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Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order
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Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order

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News Release Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order Additional measures needed to protect health system capacity and save lives during third wave of COVID-19 TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is immediately declaring a third provincial emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management … Continue reading →

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Made-in-Ontario N95 Respirators begin Rolling off the Production Line at the 3M Brockville Plant

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News Release Made-in-Ontario N95 Respirators begin Rolling off the Production Line at the 3M Brockville Plant Provincial and federal investment helps secure domestic supply chain for vital PPE BROCKVILLE — Made-in-Ontario N95 respirators have started rolling off the production line at 3M’s Brockville plant. About 700,000 N95 respirators are being shipped from the plant this … Continue reading →

Ontario Moving to Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
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Ontario Moving to Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan

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News Release Ontario Moving to Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan Phase Two Supports Vaccine Rollout by Postal Code in “Hot Spot” Communities TORONTO — The Ontario government is moving into Phase Two of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, with a focus on reaching individuals in “hot spot” communities where COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted certain … Continue reading →

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Ontario Supports Colleges and Universities Impacted by COVID-19

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News Release Ontario Supports Colleges and Universities Impacted by COVID-19 Funding provides immediate relief for institutions most affected by pandemic related costs TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing $106.4 million to help publicly assisted colleges and universities address the financial impacts of COVID-19. This investment will support the sustainability of the postsecondary sector and … Continue reading →

Toronto, Peel and North Bay-Parry Sound Public Health Regions Returning to Strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework
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Toronto, Peel and North Bay-Parry Sound Public Health Regions Returning to Strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework

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News Release Toronto, Peel and North Bay-Parry Sound Public Health Regions Returning to Strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework Seven Other Public Health Regions Moving to New Levels in the Framework TORONTO — The Ontario Government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is transitioning Toronto, Peel and North Bay Parry Sound District public health regions … Continue reading →

Ontario Continues Unprecedented COVID-19 Response During Upcoming Legislative Sitting;Protecting the health and safety of families, frontline workers and employers remains government’s top priority
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Ontario Continues Unprecedented COVID-19 Response During Upcoming Legislative Sitting;Protecting the health and safety of families, frontline workers and employers remains government’s top priority

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News Release Ontario Continues Unprecedented COVID-19 Response During Upcoming Legislative Sitting Protecting the health and safety of families, frontline workers and employers remains government’s top priority TORONTO – During the next sitting of the legislature the Ontario government plans to continue its unprecedented response to COVID-19 while laying the foundation for a strong economic recovery. … Continue reading →

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Ontario Making It Easier and Less Costly to Manage Small Estates

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News Release Ontario Making It Easier and Less Costly to Manage Small Estates New changes will make Ontario’s probate process for small estates more accessible for grieving families TORONTO — The Ontario government is easing the burden on those grieving the loss of a loved one by simplifying the process to apply to manage small estates. The changes, … Continue reading →

First Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations Completed in All Ontario Long-Term Care Homes
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First Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations Completed in All Ontario Long-Term Care Homes

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News Release First Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations Completed in All Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Accelerated vaccination rollout continues despite supply delays TORONTO — The first round of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in every long-term care home across Ontario to eligible residents who wanted one. This goal was achieved despite repeated delays and reductions of … Continue reading →

Alberta begins Step 1 of plan to ease restrictions; Ontario Extending Stay-at-Home Order across Most of the Province to Save Lives
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Alberta begins Step 1 of plan to ease restrictions; Ontario Extending Stay-at-Home Order across Most of the Province to Save Lives

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News ReleaseAlberta begins Step 1 of plan to ease restrictions Step 1 of Alberta’s four-step framework to ease restrictions is underway as pressure eases on the health system and hospitalizations remain below 600. School-related and limited indoor and outdoor children’s sport and performance activities, one-on-one indoor personal fitness with a trainer, and dine-in service at … Continue reading →