School boards in Timmins warn classes could be cancelled due to a shortage of teachers
It's back to school Monday and officials with two school boards in the Timmins area say they're excited to welcome everyone, despite some changes that are store.
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Northern woman's palliative care ideas head to WHO
Monica Do Coutto Monni will have her recommendations for palliative care presented to an upcoming World Health Organization
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Canada extending repayment of COVID-19 business aid loans to 2023
The federal government is extending the deadline for small businesses to pay back their Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans to the end of 2023.
Quebec wants to tax the unvaccinated, but experts say it could backfire
Some experts are warning that Quebec's unprecedented plan to tax adult residents who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 could have the greatest impact on those who have 'suffered the most during the pandemic,' such as vulnerable and marginalized groups.
Have COVID-19? It's best to keep a record for potential insurance claims
Insurance agencies and employment sector experts say it is probably best to keep a basic record of your diagnosis or assumed infection with COVID-19, just in case you need to make insurance claims down the line.
Pressure mounting for grocers to bring back 'hero pay' amid Omicron surge
The head of Canada's largest private-sector union says the refusal by the country's grocers to reinstate 'hero pay' for employees amid an exponential rise in COVID-19 cases is 'about greed, period.'
'Short-handed every day:' Businesses face widespread labour shortages
An intensifying labour shortage is rippling through Canada's economy, forcing businesses to curtail operations, reduce hours and in some cases, euthanize livestock.
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PHU warns of potential high-risk public exposures across two transit systems
Porcupine Health Unit is warning of two high-risk public exposures to COVID-19 on a bus and train that departed Timmins for Moosonee on Jan. 13.
North Bay Nordic Ski Club sees membership rise in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
The cross-country ski season is in full swing in North Bay. The city’s Nordic Ski Club has been open for a few weeks and membership has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic.
New chaplain at Timmins Police Service to provide spiritual back up when needed
When a Timmins Police Service employee needs to call for spiritual back-up, Deacon David Smith will be there.
Ruled out: Australia deports Djokovic for being unvaccinated
Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on Sunday after losing a bid to stay in the country to defend his Australian Open title despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Feds unlikely to challenge Quebec's proposed tax on unvaccinated, Charest says
The federal government is unlikely to challenge Quebec's controversial proposal to apply a tax on the unvaccinated in the province, says former premier Jean Charest.
Red meat consumption and demand declining in Canada: report
According to a new report, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused meat consumption and demand to decline in Canada.
Omicron may seem unavoidable, but experts say 'let it rip' isn't the solution
Despite Omicron gaining a reputation as a 'mild' virus variant, doctors say Canadians can't afford to be so cavalier about Omicron. While the risks of infection seem lower to some individuals, abetting the variant's supercharged spread would have devastating consequences across society.
For some Canadian students, school disruptions have become routine
The Canadian Press is periodically checking in with students about how COVID-19 is shaping their school year. Visit CTVNews.ca to see what they had to say about the latest round of disruptions.
Prince Harry files court claim over U.K. police protection
Prince Harry has filed a claim for a judicial review against the British government's decision not to let him personally pay for police protection while in the U.K.
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Stunning images show aftermath of eruption and tsunami in the Pacific
After an enormous undersea volcano erupted off the coast of Tonga on Saturday, photos and videos taken across the Pacific have captured the aftermath of the eruption, as well as the tsunami that followed.
Ruled out: Australia deports Djokovic for being unvaccinated
Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on Sunday after losing a bid to stay in the country to defend his Australian Open title despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Feds unlikely to challenge Quebec's proposed tax on unvaccinated, Charest says
The federal government is unlikely to challenge Quebec's controversial proposal to apply a tax on the unvaccinated in the province, says former premier Jean Charest.
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BREAKING | Remains of four people found at site of Ottawa explosion, but dangers in area hampering recovery
The remains of four people have been found at the site of a large explosion and fire in Ottawa, but the area remains too dangerous to recover them at this time.
Omicron may seem unavoidable, but experts say 'let it rip' isn't the solution
Despite Omicron gaining a reputation as a 'mild' virus variant, doctors say Canadians can't afford to be so cavalier about Omicron. While the risks of infection seem lower to some individuals, abetting the variant's supercharged spread would have devastating consequences across society.
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