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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
#BREAKING : The Toronto Police Association, a union representing about 8,000 uniform and civilian officers, says it will oppose the new mandatory vaccination policy for TPS announced today by Police Chief James Ramer.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
Two travellers who arrived in Toronto from the United States have been fined almost $20,000 each for providing fake COVID-19 vaccination documents and lying about pre-departure tests
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
Former U.S. President Barack Obama endorsed Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on Thursday. "Justin has been an effective leader and strong voice for democratic values, and I’m proud of the work we did together."
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
5 years
After 45 years, we join Darryl Dahmer's legions of fans in thanking him for his dedication and commitment. Congrats, Darryl! Thank you for getting us to work and school for nearly half a century.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
5 years
The CAFE Harbord location has re-opened after the owner brought in machinery to remove the 4,000 pound cement blocks placed in front of the store by Toronto by-law officers.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
#BREAKING : Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment says attendees to its events must be vaccinated as of September 22 to gain entry. MLSE says it will not accept a negative COVID-19 test result.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
Doug Ford is facing online backlash after visiting Hazel McCallion for her 100th birthday over the weekend with the province's stay-at-home order still in effect.
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3 years
#BREAKING Prime minister Justin Trudeau has officially announced the Canada-U.S. border will remain closed for another month until at least January 21.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
“People should not be penalized for their choice to either get vaccinated or to not be vaccinated," MPP Rick Nicholls said Tuesday while announcing he was stepping down as deputy speaker
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
6 years
TTC vehicle gets swallowed up by sinkhole
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
4 years
Nav Bhatia, widely known as the Toronto Raptors‘ superfan who has attended almost all of the franchise’s home games, will become one of the first honourees into a new “Superfan Gallery” at the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
#BREAKING : Toronto’s University Health Network says unvaccinated staff will be terminated after two weeks of being placed on unpaid leave if they refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine by October 8
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
The CN Tower will be lit orange on Canada Day “in solidarity with and in support of Indigenous communities across Canada”
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
In April of last year, 78% of respondents believed Doug Ford was handling the pandemic well at the time. That dipped to 55% approval in November 2020 and now, it's plummeted to 32% as of this month.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
#BREAKING : Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse wins gold in the men's 200m at the Tokyo Olympics.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
8 years
Canadians Drake, Lilly Singh among top influencers on Internet as chosen by Time magazine
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
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MPP Nicholls said both he and his wife will not be getting the COVID-19 vaccine because of concerns surrounding the shot, saying they have done their own research
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
5 years
“Masai Ujiri is one of the finest people I know:” Mayor John Tory defends Ujiri after @Raptors president accused of assaulting sheriff's deputy in Oakland #WeTheNorth
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
#BREAKING : The Ontario government is further accelerating the second dose interval for individuals who received their first dose of an AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to eight weeks from 12 weeks.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
6 years
Transport truck crashes on westbound Hwy. 401 near Meadowvale, spilling its load of yogurt onto the highway
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
#NEW : Seneca College is making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for staff and students returning to campus in September.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
5 years
Dior is being accused of racism over its latest ad for its "Sauvage" cologne, which features an unidentified Indigenous man dancing in traditional dress and a voice-over by Johnny Depp.
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3 years
#BREAKING : “We need as much domestic capacity for vaccine production as possible.” Justin Trudeau has announced that two companies are now on track to produce COVID-19 vaccines in Canada.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
GOLD FOR CANADA IN WOMEN'S SOCCER!!! #TeamCanada #Olympics
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#BREAKING : British Columbia is introducing a vaccine card for residents to get access to restaurants, clubs, sporting events and other activities.
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3 years
#BREAKING CEO Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook and Instagram will block President Donald Trump's accounts "indefinitely and for at least the next two weeks until the peaceful transition of power is complete."
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
The Winnipeg Jets will require all fans to be fully vaccinated to attend home games at Canada Life Centre this season.
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#BREAKING : Ontario lowers minimum age for AstraZeneca shot to 40 from 55
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
Most vaccinated Canadians say they “don’t have a lot of sympathy” for unvaccinated Canadians who have tested positive for COVID-19.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
#BREAKING : The federal government is set to announce today that fully vaccinated Canadian travellers will no longer need to spend 14 days in quarantine upon arriving home.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
6 years
The province of Alberta investigating video that shows a Kodiak bear from Discovery Wildlife Park being hand-fed ice cream at the local Dairy Queen
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
#UPDATE : A planned announcement on a provincial vaccine certificate program which was scheduled for Tuesday has been called off with no indication of when it will be rescheduled.
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3 years
A new poll suggests a majority of Canadians (58%) believe proof of vaccination should be required of all essential and non-essential travellers entering the country.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
8 years
Obama was “elected by the world” and “Trump is rejected by the world," French PM says in Ottawa
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
A CityNews camera operator was kicked out of Yonge-Dundas Square on Saturday by a police officer and told they were “not essential” while gathering footage of the police presence in the square.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
#LATEST : After a politically disastrous weekend for the provincial government, there are calls from the opposition for Doug Ford to step down as Ontario's Premier.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
5 years
Premier Doug Ford booed by crowd gathered for @Raptors parade and fan rally at Nathan Phillips Square. Mayor John Tory and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau enjoy warmer reception from #Toronto crowd #WeTheNorth #ONpoli #TOpoli #Canpoli
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
5 years
Robbie Robertson says he’s ‘inspired’ by The Weeknd
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
7 years
Toronto actor to play Aladdin in live-action movie
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
More than 100 staff members at a Windsor hospital are being placed on unpaid leave for not receiving their first vaccine doses by a set deadline. If those staff members have not received a first dose by October 7, their employment will be terminated.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
After 45 years in radio, our leader, mentor and friend @Metcalfe680News is hanging up his microphone. Scott has mentored thousands of broadcasters over the years. We are forever grateful for his kindness and empathy. Congratulations on your retirement, Scott! #ThankYouScott
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
Dr. Eileen de Villa points to the Immunization of School Pupils Act, which requires all children under the age of 18 registered in school provide proof of immunization against diseases listed in the act
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
The Toronto District School Board is calling on the province to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of compulsory vaccinations kids need to have in order to attend school.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
#BREAKING : The federal government will make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for commercial air passengers and travellers on interprovincial rail (trains) and large marine vessels, such as cruise ships.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
Several Conservative campaign workers have been let go after they were spotted among a crowd of raucous protesters Friday night which forced the cancellation of a Liberal event in Bolton due to security concerns
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
#BREAKING : Step 3 of Ontario's reopening plan is slated to begin on Friday, July 16 - five days ahead of schedule, sources confirm with @richard680news . Indoor dining will be allowed under this step with gyms and movie theatres opening at 50% capacity.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
A Kingston pub is banned from serving booze for refusing to play by the province’s pandemic rules.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
6 years
More than a dozen therapy dogs and volunteers gathered Thursday at the memorial for victims of Monday's van attack at Mel Lastman Square to provide comfort and companionship to mourners
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
4 years
Canadian hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer is offering to modify its production line to make protective visors for doctors, nurses and first responders.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
The University of Toronto is the latest school to announce that vaccinations are mandatory for students living on residence ahead of the fall.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
6 years
Comedian and Scarborough native Mike Myers named an Officer of the Order of Canada
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
4 years
#BREAKING The Ford government has tabled at bill that would move Ontario permanently to daylight time. Clocks are set to change on November 1st at 2 a.m.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
#BREAKING : A three-year-old girl at the centre of an Amber Alert overnight has been fonud safe.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
6 years
Trudeau disappointed by Pope's decision not to apologize for residential schools
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
#NEW : Peel Region will begin on-site vaccinations for adult workers in COVID-19 hotspots starting with Amazon, Maple Leaf Foods, and Maple Lodge Farms.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
"I do not understand, for the life of me, why this is such an issue." Toronto Mayor John Tory and Peel Region's top doctor are among those speaking out on the Ford government's reluctance to create a vaccine passport.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
4 years
Peel region has rejected the province’s COVID-19 guidelines as too lenient, and is bringing in its own, more stricter measures
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
A brave little dog that fiercely fought off a coyote in Scarborough to save her 10-year-old owner is now home, after receiving more than $6,000 worth of treatment in the canine ICU.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
#BREAKING : The Toronto Blue Jays will require fans to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test in order to attend their home games and possibly playoff games as of Sept. 13.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
One protester - who says he knows more than the scientists - joined the crowd of anti-vaccine protesters at hospital row today, to make a point using sarcasm.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
Ontario’s four largest teachers unions have released a joint statement in support of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations in schools.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
NEW: Air Canada is introducing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for its employees that goes into effect October 30th. Under the new vaccination system, testing will not be offered as an alternative.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
6 years
Tim Hortons is seeking to shut down an apparent knock-off restaurant in India, whose logo and branding appear to mimic the Canadian coffee chain right down to the font and colour of the logo
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
4 years
#BREAKING : Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse has been named the #NBA coach of the year.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
Thousands are attending a vigil at the London Muslim Mosque honouring the five family members struck by a vehicle on Sunday night. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Doug Ford are among the massive crowd gathered.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
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#BREAKING : Canada's government says all of its federal public servants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Implementation is expected sometime this fall.
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#BREAKING : Canada's Mohammed Ahmed races to silver in 5,000 metres
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NEW: Air Canada and WestJet are applauding the government's decision to make vaccinations mandatory for air passengers by the end of October. "We continue to be a strong partner in vaccination rollout."
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
A new poll finds more than three quarters of Canadians want to see some form of COVID-19 vaccine status identification
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#NEW : Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment has announced they will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result in order to enter any of their arenas, stadiums or restaurants by mid-September.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
Three major unions are calling for a “universal wage” of $25 an hour for all personal support workers regardless of what part of the provincial system they work in.
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Essential workers who put food in grocery stores through the Ontario Food Terminal are pleading with the government to prioritize them for vaccinations, as more of them fall ill.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
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#BREAKING : A Peel Police sergeant has been suspended and an internal investigation has been launched after the officer was seen interacting with protesters, posing for pictures, and not wearing a mask outside Huf Gym in Mississauga.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
4 years
The infamous “Chair girl,” who made headlines this year when she launched a chair off a balcony onto the Gardiner Expressway, makes a brief appearance in the new Drake video.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
NEW: Western University will require students in residence to have received at least a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, assuming supply allows.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
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“This truly is an epic celebration:” Aerial view shows massive crowds gathered in downtown Toronto for @Raptors NBA championship parade #WeTheNorth #WeTheChampions #Toronto
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
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#BREAKING : Canadian Damian Warner has won the gold medal in the men's decathlon, capturing his first title in the event that crowns the "world's greatest athlete."
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
#BREAKING : Ontario to begin vaccinations on a 24/7 basis at some pharmacies, many in hot spot regions
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The president of the Ontario Hospital Association says there are now 421 COVID patients in ICU beds across the province. It marks the highest number of COVID patients in critical care since the pandemic began last March.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
Premier Doug Ford’s approval rating has dropped more than 20 points in the last 12 months. A new poll finds Ford sits eighth out of the 10 Canadian premiers in approval.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
4 years
A research team comprising of clinical microbiologists and infectious disease specialists from Sunnybrook Hospital, McMaster University and University of Toronto has isolated the virus responsible for causing COVID-19.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
5 years
Joaquin Phoenix made an appearance at St. George station today in support of an animal justice campaign "BeFairBeVegan." Phoenix is in Toronto for his new film "The Joker" being shown at TIFF.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
Brantford residents pay tribute to Walter Gretzky by tapping their hockey sticks on the ground as the funeral procession made its way from the church
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
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Dr. Eillen de Villa is calling on the province to make it mandatory for employers provide workers with at least five paid sick days and 10 days of emergency paid sick leave.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
5 years
"This is a comfortable land. Our cars have heated seats. Our winter coats have Bluetooth. Our hot dinners come right to our door ... now we even begrudge having to help save the life of a child. That is what citizens are complaining about today." OPINION:
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
Hillary Clinton has endorsed Justin Trudeau one after former U.S. President Barack Obama offered his support to the Liberal candidate. "I'm wishing him and our progressive Canadian neighbors the best in Monday's election."
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
The owner of a Toronto restaurant requested on Sunday that unvaccinated patrons choose to sit at a patio instead of indoors when dining. "Each business has to make up their own guidelines with regard to vaccinated v.s. unvaccinated diners indoors."
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
Toronto Mayor John Tory is the latest prominent figure to call for a province-wide, proof-of-vaccination system saying the move is key to keep businesses open and avoid a fourth wave of COVID-19.
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CityNews 680 (Inactive)
3 years
Ontario's Science Advisory Table is recommending the government consider implementing a vaccine certificate. The panel suggests it could allow for quicker reopening of high-risk settings with an increased capacity.
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