Vaccinations in Algoma behind province, still on track to meet targets
Timmins, North Bay and Sudbury have all lowered their COVID-19 vaccination eligibility, to at least 50 and older, but the same can't be said for the Sault.
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Free tests being made available to businesses
The Ontario government has announced free tests are being made available to small and medium sized essential business across the region.
Sault still behind province with vaccines
Algoma Public Health says a shortage and a delayed start to vaccinating the public, means it can't lower its age limit from 60 and over.
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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.
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
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Eco experts encourage northerners to let lawns grow this month
Lawn owners are welcome to slack on their lawn care this month, dubbed by the Nature Conservancy of Canada as 'Slow Mow May.'
Sault residents look to entertain, help community in second locked down Mother's Day
Several Sault residents and even the local symphony are looking to brighten the moods of families, who themselves are spending the second Mother's Day under lockdown.
Life returning to normal after 'shelter in place' order in M'Chigeeng
Life has quickly returned to normal at M'Chigeeng First Nation after OPP used the province's emergency alert system telling everyone in the area to 'shelter in place.' While officers are still looking for 32-year-old Victor Branco, they no longer believe there is a perceived threat to those in the area.
Blue Jays to help Blind River complete ball field improvements
The township is one of fourteen municipalities nationwide to receive funding through the Toronto Blue Jays Field of Dreams program, which will help it condense a near decade-long project to just this summer.
Timmins trail cleanup brings community support
The spring melt is uncovering all of the garbage improperly tossed along and around local trails.
Minister suggests with Bill C-10, regulations could apply to accounts with a large enough following
While the government continues to insist that individuals' online audio or video content won't be subject to federal regulations under Bill C-10, the Canadian Radio-television and telecommunications Commission (CRTC) could impose regulations on accounts that have a large enough following or are making enough money off of it, according to Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault.
Ontario reports more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, 47 additional deaths
Ontario health officials are reporting more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases and 47 additional deaths related to the disease, which marks the highest death tally since mid-February.
Some universities say no to proof of vaccination requirement
A COVID-19 vaccine likely won't be a requirement to return to the physical classroom at some universities in September, with several large schools saying they have no intention of mandating proof of immunization for students.
More Jerusalem clashes on eve of contentious Israeli parade
Israeli police faced off with Palestinian protesters Sunday in another night of clashes in east Jerusalem, a day before Israeli nationalists planned to parade through the Old City in an annual flag-waving display meant to cement Israeli claims to the contested area.
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Vancouver airport shooting likely gang-related; police say 28-year-old victim was known to them
Homicide investigators say the victim of a brazen mid-afternoon shooting outside Vancouver International Airport Sunday afternoon was a 28-year-old man who was known to police.
UN committee to consider racism complaint of N.S. Mi'kmaq fishers against Ottawa
A United Nations committee on racial discrimination is asking the federal government to respond to allegations it committed racist actions in its treatment of Mi'kmaq lobster fishers in Nova Scotia.
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A fertility expert is urging pregnant Canadians to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they are eligible, as they are at higher risk of severe disease.
Poll shows 60 per cent of Japanese want Olympic Games cancelled
Nearly 60 per cent of people in Japan want the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled, an opinion poll showed on Monday, less than three months before the Games are due to begin.
Man stabs 5 at New Zealand supermarket; 3 critically wounded
Shoppers and staff at a New Zealand supermarket were being praised for their bravery Monday after authorities said they managed to stop a frenzied man from hurting others after he stabbed four people in a random attack, critically wounding three of them.
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