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CANADA: Better broadband, cellular access induced by COVID-19

CANADA: Better broadband, cellular access induced by COVID-19

Farmers, cottagers and small business organizations are among the groups clamouring for better broadband in Ontario, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
Flu season 'exceptionally low' so far, public health says

Flu season 'exceptionally low' so far, public health says

Flu report says in the first week of November, not one province or territory reported a single patient hospitalized with the flu, compared with 60 during the same week a year ago
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Good morning, Thorold!

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COVID-19: Business group says lockdown loopholes hurt small retailers, benefit big box stores

COVID-19: Business group says lockdown loopholes hurt small retailers, benefit big box stores

Some business advocates say the retailers that have benefited most tend to be bigger stores with more products from which to be deemed essential
Numbers put Niagara close to Red level, says Hirji

Numbers put Niagara close to Red level, says Hirji

Says he has sympathy for restaurants after petition racks up over 2700 signatures
Stevensville restaurant worker feeling 'blessed' after $1M lottery win

Stevensville restaurant worker feeling 'blessed' after $1M lottery win

The 46-year-old plans to pay for university for his children
Arrest made in Welland arson investigation

Arrest made in Welland arson investigation

Niagara Police responded to the incident on October 9
Migrant worker who died in Lincoln farm accident remembered as loving family man

Migrant worker who died in Lincoln farm accident remembered as loving family man

49-year-old from Grenada died on November 9
Ontario government considering longer break to counter COVID-19 post holidays

Ontario government considering longer break to counter COVID-19 post holidays

Plan to be announced in next week or two, says education minister
Brock University ensures future of Rodman Hall art collection

Brock University ensures future of Rodman Hall art collection

University will transfer ownership of the art collection to Rodman Hall Art Centre