Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Wednesday, Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam was asked to respond to a proposal from Ontario Premier Doug Ford calling for a national contract tracing strategy for all provinces and territories.

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Mother’s Day traditions upended by coronavirus physical distancing rules

A lot of moms across Canada will be missing their hugs and kisses this Mother’s Day because of physical distancing rules and guidelines.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Officials explain decision to suspend shipment of 8 million N95 masks

Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam and Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller explained the government’s decision to suspend a shipment of eight million N95 masks that did not meet federal standards.

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Coronavirus: Ontario opening provincial parks for day use as of May 11, almost 3 weeks early

The Ontario government is beginning to allow access to its provincial parks for day use activities as of Monday, almost three weeks earlier than previously announced.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario to begin reopening provincial parks, conservation reserves for day use

During a COVID-19 update on Saturday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that as of May 11, the province will begin opening provincial parks and conservation reserves for limited day-use.

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Coronavirus: Ontario allows school employees to be voluntarily redeployed to congregate care

Ontario has implemented an emergency order allowing school employees to be voluntarily redeployed to congregate care settings amid the coronavirus pandemic in a bid to alleviate staffing shortages.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Canada hits 65,399 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 4,471 total deaths

Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam confirmed 65,399 cases COVID-19 on Friday, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, and 4,471 deaths.

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Coronavirus: B.C. supermarkets ask customers to wear masks

Some of B.C.’s supermarket chains are asking customers to wear masks while shopping, as the parts of the economy slowly begin to reopen amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Doug Ford defends visit to his cottage after telling Ontarians not to visit cottages themselves

On Friday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed the recent controversy incurred when he visited his cottage over the Easter long weekend. Ford said that he only drove up alone to check on the house, since in the past there have been issues with broken pipes, and returned home shortly after.

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Coronavirus: Can I refuse to go back to work if I feel unsafe?

In recent days, several Canadian provinces have announced plans to slowly re-open businesses that were closed at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Doug Ford visited cottage despite pleas for Ontario residents to stay home

Despite calls for Ontario residents to stay at home amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it turns out Premier Doug Ford visited his cottage.

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London businesses taking cautious approach to Ontario’s reopening of garden, hardware shops

As the province gives the green light for some businesses to open their doors to the public, there is a mixed reaction from those on the approved list.

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Ford denies Kingston’s request for control over local COVID-19 restrictions: ‘The answer is no’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he did not want any jurisdictions ‘going rogue’ after Kingston asked to be given more control over COVID-19 restrictions.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ford tells cottagers May long weekend ‘not the party weekend it’s been in the past’

During a COVID-19 update on Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed individuals looking to visit cottages during the Victoria Day long weekend, saying that “it’s not the party weekend it’s been in the past” and that they should “follow the same rules as we have everywhere else in the province.”

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ford says ‘endless opportunities’ remain for Toronto waterfront despite Sidewalk Labs pull out

On Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said it was “unfortunate” that Google affiliate Sidewalk Labs pulled out of a Toronto waterfront development project, but added there are “endless opportunities” for others to “do something spectacular” for the city’s waterfront.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario develops framework to resume certain surgeries and procedures

On Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the province has developed a framework to resume scheduled surgeries and medical procedures, saying that they will begin “with the most urgent surgeries like cancer and cardiac procedures.”

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Coronavirus: Doug Ford tells cottagers ‘there will be plenty of long weekends to come’

TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford’s message to cottagers in advance of the May long weekend is that “there will be plenty of long weekends to come.”

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Kingston region health authority happy with testing, despite lashing from premier of some regions

Premier Doug Ford says about half of Ontario’s public health units are not doing enough testing for COVID-19.

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Ford denies Kingston’s request for control over local COVID-19 restrictions: ‘The answer is no’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford gave an unequivocal “no” when asked if he would consider giving more regional powers to Kingston-area officials to lift COVID-19 restrictions.

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COVID 19 outbreak in northern Saskatchewan ‘of concern’ says Canada’s chief health officer

Canada’s chief public health officer says a COVID-19 outbreak gripping Saskatchewan’s far north is an area of concern.

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What is Kawasaki disease? Doctors explore possible coronavirus connection in kids

A mysterious illness possibly related to COVID-19 is bringing children to hospitals with symptoms ranging from reddened tongues to rashes and enlarged coronary arteries.

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Ontario announces curbside pickup for storefront retail, full reopening of garden, hardware shops

Premier Doug Ford has announced that more businesses can reopen and offer curbside pickup in the coming days as Ontario heads into Mother’s Day weekend.

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Ontario announces curbside pickup for storefront retail, full reopening of garden, hardware shops

Premier Doug Ford has announced that more businesses can reopen and offer curbside pickup in the coming days as Ontario heads into Mother’s Day weekend.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario to allow select non-essential businesses to reopen

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Wednesday the gradual reopening of select non-essential businesses to begin at the end of this week, from nurseries and garden centres this Friday, hardware and safety supply stores on Saturday, and retail stores with street entrances will be allowed to open for curbside pickup only starting Monday.

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Canada to complete 1 million coronavirus tests, but numbers still falling short

Canada is on track to complete its millionth test for COVID-19 sometime in the next 24 hours even as the country’s biggest province continues to struggle to hit its own testing target.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Public health officials address COVID-19 outbreak in northern Sask First Nations community

Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Wednesday, Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Public Health Canada is working closely with the provinxce of Saskatchewan to address an outbreak of COVID-19 in a rural northern First Nations community.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Federal ministers address COVID-19 patient information database

Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Wednesday, several senior cabinet ministers including Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam and her deputy Dr.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Dr. Tam questioned on federal guidelines for reopening schools

Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Wednesday, Canada’s chief public health officer Dr.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Canada now at 62,458 total COVID-19 cases, 4,111 total deaths

Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam confirmed 62,458 cases COVID-19 on Wednesday, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, and 4,111 deaths.

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A segment of Ontario’s medical professionals feel ‘neglected’ from pandemic pay

It’s been nearly two weeks since Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced various front-line workers would receive an extra $4 per hour for their contributions to fighting COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Ontario extends all emergency orders until May 19

The Ontario government says it is extending all emergency orders that have been put in place so far until May 19, which is after the Victoria Day long weekend, as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues.

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Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont., mayor backs premier’s upcoming ‘heart-to-heart’ cottage conference calls

Haldimand County’s mayor says he supports Premier Doug Ford’s plan to begin a dialogue with Ontario mayors in a push to allow owners to travel to cottages sometime in late May.

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Kingston region officials ask province for more flexibility during coronavirus pandemic

In a letter sent to the province Tuesday, the city of Kingston, along with Lennox and Addington County and KFL&A Public Health, asked the province for more regional powers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Ontario midwives wonder why they’re not considered front-line workers

When Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a temporary COVID-19 pandemic payment for front-line workers, midwives were left off the list.

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‘Pick up the pace’: Doug Ford says some local medical officers falling behind on COVID-19 testing

Premier Doug Ford says some of the province’s local medical officers are falling behind on coronavirus testing, as the number of tests completed in Ontario has fallen for a second consecutive day.

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How Canada’s nursing homes can be fixed to avoid repeat of COVID-19 outbreak

As health officials continue to struggle to contain novel coronavirus causing devastation in Canada’s long-term care homes, experts say there are a number of changes that can be made to ensure this type of outbreak doesn’t happen again in the future.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Is Canada concerned about link between COVID-19 and Kawasaki Disease?

Doctors in Britain, Italy and Spain have been warned to look out for a rare inflammatory condition in children that is possibly linked to the new coronavirus. The cases were also reported to have features of toxic shock syndrome or Kawasaki disease, a rare blood vessel disorder.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Canada now at 61,159 total cases of COVID-19, 3,915 deaths

Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam confirmed 61,159 cases COVID-19 on Tuesday, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, and 3,915 deaths.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Dr. Tam points to important drop in percentage of positive tests of COVID-19 in Canada

Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Tuesday, Canada’s chief medical officer Dr. Theresa Tam praised the drop in the percentage of positive COVID-19 tests as a per cent of total tests in Canada, even as that latter number has continuend to climb.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ford criticizes some regional medical officers over testing

Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized some regional medical officers on Tuesday after the number of daily tests reported earlier in the day hit 10,654, a drop from previous days.

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Coronavirus: Ontario government expands virtual mental health services

The Ontario government says it has expanded virtual mental health service to help those suffering throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario announces expanded virtual mental health supports

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Michael Tibollo announced on Tuesday the government was rolling out expanded access to virtual and online mental health support this week.

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Premier Ford: Reopening Ontario businesses “inevitable” if COVID-19 cases continue to dwindle

As the number of new COVID-19 cases continues on a downward trend, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s confident that the province is getting closer to reopening businesses like gardens, parks, and retail stores. Miranda Anthistle reports.

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COMMENTARY: How politicians can succeed by ‘playing against type’

What is the secret to film-making magic? Often, it is when an actor plays against type to make a role come alive. Think of the goofball comedy maestro Adam Sandler winning plaudits for a darker, straighter turn in Punch-Drunk Love. Or the glamorous Charlize Theron garnering an Academy Award for her role as hard-bitten serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster.

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Doug Ford calls for a national strategy on contact tracing of COVID-19 cases

TORONTO – Ontario’s premier is calling for a national strategy on contact tracing.

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Toronto-area parents out thousands after daycare goes bankrupt amid COVID-19 closures

When the coronavirus pandemic first closed Ontario schools and daycare centres, Robin Mandel-Buchalter wasn’t very concerned about securing refunds from her daughter’s daycare.

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Coronavirus: Ontario getting close to reopening parks, retail curbside pickup, Ford says

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford teased good news on steps toward reopening for retail stores, parks, cottagers and people missing loved ones Monday, as long as the province’s COVID-19 numbers keep going down.

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Golf course near London Ont., preparing to reopen, taking precautions amid coronavirus pandemic

Golfers may soon be allowed to return to the golf course, just in time for the warm weather to kick in.

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Coronavirus: Ontario Premier Doug Ford hints more restrictions may ease soon

Ontario Premier Doug Ford hinted Monday that more COVID-19-related restrictions may soon be eased. Travis Dhanraj reports.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Coronavirus outbreak: Dr. Tam questioned on Ford’s proposal for national COVID-19 contract tracing strategy

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