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Coronavirus outbreak: Ford says Ontario has ‘so far’ avoided ‘worst case scenario’ of COVID-19
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April 20, 2020
During a COVID-19 update on Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that the province has “so far” avoided a “worst case scenario” due to collective efforts on the part of Ontario residents to follow physical distancing orders and advice from health experts. Ford added the province still has "far to go,” but that new modelling numbers received on Monday “clearly show” that attempts to slow the spread of COVID-19 are working.
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Feds threaten legal action against Stelco steel plant, over plans to lay off up to 500 workers02:06 | October 6, 2026 -
Sentencing hearing for Burlington couple who defrauded Taylor Swift concertgoers by selling fake tickets02:15 | October 6, 2026
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Coronavirus outbreak: Ford says Ontario has ‘so far’ avoided ‘worst case scenario’ of COVID-1901:52 | April 20, 2020
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Oct. 1724:03 | October 17, 2026
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Global National: Oct. 1721:22 | October 17, 2026
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Focus Ontario: American Accusations and OSAP Limitations23:00 | October 17, 2026
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‘Girls Take Flight’ at Billy Bishop Airport shows next generation the possibilities in aviation02:05 | October 17, 2026
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Suspect vehicle identified in fatal Vaughan hit-and-run02:02 | October 16, 2026
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Helen Sedo’s brother is upset Helen’s husband convicted of killing her, is out on statutory release.02:01 | October 16, 2026
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Record $90-million Lotto Max jackpot draw tonight01:58 | October 16, 2026
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Whitby Public Library calls on provincial, federal governments to address homelessness, mental health challenges01:57 | October 16, 2026
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Recognizing Canada’s top young changemakers01:48 | October 16, 2026
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Fully autonomous vehicles coming to Toronto in 202802:04 | October 16, 2026
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Canadians’ changing paths to home ownership04:00 | October 16, 2026
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Stelco proceeds with layoffs at Hamilton plant despite threats of legal action02:08 | October 13, 2026
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‘We feel like pawns’: USW Local 1005 president reacts to Hamilton Stelco layoffs04:16 | October 12, 2026
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Israeli flags reportedly set on fire outside Toronto worship centre01:45 | October 7, 2026
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Day of Pink’ ‘INSPIRE Tour’ kicks off05:04 | October 7, 2026
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Coronavirus outbreak: Ford says Ontario has ‘so far’ avoided ‘worst case scenario’ of COVID-19
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April 20, 2020
During a COVID-19 update on Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that the province has “so far” avoided a “worst case scenario” due to collective efforts on the part of Ontario residents to follow physical distancing orders and advice from health experts. Ford added the province still has "far to go,” but that new modelling numbers received on Monday “clearly show” that attempts to slow the spread of COVID-19 are working.
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