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Restaurants struggle with lockdown extension
With the province extending the lockdown, restaurants here in the north now have to wait even longer before business can get back to normal.
EACOM Timber shuts down after COVID-19 cases
Timmins sawmill EACOM Timber has shut down after four employees tested positive for COVID-19.
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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.
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.
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BREAKING | Ontario expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to those 18+ a week ahead of schedule
Starting tomorrow, all Ontario residents over the age of 18 will be able to book a COVID-19 vaccine, a week ahead of the province’s initial rollout schedule.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Timmins grocery store
The Porcupine Health Unit has declared an outbreak at a Timmins grocery store after four individuals tested positive for COVID-19.
You can now buy a rapid COVID-19 test at Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Ontario
One of Ontario’s biggest retail pharmacy chains will now offer rapid antigen COVID-19 tests across the province.
MNRF reports three new forest fires across the northeast
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is reporting several new active forest fires in the northeast region including two in Greater Sudbury and one in the Parry Sound area.
It could be weeks before Health Canada finalizes review of J&J doses: Dr. Sharma
It could be weeks before Health Canada is able to say for sure whether the first delivery of 300,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses can be used due to the ongoing quality control review, according to the agency's chief medical adviser.
Thousands protest for the 'liberation of Palestine' in Montreal
Thousands of people in Montreal waved Palestinian flags, drove through the streets and gathered in front of Israel's consulate general in Westmount in support of Palestine in wake of the growing violence between Israel and Hamas.
Statement: AP 'horrified' by Israeli attack on its office
An Israeli airstrike destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City that housed offices of The Associated Press and other media outlets on Saturday. All AP employees and freelancers evacuated the building safely.
Israeli warplanes stage more heavy strikes across Gaza City
Israeli warplanes unleashed a new series of heavy airstrikes at several locations of Gaza City early Monday, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled the fourth war with Gaza's Hamas rulers would rage on.
Islamic nations slam Israel and each other's ties to it
A league of Muslim nations on Sunday demanded that Israel halt attacks killing Palestinian civilians amid heavy fighting between it and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, even as fissures between countries over their recognition of Israel emerged.
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EXCLUSIVE | Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin facing historical sexual misconduct allegation: CTV News sources
CTV News has learned that since March, the military has been aware of a sexual misconduct claim against Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, who stepped down from his role overseeing the vaccine rollout two days ago.
Canada to get 4.5M vaccine doses as questions swirl around immunization effort
Canada is set to receive a large infusion of COVID-19 vaccines this week, even as questions swirl around how the immunization drive will be affected by the sudden departure of the man tasked with overseeing it.
Israeli strikes hit Gaza tunnels as diplomats work for truce
The Israeli military unleashed a wave of heavy airstrikes on the Gaza Strip early Monday, saying it destroyed 15 kilometres of militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders, as international diplomats worked to end the week of fighting that has killed hundreds of people.
'I am not locked down this morning': Charges pending as defiant Ontario church sees hundreds gather for service
The pastor of a small Ontario town church was greeted with a standing ovation as hundreds gathered for an outdoor service Sunday after their church was shuttered by a court order last week.
5 things to know for Monday, May 17, 2021
Canada has now administered at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to 53.9 per cent of the country's eligible population.
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A now muted Maritime landmark designed to warn ships could be forever silenced. CTV’s Todd Battis explains.
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NEW THIS MORNING | COVID lockdown ends in Gatineau: A look at the restrictions in Gatineau and Ottawa
