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COVID-19: Canadians expect more working from home in post-pandemic world

COVID-19: Canadians expect more working from home in post-pandemic world

Research found almost three in four Canadians expect more people to work from home than before
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COVID-19: Restrictions at Canada-U.S. border could soon be eased, Trump suggests

COVID-19: Restrictions at Canada-U.S. border could soon be eased, Trump suggests

The feeling may not be mutual, given the extent of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S
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COVID-19: Canadians want serious progress on virus before returning to work, poll says

COVID-19: Canadians want serious progress on virus before returning to work, poll says

One-quarter of respondents said they would want to see only sporadic cases being discovered before restrictions are lifted
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ONTARIO: Should seniors with COVID-19 be removed from LTC homes?

ONTARIO: Should seniors with COVID-19 be removed from LTC homes?

Long term care homes were underfunded, understaffed even before COVID-19
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COVID-19: Public Health releases recommendations to keep LTC home residents safe

COVID-19: Public Health releases recommendations to keep LTC home residents safe

Screenings for COVID-19 before every staff shift or essential visitor entry, and daily for residents among them
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WORLD: WHO issues guidelines for lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Is Canada ready?

WORLD: WHO issues guidelines for lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Is Canada ready?

WHO is releasing new guidelines Tuesday for what should be in place before easing restrictions
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ONTARIO: Wildlife expected to boom as humans stay home

ONTARIO: Wildlife expected to boom as humans stay home

Experts say that if air quality improves, native plant survival improves, which in turn improves the insect and bird populations
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COVID-19: Don't take small social risks during coronavirus pandemic, epidemiologist pleads

COVID-19: Don't take small social risks during coronavirus pandemic, epidemiologist pleads

Even people who are practising social distancing can be exposed to COVID-19 when doing essential activities like getting groceries or exercising outdoors, experts say
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ONTARIO: Plan implemented to address COVID-19 in long-term care homes (updated)

ONTARIO: Plan implemented to address COVID-19 in long-term care homes (updated)

Ford says the front lines of the battle against the virus have shifted to seniors homes, with 93 outbreaks at such facilities across Ontario
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COVID-19: ‘Dumbbells are now the new toilet paper’

COVID-19: ‘Dumbbells are now the new toilet paper’

COVID-19 leads to demand for fitness equipment
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