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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario government announces relief fund for laid off workers
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March 23, 2020
Ontario Community Services Minister Todd Smith and Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark announced on Monday that the provincial government would commit $200 million in assistance for individuals and organizations across the province impacted by COVID-19. Smith said part of the funding will provide direct support for people laid off at bars, restaurants and other businesses. Smith said people will be able to access the assistance "right away."
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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario government announces relief fund for laid off workers04:02 | March 23, 2020 -
Record winter storm buries Eastern Canada02:15 | 11 hours ago -
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Toronto prepares to dig out as historic snowstorm wallops Toronto area01:53 | January 26, 2026 -
Flights, schools cancelled in Toronto as ‘historic’ winter storm wallops Ontario03:45 | January 25, 2026 -
Massive winter snowstorm across North America prompts many to play outside05:42 | January 25, 2026 -
Extreme cold, incoming snow already disrupting travel plans at Toronto’s Pearson Airport02:14 | January 24, 2026 -
Toronto honours emergency shelter and homelessness service workers02:01 | January 23, 2026 -
Extreme cold weather warnings issued across Canada01:48 | January 23, 2026 -
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1 man shot outside Woodbridge home, suspects flee in Porsche02:01 | January 21, 2026 -
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Gun buyback under scrutiny as costs and impact are debated09:22 | January 20, 2026 -
Snowstorms smother Eastern Canada, cause power outage01:42 | January 19, 2026 -
Doug Ford slams Carney EV deal with China, says PM was using ‘burner phone’ on trip05:18 | January 19, 2026 -
Toronto opens additonal warming centres as blizzard, snow squall warnings in place for parts of Ontario02:13 | January 19, 2026 -
Bo Bichette leaves Jays for Mets02:29 | January 19, 2026 -
‘Blue Monday’ blues: How to spot struggles and boost well-being04:31 | January 19, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Toronto: Jan. 18, 202609:59 | January 18, 2026
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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario government announces relief fund for laid off workers04:02 | March 23, 2020
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Record winter storm buries Eastern Canada02:15 | 11 hours ago
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Science News Now: From space debris to ocean heat and the common cold05:28 | January 26, 2026
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Toronto prepares to dig out as historic snowstorm wallops Toronto area01:53 | January 26, 2026
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Flights, schools cancelled in Toronto as ‘historic’ winter storm wallops Ontario03:45 | January 25, 2026
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Massive winter snowstorm across North America prompts many to play outside05:42 | January 25, 2026
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Extreme cold, incoming snow already disrupting travel plans at Toronto’s Pearson Airport02:14 | January 24, 2026
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Toronto honours emergency shelter and homelessness service workers02:01 | January 23, 2026
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This Week in Washington: Greenland deal, Board of Peace and Ukraine peace talks09:24 | January 23, 2026
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Federal government reviewing export request for Marineland belugas ‘expeditiously’02:16 | January 22, 2026
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Gun buyback under scrutiny as costs and impact are debated09:22 | January 20, 2026
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Doug Ford slams Carney EV deal with China, says PM was using ‘burner phone’ on trip05:18 | January 19, 2026
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Jan. 18, 202609:59 | January 18, 2026
Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario government announces relief fund for laid off workers
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March 23, 2020
Ontario Community Services Minister Todd Smith and Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark announced on Monday that the provincial government would commit $200 million in assistance for individuals and organizations across the province impacted by COVID-19. Smith said part of the funding will provide direct support for people laid off at bars, restaurants and other businesses. Smith said people will be able to access the assistance "right away."
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