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COVID-19 spreading among Toronto's homeless, with 30 cases reported

COVID-19 spreading among Toronto's homeless, with 30 cases reported

TORONTO — At least 30 people using homeless and refugee shelters in Toronto have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Tuesday.
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More older Canadians die as COVID-19 toll nears 900; economy could shrink 6.2%

More older Canadians die as COVID-19 toll nears 900; economy could shrink 6.2%

TORONTO — COVID-19's grim march through many of the country's nursing homes left more residents dead on Tuesday as the facilities fought desperately to stem the lethal spread of a virus that has prompted crushing restrictions on normal personal and c
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Ontario to extend state of emergency, despite 'glimmer of light' in numbers:Ford

Ontario to extend state of emergency, despite 'glimmer of light' in numbers:Ford

TORONTO — Ontario will extend its state of emergency by another month, Premier Doug Ford said Monday as he cautioned that even with some promising signs in the province's COVID-19 fight, it is too early to start lifting restrictions.
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Canadians rush to prepare their wills amid ongoing COVID-19 uncertainty

Canadians rush to prepare their wills amid ongoing COVID-19 uncertainty

TORONTO — Nadine Parker couldn't have guessed that she'd be writing her will at the age of 32. But four months pregnant with identical twins and married to a nurse, Parker said the growing COVID-19 pandemic has them both confronting their mortality.
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Transit ridership, revenue in steep decline during COVID-19 pandemic

Transit ridership, revenue in steep decline during COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO — Ridership on two of Ontario's largest transit agencies is down between 80 and 90 per cent since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, in a situation a national industry group said mirrors the experience of many local services.
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SIU investigates after man, 28, hit by Toronto police cruiser

SIU investigates after man, 28, hit by Toronto police cruiser

TORONTO — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after it says a man was struck by a Toronto police cruiser during his arrest. The Special Investigations Unit says officers were responding to a robbery in the city's downtown core around 6:40 p.m.
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Charities, groups adapt Easter programs for those in need amid COVID-19

Charities, groups adapt Easter programs for those in need amid COVID-19

TORONTO — For almost a decade, the Easter long weekend has brought almost 500 Haligonians in need to the Souls Harbour Rescue Mission, where they tuck into a free, three-course meal surrounded by other diners and volunteers.
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No winning ticket for Saturday night's $14.5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

No winning ticket for Saturday night's $14.5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket for the $14.5 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize went to a lottery player in British Columbia.
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Ontario extends emergency orders, reports 31 new deaths from COVID-19

Ontario extends emergency orders, reports 31 new deaths from COVID-19

TORONTO — Thousands of Ontario businesses have answered the call to help manufacture supplies for the fight against COVID-19, Premier Doug Ford said on Saturday as the province extended emergency measures for two more weeks.
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Toronto police roll out stricter COVID-19 enforcement after letter from mayor

Toronto police roll out stricter COVID-19 enforcement after letter from mayor

Toronto police are ramping up their crackdown on people who aren't taking physical distancing seriously.
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