for Prince Philip to be held on April 17, Harry plans to attend
The funeral service for Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, will be held on April 17, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday, confirming that Prince Harry was planning to attend.
Prince Charles pays tribute to 'my dear Papa' who gave such devoted service
Prince Charles on Saturday paid tribute to his 'dear Papa' who had given such remarkably devoted service to Queen Elizabeth, to the royal family, to Britain and to the Commonwealth, expressing gratitude for such touching praise of his father.
Prince Harry and Meghan honour Prince Philip with brief tribute
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, posted a brief statement on their charitable foundation’s website in memory of Prince Philip who died on Friday.
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.
Canadian researchers want to shift away from health risk and age-based vaccine rollout
Canadian researchers are calling for a more nuanced approach to vaccinating the population, shifting away from a focus on age and health risks and towards a more equitable rollout.
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