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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: 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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Ontario government asks cottage dwellers to hold off on long weekend trips

Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged cottage owners to rethink their long weekend plans. Shallima Maharaj explains.

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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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Ontario retail stores permitted to open with limitations Monday

Very big news for Ontario businesses hurting right now. The premier says over the next few days several restrictions are going to be eased, allowing retail, hardware and other stores to resume some operations.

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

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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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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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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Coronavirus outbreak: Ford says province now leading country in number and per capita daily testing

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Monday that the province was now seeing approximately 17,000 tests a daily, and they now lead in both total number of tests and per capita in the country.

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Some seasonal businesses reopen in Ontario as COVID-19 spread slows

TORONTO – Ontario will start tiptoeing back to normalcy today, allowing a small list of mostly seasonal businesses to reopen as the spread of COVID-19 slows.

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Doug Ford calls out anti-shutdown protesters as Ontario moves to reopen some businesses Monday

Ontario is preparing to allow select businesses to reopen Monday. The province’s chief medical officer of health says employees need to continue to practise physical distancing as they head back to work amid the pandemic, as others call for a full lift of closure rules.

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‘The utmost disrespect’: Doug Ford slams 2nd Toronto protest against coronavirus restrictions

Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized a group protesting coronavirus-related restrictions at Queen’s Park on Saturday, the second such event in as many weeks.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ford says he won’t direct police on how to handle Queens Park protests

Asked whether he would consider sending police to fine those protesting lockdown measures at Queen’s Park, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said it is not up to the province to direct police on how to respond to protests.

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A timeline of the novel coronavirus in Guelph, Ont.

The City of Guelph continues to be impacted by the novel coronavirus since a pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization.

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Coronavirus: Auto dealerships allowed to open by appointment only

Premier Doug Ford announced auto dealerships across Ontario are able to open showrooms to customers by appointment only. Erica Vella has more.

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Coronavirus: Certain Ontario businesses allowed to reopen

The Ontario government announced certain businesses will be allowed to reopen on May 4. Premier Doug Ford says a steady decline in the number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario is the reason he’s confident phase one of reopening the economy can begin.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario premier calls it a ‘glimmer of hope’ as some businesses set to reopen May 4

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Friday that the province would allow a small, select number of businesses to reopen on May 4. They would include seasonal businesses, such as garden centres and nurseries with curbside pick-up and delivery only, as well as lawn care and landscaping services.

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Coronavirus: Ontario allows certain businesses, workplaces to reopen May 4

The Ontario government says it is allowing certain business and workplaces to reopen on May 4, as long as they comply with strict public health measures set out during the coronavirus pandemic.

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421 new coronavirus cases in Ontario, total rises to 16,608 cases with 1,121 deaths

Ontario reported 421 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday, bringing the provincial total to 16,608 cases.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Doug Ford blasts Ottawa for stopping window visits with loved ones in long-term care homes

During an update on the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford blasted a decision by officials in the City of Ottawa for stopping window visits with the loved ones of patients in long-term care homes, saying “that’s just wrong,” in his opinion.

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Coronavirus: Ontario government releases guidelines for businesses to reopen safely

TORONTO – Ontario is not yet setting dates for restarting the economy, but today the province is providing guidelines to businesses for how to reopen safely, including ground markings for physical distancing and installing plexiglass barriers.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ford says there’s ‘many reasons for optimism’ as Ontario looks towards reopening

During an update on the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is moving towards reopening the economy as the “curve is flattening.”

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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

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