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Ontario Chamber forecasts moderate rebound in economy after vaccine rollout

Ontario Chamber forecasts moderate rebound in economy after vaccine rollout

'Only 21 per cent of businesses are confident in Ontario’s economic outlook—a historic low—reflecting the stark reality in which businesses continue to grapple with the financial and logistical challenges of operating under a pandemic,' chamber president says
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Next few days may reveal if U.K. variant is spreading, says York Region's top doc

Next few days may reveal if U.K. variant is spreading, says York Region's top doc

While the trends have been positive in recent weeks, Dr. Karim Kurji is scrutinizing daily new case numbers after a spike yesterday
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WATCH: COVID case counts dropping in many Ontario communities but the COVID variant is causing worry

WATCH: COVID case counts dropping in many Ontario communities but the COVID variant is causing worry

Experts says current precautions and vaccines should be able to defeat the variant if people exercise care
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York Region orders investigation into on-the-job violence against paramedics

York Region orders investigation into on-the-job violence against paramedics

York regional council has ordered a report on the problem be created and presented to them by this fall
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Bell Let's Talk Day inspires local volunteer to share his story to give others hope

Bell Let's Talk Day inspires local volunteer to share his story to give others hope

Brent Morning shares his experience with mental health issues to encourage others to reach out when help is needed
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Error causes over-reporting in province's vaccination update

Error causes over-reporting in province's vaccination update

Nearly double the actual number of people who have received two doses of the vaccine was being reported until today
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Women cheer Newmarket shelter clients with pizza delivery

Ahmadiyya Muslim Women cheer Newmarket shelter clients with pizza delivery

'The pandemic is a golden opportunity for us to help serve humanity,' says Riffat Hina, women's association president 
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What's Going Up: 9 townhouse units proposed for Roxborough Road in Newmarket

What's Going Up: 9 townhouse units proposed for Roxborough Road in Newmarket

NSD2M Corporation wants to build two buildings on the corner lot where a single detached house currently sits
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WATCH: Technical briefing on Canada's vaccine distribution

WATCH: Technical briefing on Canada's vaccine distribution

Watch an update on the COVID-19 distribution live here
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Lake Simcoe ice conditions 'unsafe and unpredictable'

Lake Simcoe ice conditions 'unsafe and unpredictable'

York Regional Police are issuing a warning after two incidents of people and pets going through ice
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