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Coronavirus: Critics slam passing of Ontario Bill 218 saying it shields LTC homes from lawsuits
Description
November 16, 2020
The Ontario legislature has passed a bill giving COVID-19 liability protection to long-term care operators despite critics arguing this makes it significantly harder for families with loved ones in facilities to hold them responsible for any negligence. Miranda Anthistle reports.
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Coronavirus: Critics slam passing of Ontario Bill 218 saying it shields LTC homes from lawsuits02:24 | November 16, 2020
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Brampton man pleads guilty to murdering ex-girlfriend02:28 | June 25, 2024
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Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie on the Trudeau effect02:07 | June 25, 2024
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Toronto plans ahead for next 25 years of Toronto Island Park02:35 | June 25, 2024
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Toronto voters head to polls in key byelection test for Justin Trudeau01:19 | June 24, 2024
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Metrolinx explains why Ontario Line costs nearly tripled01:50 | June 24, 2024
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Boy, 14, charged with killing 2 in Toronto shooting02:11 | June 24, 2024
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Ontario teen acquitted of manslaughter in death of friend02:28 | June 21, 2024
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4 shot at Woodbridge, Ont. home02:28 | June 21, 2024
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Ontario Line costs balloon to $27B02:00 | June 21, 2024
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Former Brampton fire fighter pleads guilty to wife’s murder02:41 | June 20, 2024
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Gunman in Toronto office shooting was ‘pushed to the edge,’ wife says02:07 | June 20, 2024
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Deceased in Toronto commercial building shooting identified02:28 | June 18, 2024
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LCBO union set to strike early July01:58 | June 18, 2024
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Convenience store owners can apply for liquor licenses amid looming LCBO strike03:02 | June 17, 2024
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Grandfather allegedly fatally stabbed by his grandson in Toronto identified02:13 | June 14, 2024
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Fresh questions over Ontario Science Centre business case04:08 | June 14, 2024
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Police watchdog investigating after man falls from balcony in Toronto01:32 | June 13, 2024
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Ontario new affordable housing definition may be too low for builders to take part02:06 | June 13, 2024
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Wrong-way 401 crash: 2 officers haven’t agreed to interviews in SIU investigation01:53 | June 12, 2024
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Toronto Public Library helps address ‘period poverty’01:57 | June 12, 2024
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Spike in Meningitis-causing disease has Toronto health unit urging vaccinations02:44 | June 7, 2024
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How to handle Toronto’s notorious dive bomber – the red-winged blackbird01:47 | June 6, 2024
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TTC riders bracing for commuter chaos01:48 | June 6, 2024
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Interest rates are falling in Canada. What does it mean for housing and mortgages?02:33 | June 5, 2024
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Milton singer-songwriter catches the attention of Taylor Swift03:49 | June 5, 2024
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A forensic psychiatrist for the crown testified at the Second Degree murder trial for Kyle Sequeira02:41 | June 5, 2024
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Toronto Public Library prepares to expand operating hours at several locations02:04 | June 5, 2024
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Growing trend in planting native species is taking root01:50 | June 4, 2024
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Coronavirus: Critics slam passing of Ontario Bill 218 saying it shields LTC homes from lawsuits02:24 | November 16, 2020
-
Brampton man pleads guilty to murdering ex-girlfriend02:28 | June 25, 2024
-
Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie on the Trudeau effect02:07 | June 25, 2024
-
Toronto plans ahead for next 25 years of Toronto Island Park02:35 | June 25, 2024
-
Toronto voters head to polls in key byelection test for Justin Trudeau01:19 | June 24, 2024
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Metrolinx explains why Ontario Line costs nearly tripled01:50 | June 24, 2024
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Boy, 14, charged with killing 2 in Toronto shooting02:11 | June 24, 2024
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Ontario teen acquitted of manslaughter in death of friend02:28 | June 21, 2024
-
4 shot at Woodbridge, Ont. home02:28 | June 21, 2024
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Ontario Line costs balloon to $27B02:00 | June 21, 2024
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Former Brampton fire fighter pleads guilty to wife’s murder02:41 | June 20, 2024
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Gunman in Toronto office shooting was ‘pushed to the edge,’ wife says02:07 | June 20, 2024
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Ontario boat charter safety warnings renewed03:02 | June 18, 2024
-
Deceased in Toronto commercial building shooting identified02:28 | June 18, 2024
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LCBO union set to strike early July01:58 | June 18, 2024
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Convenience store owners can apply for liquor licenses amid looming LCBO strike03:02 | June 17, 2024
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Grandfather allegedly fatally stabbed by his grandson in Toronto identified02:13 | June 14, 2024
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Fresh questions over Ontario Science Centre business case04:08 | June 14, 2024
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Police watchdog investigating after man falls from balcony in Toronto01:32 | June 13, 2024
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Ontario new affordable housing definition may be too low for builders to take part02:06 | June 13, 2024
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Wrong-way 401 crash: 2 officers haven’t agreed to interviews in SIU investigation01:53 | June 12, 2024
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Toronto Public Library helps address ‘period poverty’01:57 | June 12, 2024
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Tessa Virtue and Morgan Rielly advised to halt exterior paint job on house02:31 | June 11, 2024
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National day against gun violence sees emotional Toronto plea02:07 | June 7, 2024
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Spike in Meningitis-causing disease has Toronto health unit urging vaccinations02:44 | June 7, 2024
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How to handle Toronto’s notorious dive bomber – the red-winged blackbird01:47 | June 6, 2024
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TTC riders bracing for commuter chaos01:48 | June 6, 2024
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Interest rates are falling in Canada. What does it mean for housing and mortgages?02:33 | June 5, 2024
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Milton singer-songwriter catches the attention of Taylor Swift03:49 | June 5, 2024
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A forensic psychiatrist for the crown testified at the Second Degree murder trial for Kyle Sequeira02:41 | June 5, 2024
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Toronto Public Library prepares to expand operating hours at several locations02:04 | June 5, 2024
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Growing trend in planting native species is taking root01:50 | June 4, 2024
Coronavirus: Critics slam passing of Ontario Bill 218 saying it shields LTC homes from lawsuits
Description
November 16, 2020
The Ontario legislature has passed a bill giving COVID-19 liability protection to long-term care operators despite critics arguing this makes it significantly harder for families with loved ones in facilities to hold them responsible for any negligence. Miranda Anthistle reports.
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