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Lethbridge company under fire for ‘white privilege’ messages

Lethbridge clothing company, ‘White and Privileged,’ is shutting down after going viral on social media for its brand and online content which appeared to promote white supremacist themes.

Discussion on decriminalizing drugs should be considered in wake of opioid deaths: Tam

opioid use, and she suggests decriminalizing hard drugs should be part of the discussion to find solutions.Dr. Theresa Tam says several provinces — including British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta — are seeing concerning spikes in overdose deaths since the COVID-19 pandemic began.During a news conference Friday, she said the situation is “escalating as we speak.” Canada’s police chiefs support decriminalizing drug possession.

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No new coronavirus cases in London-Middlesex, Sarnia-Lambton for second day in a row

coronavirus were reported in London-Middlesex Saturday.Officials with the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) say this keeps the total number of COVID-19 cases in the region at 719.The number of recoveries rose to 631, and the death toll remains the same at 57. It hasn’t changed since June 12.There are at least 31 known active cases in the region.

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Ottawa Public Health reports 15 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Saturday

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 15 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Saturday.

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Ontario health officials report 14 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Saturday

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 14 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Saturday.

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Ontario reports 108 new coronavirus cases, 1 death; total cases at 41,287

reported 108 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the provincial total to 41,287.Saturday’s case count is a slight decrease from Friday’s count which was an overestimation in cases as a result of missing data from 11 public health units due to a system glitch in Thursday’s report.The death toll in the province has risen to 2,797 as one new death was reported.Meanwhile, 37,487 Ontarians have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, which is 90 per cent of known cases. Resolved cases increased by 90 from the previous day.

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‘A Netflix for books’: Book Fair goes virtual amid pandemic

MIAMI – This year, the colorful tents won’t spring up overnight on the streets lining the college campus. Swarms of authors, readers and students won’t flock to downtown Miami for the busy street fair weekend, lining up for signings and loading up tote bags with books.The Miami Book Fair is not coming to Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus this fall.

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Students with disabilities face more obstacles returning to class, Ontario advocates say

pandemic, leaving parents unsure if their children will be fully and safely included in school reopening plans.The Ontario Autism Coalition and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance held an online town hall meeting Friday to discuss what they say is the provincial government’s “failure” to put parents at ease with the school year looming.OAC president Laura Kirby-McIntosh said when it comes to welcoming children with disabilities back to school, the province is doing the bare minimum at best.“The Ministry of Education’s guide to reopening Ontario schools is not really a plan,” she said in an interview.

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Ontario’s COVID-19 cases have been on the decline. What can we expect if there’s a 2nd wave?

coronavirus pandemic, many are worried — and wondering — about the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19.Over the summer months, Ontario’s coronavirus numbers have trended downward, but once the cold weather sets in, experts say that could change. Canadians fear 2nd wave of COVID-19, increasingly wearing face masks, poll finds A large part of that has to do with people spending more time indoors, where the virus is more easily transmitted, and experts say spaces where people are able to congregate pose a risk — one that must be appropriately managed in order for businesses and other institutions to remain open.“We did experience a first wave, which has subsided,” Dr.

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Larger class sizes could have dramatic impact on coronavirus transmission: study

COVID-19 cases at school, a new study suggests.Researchers with the University of Waterloo and University of Guelph used a computer model to examine how the virus could spread at primary schools in Ontario and within students’ homes. Coronavirus: A guide to back-to-school rules across Canada They looked at class sizes of eight, 15 and 30.

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Tony Awards to go virtual after being delayed indefinitely due to COVID-19 as Broadway remains dark

Back in March, the Tony Awards in New York City joined the countless awards show events that were delayed or downright cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.On Friday, the New York Post reported that Broadway's highest honor will in fact take place soon, but it will be a virtual happening for safety reasons.This year's event, which was to be the 74th edition, was to take place onJune 7th at the world famous Radio City Music Hall.

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Canadian National Exhibition opens to virtual audience

No one is going to be going to the Ex in the age of COVID-19. But with a full slate of events online, the event hopes to give people a taste of what they’re missing. Matthew Bingley reports.

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Coronavirus: Ford says response to call for PPE produced in Ontario ‘overwhelming’

Speaking beside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a 3M Canada facility in Brockville, Ont.

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Coronavirus: Trudeau lauds deal with 3M, Ontario government to produce PPE domestically

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau helped announce a partnership with 3M and the government of Ontario to produce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in Brockville, Ont. on Friday.

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Ottawa Public Health reports largest jump in COVID-19 cases in a month

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 36 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death in the city in Friday's update.

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Virtual CNE kicks off on Friday

: It’s that time of year again to head down to the EX. Well, kind of.

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York University gears up to help food entrepreneurs grow their businesses in COVID-19 era

new university-affiliated program in Ontario is preparing to help entrepreneurs scale up their food businesses despite the challenges of the COVID-19 era.A company that makes chocolate snacks, a maker of a non-dairy oat drink and a gluten-free bakery will be among the eight participants in the five-week program managed by York University.The food and beverage accelerator program has received funding from several levels of government and led by YSpace, an innovation hub run by York University.

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Horwath says Ontario must continue to manage problem long-term care homes

COVID-19 pandemic.NDP Leader Andrea Horwath notes the first of those management contracts will expire next week, but says the province should maintain oversight of those facilities until all investigations are complete.

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Tony Awards 2020 Going Virtual Due to Pandemic

The 2020 Tony Awards are making a big change.

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Ontario reports 131 new coronavirus cases, some missing data from Thursday included

reported 131 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday, bringing the provincial total to 41,179.Friday’s case count is higher as a result of missing data from 11 public health units due to a system glitch that were not available for Thursday’s report and were then included for Friday’s report.“Because of the data gap yesterday, today’s number is an overestimation of daily counts,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.The death toll in the province has risen to 2,796 as three more deaths were reported.Meanwhile, 37,397 Ontarians have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, which is 90 per cent of known cases.

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Ontario health officials report 37 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Friday

OTTAWA -- Health officials are reporting 37 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa.

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Covid-19: Three Indian companies start supply of life-saving Remdesivir to Nepal

Kathmandu: Three Indian pharmaceutical companies have started supplying Nepal with life-saving anti-viral Remdesivir to be used for the treatment of COVID-19 patients."We have confirmed three companies for supply of Remdesivir. Mylan, Cipla, and Hetero Drugs will be supplying the drugs as per our demands.

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COVID-19 vaccine used by Chinese mining company in Papua New Guinea: report

COVID-19 in an apparent vaccination trial, a newspaper reported on Friday.The South Pacific island nation’s Health Minister Papua Jelta Wong said his department was investigating the claim by Ramu NiCo Management (MCC) Ltd., The Australian reported.

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Via Rail announces ‘biggest addition’ of trains to Ontario, Quebec service amid COVID-19

Via Rail says face masks are mandatory for passengers as of June 23 “This represents our biggest addition of frequencies in the Corridor since the start of the pandemic,” said CEO and president Cynthia Garneau.“This initiative prioritizes the health and safety of our employees and passengers, balancing the possible service offerings and the recommendations issued by public health authorities in the context of the ongoing situation.”The new additions starting Sept.

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Ontario Premier Ford says province is planning for pro-active testing in COVID-19 hot spots as students return to schools

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is planning for pro-active testing of COVID-19 in active hot spots around the province as students get ready to return to the classrooms in the fall.

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Coronavirus: 3M to make N95 masks in Brockville after agreement with federal, Ontario governments

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Under the agreement announced today the facility is expected to produce up to 100 million N95 masks a year.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Doug Ford are expected to announce the deal tomorrow in Brockville, Ont.Ford has repeatedly said the province needs to ramp up its own personal protective gear production capacity in light of the pandemic.He has also been publicly critical of U.S.

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Cobourg pivots to virtual events during 2020 coronavirus pandemic

coronavirus pandemic.Instead of the Waterfront Festival on the Canada Day weekend, the Town of Cobourg hosted a virtual celebration. And in-place of the sandcastle festival on the Civic Holiday weekend, there’s a virtual sandcastle festival running right now until Aug.

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Film academy to host virtual panels about inclusion, equity

push to further equity and inclusion in its ranks and in the entertainment industry. “These conversations may be uncomfortable for some, but they are necessary to broaden the stories that are getting told and increase opportunities for those who have been excluded,” said Lorenza Muñoz, EVP, Member Relations and Awards, in a written statement.

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Pennsylvania AG sues company over $800k for price gouging hand sanitizer

A box of tissues and a bottle of Purrell hand sanitizer sit on the desk. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office has sued a Philadelphia company for more than $800K following accusations of price gouging hand sanitizer during the state's disaster declaration.AG Josh Shapiro announced Thursday that his office investigated claims in March that M&B Multi Services Inc.

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Ontario schools in COVID-19 hotspots should have proactive testing: Hunter

COVID-19 at schools in virus hotspots around the province.Mitzie Hunter says in a letter to Health Minister Christine Elliott that the government should conduct “surveillance” testing to protect students and staff at these schools.The legislator, who was education minister in the previous Liberal government, says testing should be optional, but argues it would give parents greater peace of mind as school starts next month.She says testing should be conducted before the start of classes and continue into the beginning of the school year.Elliott’s office did not immediately provide comment on Hunter’s letter.The province announced its plan to reopen schools last month and has been under pressure to reduce elementary class sizes to increase

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Ontario reports 76 new coronavirus cases, system issue misses 11 public health units

reported 76 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday, however an issue with the province’s data system iPHIS meant latest numbers from 11 local public health units were not available.The 11 public health units not included in Thursday’s case count are from Algoma, Brant County, Chatham-Kent, City of Hamilton, Niagara Region, Peterborough, Simcoe Muskoka District, Southwestern, Sudbury & Districts, Timiskaming and Windsor-Essex County.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said all 11 public health units on Wednesday reported only eight cases among them and that could be an indication for roughly how many cases may be under reported on Thursday.“This glitch

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Eleven new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Eleven new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Ottawa.

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Ontario government extends COVID-19 pandemic orders until Sept. 22

coronavirus pandemic.The government said the extensions give it the ability to address ongoing risks and effects of the virus and to ensure measures remain in place to protect the population.“We’ve seen great progress in our fight against COVID-19 in recent weeks, but now is not the time to let our guard down,” Solicitor General Sylvia Jones said in a news release Thursday. Working from home for the foreseeable future? It could impact your home insurance “We must continue safely and gradually down the path to recovery while tackling the ongoing effects of this pandemic.

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Canada sees 336 new coronavirus infections as global cases top 22 million

COVID-19 outbreak.In Ontario, 102 new cases of the virus were detected, bringing the province’s total case load to 40,972.The death toll in the province also decreased by one to 2,792.

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Alberta Teachers’ Association requests school year delay at meeting with education minister

The Alberta Teachers’ Association asked Education Minister Adriana LaGrange to delay the school year’s start at an in-person meeting Wednesday. Tom Vernon has the details.

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London bylaw officers continue to stress indoor mask use, city approved to issue fines

Police board wants info on London police’s ‘abnormally high’ use of COVID-19 database Enforcement officers have been taking a proactive education enforcement approach to the temporary mandatory face covering bylaw since it came into effect on July 21.

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Apple becomes the 1st US company to be valued at $2 trillion as tech fortunes soar

NEW YORK - Apple has become the first U.S. company to boast a market value of $2 trillion as technology continues to reshape a world where smartphones are like appendages and digital services are like instruments orchestrating people's lives.The iPhone maker reached the $2 trillion milestone in Wednesday's early stock market trading when its shares surpassed $467.77.The stock later backtracked, but it didn't diminish a remarkable achievement that came just two years after Apple became the first U.S.

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Cirque du Soleil creditors poised to take over company, leaving Quebec without a stake

It established a baseline bid that set the minimum conditions for any rival proposals.Cirque’s three current shareholders — TPG Capital, Chinese firm Fosun and the Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec — had presented a US$420-million bid — now rejected — when Cirque filed for creditor protection in June.The Montreal-based Cirque, which originated as a troupe of fire-breathers and stilt-walkers, is on the verge of losing the last Quebec-based shareholder, the Caisse, in one of the province’s signature cultural brands.Co-founder Guy Laliberté sold off his remaining shares to the Caisse for US$75 million in February just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit North America.Since then, the Quebec pension fund has written down its US$170-million

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Apple becomes the 1st US company to be valued at $2 trillion

NEW YORK - Apple is the first U.S. company to boast a market value of $2 trillion, just two years after it became the first to reach $1 trillion.Apple shares have gained nearly 60% this year as the company overcame the shutdown of factories in China that produce the iPhone and the closure of its retail sales amid the coronavirus pandemic.The company's hugely loyal customer base trusts its products so much that they continued to buy iPhones and other devices online while stuck at home.

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Coronavirus: Most students expected to return to school at 2 Ontario boards in Toronto, Ottawa

September.The Ministry of Education is giving parents the option to keep their kids out of the classroom, and the Toronto and Ottawa-Carleton district school boards are both reporting the responses to the surveys they sent out to parents.

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Eighteen new COVID-19 cases reported in Ottawa on Wednesday

OTTAWA -- Health officials are reporting 18 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Wednesday.

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COVID-19 pandemic is shifting how consumers use gig companies, according to poll

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COVID-19: Dr. Fauci quizzed at Healthline Town Hall meeting

website explains, “Dr. Fauci has advised six Presidents on [HIV or AIDS] and many other domestic and global health issues.”His extensive work in immunology has helped bring to fruition therapies for conditions that were once fatal, such as polyarteritis nodosa, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and lymphomatoid granulomatosis.Now, with COVID-19 at the forefront of everyone’s mind, he has become a figurehead for robust science during dark times.Among other topics covered at the Healthline Town Hall meeting, he spoke about returning to school and the ongoing social and scientific challenges presented by COVID-19.Joining Dr.

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Ontario reports 102 new coronavirus cases, total cases at 40,972

reported 102 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 40,972.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Wednesday’s case count is a slight decrease from Tuesday which reported 125 new cases.The death toll in the province has decreased by one to 2,792.Meanwhile, 37,215 Ontarians have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, which is 90 per cent of known cases. Resolved cases increased by 89 from the previous day.

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Bill Kelly: Ontario parents still have concerns about Ford’s back-to-school plan

surveyed by Maru/Blue said that they will not let their children return to school in September.The survey also indicated that 74 per cent of parents would prefer that Health Minister Christine Elliot should make decisions about school openings and not Education Minister Stephen Lecce.The Ford government has tried to characterize the opposition to its reopening plan as a ploy by teachers unions; not surprising, since the premier seems to have a thing about unions.But this survey shows that not only teachers but parents also still have significant health and safety concerns that they feel the government has not properly addressed.Paramount among those issues are class sizes and the apparent abandoning of the social distancing protocol that

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Ontario substitute teachers left out of COVID-19 conversation, group says

COVID-19 pandemic.Ontario Education Workers United, an organization made up of high school teachers, is the latest to sound the alarm over the Ontario government’s back-to-school plan, which has also drawn criticism from teachers’ unions as well as some parents and students.The plan, announced weeks before the school year is set to begin, allows elementary students and many high school students to be in class five days a week in standard class sizes.Occasional workers have been left out of the conversation on how to safely reopen schools, the coalition said.

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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

Ontario company enhances virtual meetings with holograms

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