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CANADA: Simple drug possession should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal one, experts say

CANADA: Simple drug possession should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal one, experts say

Why are police still charging youth with simple drug possession? The case for decriminalization
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COVID-19 Outbreak declared at Niagara Falls Catholic elementary school

COVID-19 Outbreak declared at Niagara Falls Catholic elementary school

St. Catharines Catholic elementary school confirms new case as well
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Niagara could see between 40 and 60 cases per day by the end of the month in a pessimistic scenario; Hirji

Niagara could see between 40 and 60 cases per day by the end of the month in a pessimistic scenario; Hirji

The region's first COVID-related death in several months was an elderly person
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Weeks in after area schools opened, Thorold DSBN trustee says board is optimistic

Weeks in after area schools opened, Thorold DSBN trustee says board is optimistic

No signals from the province to close down schools on Monday news conference
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$250K donation will fund area student nutrition programs

$250K donation will fund area student nutrition programs

FirstOntario Credit Union donation made to not-for-profit agencies to support healthy snacks in schools for the 2020/2021 school year
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Brock expert puts focus on crisis communication

Brock expert puts focus on crisis communication

'Canadian organizations must base their communication in times of crisis on more than 'anecdotal experience or hunches,' says professor Duncan Koerber
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$500K allotted to Niagara region for PSW training

$500K allotted to Niagara region for PSW training

Announcement comes days after the province invested $461 million to temporarily enhance PSW wages
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WATCH: Premier announces additional funding for schools in COVID hotspots

WATCH: Premier announces additional funding for schools in COVID hotspots

$35 million in funding available to schools in Toronto, Ottawa, Peel and York regions
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37 new cases, one death and three new outbreaks at care homes reported in Niagara after the weekend

37 new cases, one death and three new outbreaks at care homes reported in Niagara after the weekend

Niagara Falls Lundy Manor is once again dealing with an outbreak of the virus
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WATCH: Applications open today for two federal COVID benefit programs

WATCH: Applications open today for two federal COVID benefit programs

Applications for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) open as of this morning
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