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LIVE: Ontario to announce next reopening stage Thursday

LIVE: Ontario to announce next reopening stage Thursday

Premier Doug Ford says next stage to include opening of low-risk, seasonal workplaces
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Backyard fire ban lifted in Nipissing First Nation

Backyard fire ban lifted in Nipissing First Nation

NFN asks residents to continue to observe social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 while enjoying a backyard fire. 
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LIVE: PM announces $2.5B in aid for seniors

LIVE: PM announces $2.5B in aid for seniors

Recipients of Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement to see one-time increase under new federal measures
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What can re-opening businesses learn from grocery stores?

What can re-opening businesses learn from grocery stores?

'We have always prided ourselves on cleanliness but this has certainly taken it up a notch'
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Bagpipe and drum trio warm up spirits on a chilly weekend

Bagpipe and drum trio warm up spirits on a chilly weekend

The trio includes Rob Sanders, George Winters and Lisa Hurtubise- all are members of the North Bay Pipe and Drum Band.
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VILLAGE VIDEO: Watch this snow coronavirus take shape in under two minutes (timelapse)

VILLAGE VIDEO: Watch this snow coronavirus take shape in under two minutes (timelapse)

This is someone's job!
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Stickhandling through the challenges of operating hockey rink turned homeless shelter

Stickhandling through the challenges of operating hockey rink turned homeless shelter

'These are homeless people that live in desperate times and things happen so we need to work with them'
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Ontario expected to extend state of emergency to June 2

Ontario expected to extend state of emergency to June 2

Legislature will sit Tuesday to vote on the motion to extend the state of emergency
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Family fatigue is real and it's threatening your mental health in quarantine

Family fatigue is real and it's threatening your mental health in quarantine

When it comes to spending time with the same people day after day, taking time away from your living situation and taking time for yourself is a key step we can all take. In this rare example, when it comes to family time, less is sometimes more.
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How COVID-19 has disrupted the global mining industry

How COVID-19 has disrupted the global mining industry

The mining industry is experiencing a downturn like no other
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