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Federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates to be suspended for domestic, outbound travellers

Federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates to be suspended for domestic, outbound travellers

OTTAWA — The Canadian government will "suspend" COVID-19 vaccine mandates for domestic and outbound international travellers and federally regulated workers, ministers announced Tuesday.
Severn man installs speed radar sign to slow drivers down

Severn man installs speed radar sign to slow drivers down

'I’m worried about the overall safety of our community,' says resident who spent more than $3,000 to purchase a radar-activated sign
Cambridge family opens hearts and home to Ukrainian newcomers

Cambridge family opens hearts and home to Ukrainian newcomers

'What you receive in return, is much more than what you give out'
Police search Temiscaming home relating to Joly-Durocher case

Police search Temiscaming home relating to Joly-Durocher case

'As this is an active investigation, we cannot provide further details at this time'
High school students across Canada to be trained on how to administer naloxone

High school students across Canada to be trained on how to administer naloxone

MONTREAL — Hundreds of thousands of high school students in Canada will be given training on how to respond to someone overdosing on opioids, including on how to administer naloxone — a drug used to reverse the effects of overdoses.
Biden to visit 'pariah' Saudi Arabia and Israel next month

Biden to visit 'pariah' Saudi Arabia and Israel next month

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden confirmed on Tuesday that he will visit Saudi Arabia next month for talks with leaders of the kingdom, a dramatic reordering of his stance on the kingdom that he pledged to make a “pariah” as a Democratic candida
'These lives were precious': Toronto van attacker sentenced to life in prison

'These lives were precious': Toronto van attacker sentenced to life in prison

TORONTO — Grief, anger and a sense of profound loss filled a Toronto courtroom Monday as a mass murderer responsible for the deadliest attack in the city's history was sentenced to life behind bars.
Community plans vigil for alleged murder victim

Community plans vigil for alleged murder victim

Community will gather at Sunset Point Tuesday night, says acting mayor
Oro-Medonte woman calling for action after dog attacks

Oro-Medonte woman calling for action after dog attacks

Dog has attacked numerous times in past year, resident says; 'We are the worst-off of the victims, but we have other neighbours that have complained'
THE BIG READ: On a mission to save seniors from nursing home horrors

THE BIG READ: On a mission to save seniors from nursing home horrors

Ravaged by COVID, Ontario's long-term care homes endured nearly 4,500 deaths during the pandemic. A determined group of personal support workers is trying a different way to protect the elderly