Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto gives free mobiles, SIM cards, data plans for eligible residents
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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto gives free mobiles, SIM cards, data plans for eligible residents
Description
April 28, 2020
Toronto Mayor John Tory announced on Tuesday that the city has distributed free mobile phones, SIM cards and data plans for eligible vulnerable residents through the partnership between the city and Telus Mobility for Good program, the Toronto Police Service, the United Way of Greater Toronto and other community service providers. He said this will help residents stay connected during the time of the pandemic and to access mental health services.
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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto gives free mobiles, SIM cards, data plans for eligible residents00:36 | April 28, 2020
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Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties03:17 | 3 hours ago
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‘Really vulnerable:’ Infants at risk amid Ont. spike in whooping cough cases02:04 | December 6, 2024
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Cannabis-impaired driving on the rise in Ontario, CAA study finds00:34 | November 28, 2024
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‘It’s appalling’: How women’s shelters in Canada can’t keep up with soaring demand01:13 | November 25, 2024
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Ford announces $3.5M investment for biotech firm Roche Canada01:04 | November 19, 2024
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100% of Ontario medical school enrollments will go ‘to Canadian kids’: Doug Ford02:25 | October 28, 2024
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New trial treatment hopes to restore ability to smell after COVID-1905:59 | October 12, 2024
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Rising concerns over online gambling addiction in Canada01:51 | September 18, 2024
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‘Marmalade’ the cat loses leg after being discovered with buckshot wound near Cambridge, Ont.04:43 | September 5, 2024
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Advocates challenge Doug Ford’s policy against safe consumption sites in Ontario05:27 | August 26, 2024
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How Ontario’s harm reduction strategy changes could impact B.C.01:49 | August 21, 2024
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Public Health Ontario warns of spike in Mpox cases00:33 | July 16, 2024
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Fatal opioid overdoses surge in Ontario shelters: report01:50 | June 18, 2024
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Poilievre, Liberals trade accusations of ‘wacko’ behaviour in Parliament over carbon pricing debate03:42 | June 3, 2024
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Rural Ontario communities face significant doctor shortage02:52 | May 27, 2024
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Feds reject City of Toronto’s drug decriminalization request02:12 | May 18, 2024
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Unvaccinated Ontario child dies of measles, sparks concern among health community01:57 | May 17, 2024
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Prescription for plastic medical waste: How hospitals, medical suppliers are aiming to be greener02:35 | May 9, 2024
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No concern about a ‘diminished supply’ of doctors in Ontario: ministry02:19 | May 8, 2024
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‘Blood on Board’ program expands to southern Ontario00:49 | May 1, 2024
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Health Matters: Norovirus spreading in Ontario, Alberta02:26 | April 30, 2024
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Global National: April 2822:06 | April 28, 2024
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Breaking down Ontario’s investment into primary health care providers04:29 | April 26, 2024
-
Ontario hospital performs robot-assisted spinal surgery in Canadian first01:10 | April 25, 2024
-
A roadmap for navigating a life-changing diagnosis05:20 | April 1, 2024
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Apple Recipes Good For your Gut!02:55 | March 27, 2024
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Purple Day recognizes epilepsy awareness02:00 | March 26, 2024
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Skincare secrets for menopausal makeup mastery06:54 | March 22, 2024
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Canada sees dwindling measles vaccines supply05:25 | March 22, 2024
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Mild winter brings about early tick sightings in Canada01:39 | March 8, 2024
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Global National: March 421:54 | March 4, 2024
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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto gives free mobiles, SIM cards, data plans for eligible residents00:36 | April 28, 2020
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Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties03:17 | 3 hours ago
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‘Really vulnerable:’ Infants at risk amid Ont. spike in whooping cough cases02:04 | December 6, 2024
-
Cannabis-impaired driving on the rise in Ontario, CAA study finds00:34 | November 28, 2024
-
‘It’s appalling’: How women’s shelters in Canada can’t keep up with soaring demand01:13 | November 25, 2024
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Ford announces $3.5M investment for biotech firm Roche Canada01:04 | November 19, 2024
-
100% of Ontario medical school enrollments will go ‘to Canadian kids’: Doug Ford02:25 | October 28, 2024
-
New trial treatment hopes to restore ability to smell after COVID-1905:59 | October 12, 2024
-
Rising concerns over online gambling addiction in Canada01:51 | September 18, 2024
-
‘Marmalade’ the cat loses leg after being discovered with buckshot wound near Cambridge, Ont.04:43 | September 5, 2024
-
Advocates challenge Doug Ford’s policy against safe consumption sites in Ontario05:27 | August 26, 2024
-
How Ontario’s harm reduction strategy changes could impact B.C.01:49 | August 21, 2024
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Public Health Ontario warns of spike in Mpox cases00:33 | July 16, 2024
-
Fatal opioid overdoses surge in Ontario shelters: report01:50 | June 18, 2024
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Poilievre, Liberals trade accusations of ‘wacko’ behaviour in Parliament over carbon pricing debate03:42 | June 3, 2024
-
Rural Ontario communities face significant doctor shortage02:52 | May 27, 2024
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Feds reject City of Toronto’s drug decriminalization request02:12 | May 18, 2024
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Unvaccinated Ontario child dies of measles, sparks concern among health community01:57 | May 17, 2024
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Prescription for plastic medical waste: How hospitals, medical suppliers are aiming to be greener02:35 | May 9, 2024
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No concern about a ‘diminished supply’ of doctors in Ontario: ministry02:19 | May 8, 2024
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‘Blood on Board’ program expands to southern Ontario00:49 | May 1, 2024
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Health Matters: Norovirus spreading in Ontario, Alberta02:26 | April 30, 2024
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Global National: April 2822:06 | April 28, 2024
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Breaking down Ontario’s investment into primary health care providers04:29 | April 26, 2024
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Ontario hospital performs robot-assisted spinal surgery in Canadian first01:10 | April 25, 2024
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A roadmap for navigating a life-changing diagnosis05:20 | April 1, 2024
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Apple Recipes Good For your Gut!02:55 | March 27, 2024
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Purple Day recognizes epilepsy awareness02:00 | March 26, 2024
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Skincare secrets for menopausal makeup mastery06:54 | March 22, 2024
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Canada sees dwindling measles vaccines supply05:25 | March 22, 2024
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Mild winter brings about early tick sightings in Canada01:39 | March 8, 2024
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Global National: March 421:54 | March 4, 2024
Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto gives free mobiles, SIM cards, data plans for eligible residents
Description
April 28, 2020
Toronto Mayor John Tory announced on Tuesday that the city has distributed free mobile phones, SIM cards and data plans for eligible vulnerable residents through the partnership between the city and Telus Mobility for Good program, the Toronto Police Service, the United Way of Greater Toronto and other community service providers. He said this will help residents stay connected during the time of the pandemic and to access mental health services.
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