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CANADA: Senator hears desperate plea from Afghan woman MP fearing Taliban reprisals

CANADA: Senator hears desperate plea from Afghan woman MP fearing Taliban reprisals

Sen. Salma Ataullahjan says she has received daily appeals for help to escape the Taliban from Afghans she met on official parliamentary business
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ONTARIO: Vaccine booking portal sees appointments double after passport announcement

ONTARIO: Vaccine booking portal sees appointments double after passport announcement

A spokeswoman for Elliott said there were 7,125 COVID-19 vaccine appointments booked through the provincial portal alone on Wednesday, compared to 3,479 a day earlier, before the certificate plan was announced
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ONTARIO: Doctors urged to be selective about issuing medical exemptions for COVID vax

ONTARIO: Doctors urged to be selective about issuing medical exemptions for COVID vax

There are very few legitimate medical reasons not to get vaccinated against COVID-19, doctor says
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ONTARIO: What a Rush! Barrie Zehr's beer wall a hit for iconic Canadian band

ONTARIO: What a Rush! Barrie Zehr's beer wall a hit for iconic Canadian band

'I’ve seen them live about 13 times, so yeah, I am a huge Rush fan. They’re my idols,' says Barrie grocery manager, whose 'beer throne' has been featured on Rush's social media
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CANADA: Four leaders square off in first televised debate of federal election campaign

CANADA: Four leaders square off in first televised debate of federal election campaign

Only four leaders — the Liberals' Justin Trudeau, the Conservatives' Erin O'Toole, the Bloc Québécois' Yves-Francois Blanchet and the NDP's Jagmeet Singh — will take part
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COVID-19: Ontario lifts class size, distancing requirements in indoor post-secondary classrooms

COVID-19: Ontario lifts class size, distancing requirements in indoor post-secondary classrooms

Schools also have the option to require vaccines for those without a medical exemption
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ONTARIO: Fergus backs its local bagpiper after by-law officers, police visit due to complaints

ONTARIO: Fergus backs its local bagpiper after by-law officers, police visit due to complaints

Community showing their support for local bagpiper Peter Hummel with lawn signs after complaints to bylaw and police
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CANADA: Tories target Trudeau on economy as new StatCan figures show recent contraction

CANADA: Tories target Trudeau on economy as new StatCan figures show recent contraction

Conservatives, NDP show momentum heading into second half of campaign: poll
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ONTARIO: Critics call for haste on vaccine certificates as government develops policy

ONTARIO: Critics call for haste on vaccine certificates as government develops policy

Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath accused Premier Doug Ford of dragging his feet on the issue and putting Ontario "in a dangerous position" as it heads into the fourth wave of the pandemic
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CANADA: National Trust puts North Bay's underground NORAD Complex on Endangered Places List

CANADA: National Trust puts North Bay's underground NORAD Complex on Endangered Places List

The National Trust notes that this unique site is in good condition and holds potential for creative and innovative reuse
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