TORONTO — A stay-at-home order is now in effect across Ontario. The directive requires residents to stay home except for essential outings, such as accessing health care, shopping for groceries, or outdoor exercise. The province has said there’s no set definition for what is “essential” because everyone has their own unique circumstances and regional considerations....
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‘Ramp up’ of vaccine delivery in Canada not expected until April, Fortin says
The expectation is that starting in April shipments from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna will be close to one million a week, allowing provinces to significantly expand their vaccine programs, Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, the vice-president of logistics for the Public Health Agency of Canada, said.
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B.C. seeking legal advice on limiting travel to the province: premier
Public health orders issued by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, which are in effect until Feb. 5, tell B.C. residents not to travel for vacations, recreation or social visits.
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Twitter loses $5-B; shares down 12% since Trump ban
Twitter's decision to ban Trump's account could have sparked fury from Trump supporters on Twitter, risking a loss in the number of users for the company, and raising questions about regulation, according to some analysts.
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Ontario issues stay-at-home order as COVID-19 threatens to overwhelm hospitals
“The system is on the brink of collapse,” Ford said.
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A list of federal MPs who’ve said they will not run again in the next election
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Navdeep Bains has announced he’s stepping down from his role as innovation, science and industry minister and won’t run again in the next election in the riding of Mississauga-Malton. Here is a list of other MPs who’ve also publicly stated they won’t seek re-election: — Diane Finley, who has been...
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New work permit being offered to keep more international students in Canada
Trying to convince international students to remain in Canada permanently has been a top priority for governments as they look to immigration to deal with persistent labour shortages.
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Curfew now in effect across Quebec; heavy police presence expected
The rules will see most residents face police questions or fines of up to $6,000 if they’re out between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. for the next four weeks.
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Mandatory online learning leaves single parents with impossible choice
That one-size-fits-all approach means there’s little flexibility for parents who need to be around to help their kids manage the technology and stay on task.