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95 new cases, two deaths reported on Friday in Niagara

95 new cases, two deaths reported on Friday in Niagara

NRPH confirmed 95 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, along with two new deaths, bringing the region's death toll to 246. Niagara now has 1,501 active cases of COVID-19.
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<updated>WATCH: </updated> Feds deploying mobile health units to help Ontario in fight against COVID-19

WATCH: Feds deploying mobile health units to help Ontario in fight against COVID-19

MHUs will provide an additional 200 hospital beds in the GTA
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Many factors at plan in potential cancelling of Olympics says Brock prof

Many factors at plan in potential cancelling of Olympics says Brock prof

Many additional factors that must be considered, Brock University Assistant Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine says of summer Olympic and Paralympic games, including corporate investing
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<b>COVID-19:</b> What locally-made PPE means for Canadian manufacturing

COVID-19: What locally-made PPE means for Canadian manufacturing

Though the pandemic has become the world’s dominant health concern, it may catalyze recovery from some of the economic consequences of globalization, prof says
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Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Enjoy the day
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<b>COVID-19:</b> Economics prof calls federal wage subsidy program a 'shotgun approach' that keeps economy in status quo

COVID-19: Economics prof calls federal wage subsidy program a 'shotgun approach' that keeps economy in status quo

He says subsidies need to provide help to individuals, not hold the economy to the status quo
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Relatives of long-term care residents demand change after 3,256 seniors die across Ontario

Relatives of long-term care residents demand change after 3,256 seniors die across Ontario

Relative of St Catharines care home resident said her sister has been confined in her room for 40 days
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Police looking to identify take-out food order in relation to Fort Erie homicide investigation <b>(5 photos)</b>

Police looking to identify take-out food order in relation to Fort Erie homicide investigation (5 photos)

Police say they believe the order was made on January 18 or in the early-morning hours of January 19
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Victims identified in Fort Erie homicide investigation

Victims identified in Fort Erie homicide investigation

The investigation remains ongoing
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Funding available for farmers taking a lead on soil health and protection of Lake Erie watershed

Funding available for farmers taking a lead on soil health and protection of Lake Erie watershed

Canada and Ontario have committed to a 40 per cent reduction of phosphorus entering into Lake Erie’s western and central basins by 2025, through two environmental action plans
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