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CANADA: Has COVID-19 illuminated the urgent need for paid sick days?

CANADA: Has COVID-19 illuminated the urgent need for paid sick days?

Since March 2020, more than 7,900 workplace COVID-19 outbreaks have occurred
Appointments open Friday for drive-thru vaccination clinic at Canada's Wonderland (VIDEO)

Appointments open Friday for drive-thru vaccination clinic at Canada's Wonderland (VIDEO)

'This clinic format provides another option for residents who have mobility constraints to receive a vaccine from the comfort of a vehicle,' says York Region spokesperson  
$360M York Regional Police operating budget includes 23 additional members

$360M York Regional Police operating budget includes 23 additional members

The 2021 $34.3 million capital budget includes funding for the new Newmarket station
Cyclist injured after colliding with oncoming vehicle on Mulock in Newmarket (4 photos)

Cyclist injured after colliding with oncoming vehicle on Mulock in Newmarket (4 photos)

The young male rode off the sidewalk into traffic, according to a witness to the Thursday afternoon incident
Georgina man accused of driving with more than 4 times legal alcohol limit

Georgina man accused of driving with more than 4 times legal alcohol limit

OPP say a motor vehicle was stopped in the live lane of traffic on Highway 6 in Southgate.
Smiley Reilly brings 'unexpected light', says DeafBlind Ontario intervenor

Smiley Reilly brings 'unexpected light', says DeafBlind Ontario intervenor

After Reilly got sick, her Papa, Mother, and I wanted to ensure she had the best quality of life and care; as she will need this support to live as independently as possible,' says her grandmother
Stricter measures needed to reduce COVID-19 variant spread, epidemiologist says

Stricter measures needed to reduce COVID-19 variant spread, epidemiologist says

The province's top doctor has said the variant cases are causing more severe illness, leading to intensive care admissions and deaths
Periods of heavy rain, strong wind gusts expected into Friday afternoon

Periods of heavy rain, strong wind gusts expected into Friday afternoon

Up to 50 mm of rain is possible in some areas. The rain is expected to begin overnight and continue into Friday
York Region to vaccinate ages 45 to 60 in COVID-19 hotspots to win 'war' against variants, says top doc

York Region to vaccinate ages 45 to 60 in COVID-19 hotspots to win 'war' against variants, says top doc

"Most experts think the variants will win, but we think otherwise that the vaccines can win. But that requires a lot of speed and nimbleness," Dr. Karim Kurji
York Region targeting manufacturing plants, gyms, hookah bars to avoid new lockdown

York Region targeting manufacturing plants, gyms, hookah bars to avoid new lockdown

'I don't think ... lockdowns necessarily bring down case numbers,' says medical officer of health. 'We have excellent case management, and we know where the outbreaks are arising from.'