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COVID-19: Hamilton cycling studio outbreak could mean tighter gym restrictions in Ontario

COVID-19: Hamilton cycling studio outbreak could mean tighter gym restrictions in Ontario

Ontario is considering changing COVID-19 safety protocols for gyms in light of an outbreak linked to a Hamilton cycling studio, the province's associate medical officer of health said Wednesday. Dr.
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ONTARIO: Three per cent of COVID-19 tests over last day were positive

ONTARIO: Three per cent of COVID-19 tests over last day were positive

Dr. Barbara Yaffe said the per cent of positive results seen in testing at pharmacies, which is offered to certain asymptomatic individuals, is also starting to go up slightly
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ONTARIO: Outings on pause for long-term care residents in COVID-19 hotspots

ONTARIO: Outings on pause for long-term care residents in COVID-19 hotspots

Absences for medical or compassionate reasons will be permitted
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ONTARIO: Electricity bills going up almost two per cent across the province

ONTARIO: Electricity bills going up almost two per cent across the province

Fixed pricing will come to an end on Nov. 1.
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CANADA: Cineplex CEO says movie exhibitor has options to weather unpredictable coming year

CANADA: Cineplex CEO says movie exhibitor has options to weather unpredictable coming year

Possible reductions in lease costs and making further cuts to payroll expenses are among options being considered
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ONTARIO: New funding announced for households struggling to pay bills

ONTARIO: New funding announced for households struggling to pay bills

The new Energy Affordability Program comes into effect on Jan. 4, 2021
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COVID-19: Ontario deciding which long-term care homes to get Red Cross support

COVID-19: Ontario deciding which long-term care homes to get Red Cross support

COVID-19 tore through Ontario's long-term care homes in the pandemic's first wave and has killed more than 1,950 residents
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ONTARIO: Long-term care homes suffered due to efforts to help hospitals, inquiry hears

ONTARIO: Long-term care homes suffered due to efforts to help hospitals, inquiry hears

The inquiry heard Ontario homes had to deal with some doctors refuse to enter the facilities while other homes shut out physicians due to lack of PPE
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CANADA: Liberals revamp rent relief for businesses hit by COVID-19

CANADA: Liberals revamp rent relief for businesses hit by COVID-19

Revamped commercial rent-relief program will cover up to 65 per cent of eligible expenses, and up to 90 per cent for those subject to localized lockdowns
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COVID-19: Hospitals look for ways to increase capacity, ask Ontario government for help

COVID-19: Hospitals look for ways to increase capacity, ask Ontario government for help

Some options being considered include setting up field hospitals, using hotel rooms for patients and taking over space in long-term care homes, OHA president says
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