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ONTARIO: Video showing large crowds and long lines in Niagara Falls causes outrage

ONTARIO: Video showing large crowds and long lines in Niagara Falls causes outrage

Images of packed Clifton Hill emerges day after record number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario
CANADA: Experts say feds should invest $50B in green projects for post-pandemic stimulus

CANADA: Experts say feds should invest $50B in green projects for post-pandemic stimulus

The report includes five overarching recommendations and 22 specific measures the group believes government should take when contemplating how to kick-start the economy
COVID-19: Feds relax fingerprinting rules when screening new hires

COVID-19: Feds relax fingerprinting rules when screening new hires

The government must ensure it can effectively respond to public needs during COVID-19 by hiring badly needed workers, the secretariat said
CANADA: No evidence of Trudeau contact with WE Charity before deal awarded, PCO says

CANADA: No evidence of Trudeau contact with WE Charity before deal awarded, PCO says

Clerk of the Privy Council Ian Shugart made the comment during testimony Tuesday morning before the House of Commons finance committee
CANADA: Most Canadians want social media companies to do more about racism, hate online, poll suggests

CANADA: Most Canadians want social media companies to do more about racism, hate online, poll suggests

The poll suggests that younger people were far more likely to believe that freedom of expression should be protected
ONTARIO: Police suspect Northwestern Ont. blueberry picker was killed by bear

ONTARIO: Police suspect Northwestern Ont. blueberry picker was killed by bear

OPP say victim was out picking blueberries on Monday and did not return home, leading to a search for the man.
CANADA: New COVID-19 outbreaks among young adults spark concern about bars, restaurants

CANADA: New COVID-19 outbreaks among young adults spark concern about bars, restaurants

Ontario reported it's largest daily number of confirmed cases since the end of June, Alberta and BC have also seen surges
ONTARIO: Ford urges young people to maintain public health rules amid rise in COVID-19 cases

ONTARIO: Ford urges young people to maintain public health rules amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Province reported over 200 new cases for the first time since June
ONTARIO: Autism services waitlist grew to 27,600 children in 2019-2020, watchdog says

ONTARIO: Autism services waitlist grew to 27,600 children in 2019-2020, watchdog says

Following a backlash, the government announced last year it would create a needs-based program starting in 2021
WATCH: Two new long-term care homes will be built in Mississauga by 2021, Ford says

WATCH: Two new long-term care homes will be built in Mississauga by 2021, Ford says

Through the Accelerated Build Pilot Program, beds will be available in months rather than years