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Ontario seeks to expand use of rapid tests in shifting pandemic strategy

TORONTO — Ontario's official COVID-19 testing volumes have plummeted since PCR access was sharply restricted in the face of an Omicron surge, but rather than widely re-expanding eligibility in the future, the province appears to be forging a new pandemic testing path.

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Long-term care visitor restrictions under review, new minister says

A policy restricting social visits in Ontario long-term care homes could soon change, the minister responsible for the sector said on Wednesday after other pandemic rules loosened across the province.

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Life/Arts news advisory for Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

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Ontario reports 2,939 COVID-19 patients in hospital, 555 in ICU

Ontario is reporting 2,939 people in the hospital with COVID-19 and 555 people in intensive care.

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Case of eastern Ontario doctor charged with murder adjourned to late February

L'ORIGNAL, Ont. — The case of an eastern Ontario doctor facing a murder charge has been adjourned for several weeks.

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Analysis-Rightward shift may cost Canada's divided Conservatives

An ongoing protest in Canada's capital is unlikely to succeed in its objective of repealing COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but is pulling a troubled Conservative opposition even further to the right, eroding its chances of returning to power.

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One Ontario hospital opposed vaccine mandate, letters to premier reveal

Just one Ontario hospital out of dozens that wrote to Doug Ford over a possible COVID-19 vaccine mandate was opposed to the idea before the premier decided against implementing it for the sector.

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Top News Advisory for Tuesday, Feb. 1

Here are the latest Top News stories from The Canadian Press. All times are Eastern unless otherwise stated. Coverage plans are included when available. Entries are subject to change as news develops.

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Vicinity Bags Order From Skydome For 50 EV Trucks

Vicinity Motor Corp (NASDAQ:VEV) has signed a sales and marketing agreement with Skydome Auto and Truck Centre Inc, an automotive dealer and service center in Ontario, Canada. The agreement includes an initial order for 50 VMC 1200 Class 3 electric trucks. The financial terms were not disclosed. Skydome has also been appointed to…

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Cannabis has contributed $43.5 billion to Canada's GDP since legalization: report

TORONTO — Cannabis has boosted Canada's gross domestic product by $43.5 billion, including $13.3 billion in Ontario since recreational pot was legalized in October 2018, says a new study.

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Canada's Quebec scraps plan for health tax on unvaccinated people

The Canadian province of Quebec is scrapping a plan that would make adults who refuse COVID-19 vaccines pay a special health contribution, premier Francois Legault announced on Tuesday, saying the idea is too divisive.

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Politicizing COVID-19 vaccination efforts has fuelled vaccine hesitancy

The current political landscape has become increasingly intertwined with vaccine policy.

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Gambling.com Acquires NDC Media To Expand North American Footprint

Gambling.com Group Ltd (NASDAQ:GAMB) has acquired NDC Media, a marketing and news publishing company. The maximum total consideration is up to $69 million, consisting of $13.92 million already paid, an earnout payment of up to $21.85 million payable in 2023, and an additional earnout of up to $32.8 million payable in 2024. The…

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Ontario's science advisers say easing restrictions will increase COVID-19 cases

TORONTO — COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and ICU admissions will likely increase again following this week's reopening, Ontario's expert science advisers said Tuesday in new modelling that shows "prolonged" pressure on the health system.

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Quebec will allow gyms to reopen, Ontario to stick with COVID-19 reopening plan

Canada's two largest provinces are continuing with plans to relax COVID-19 restrictions, as Quebec announced Tuesday that gyms will reopen and Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a warning of increased hospitalizations will not alter his province's reopening plan.

PlantFuel Life Announces Share for Services

Mississauga, Ontario – TheNewswire - January 31, 2022 – PlantFuel Life Inc. (CSE:FUEL) (CSE:FUEL) (OTC:PLFLF) (FSE:BR1B) ("PlantFuel" or the "Company") announces that, pursuant to an agreement (the "Agreement") entered into with a consultant (the "Consultant"), it proposes to issue an aggregate of 138,753 common shares (the "Shares") of the Company…

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Heritage Stock Up On Launch Of Nine New Cannabis Products In Ontario

Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. (CSE:CANN) (OTCQX: HERTF) announced the upcoming launch of nine new products that will be available in the Ontario cannabis market through the Ontario Cannabis Store and retailers in the province.

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Canada's Trudeau 'not intimidated' by truckers' COVID protest

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said Canadians were disgusted by the behavior of some people protesting against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Ottawa and said he would not be intimidated.

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'Hopefully this is the last time': Ontario businesses reopen with cautious optimism

TORONTO — Ontario restaurants, gyms and theatres welcomed patrons back as restrictions from the latest pandemic shutdown eased on Monday, with customers happy to return and businesses anxious but hopeful about recouping losses.

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Provinces relax COVID-19 restrictions as Trudeau tests positive for virus

Ontario and Quebec began lifting COVID-19 restrictions amid slight decreases in reported hospitalizations Monday while Saskatchewan's premier defended plans to end vaccine requirements there, hours after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed he tested positive for the virus.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down in Ontario, Quebec as some restrictions set to ease

Canada's most populous provinces continued to report declining hospitalizations related to COVID-19 over the weekend as public health restrictions were scheduled to start easing in both Ontario and Quebec as of Monday.

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