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Province defers OSAP payments, offers online student supports

Province defers OSAP payments, offers online student supports

An interest-free moratorium has been put in place by the province on Ontario Student Assistance Loan Program payments for six months.
Frontline service providers receive $106K in funding

Frontline service providers receive $106K in funding

Seven community frontline service providers helping the most vulnerable members of the population benefited from $106,000 in funding through the COVID-19 Community Response Fund.
City to reduce transit service

City to reduce transit service

Reduced frequency, start and stop times come into effect April 5.
Lakehead School Board preparing online learning tools

Lakehead School Board preparing online learning tools

A survey was sent to families with the Lakehead Public School Board to determine device and internet needs before moving forward with online learning tools for students.
COVID-19 case confirmed in Nipigon

COVID-19 case confirmed in Nipigon

Few details yet known on northwestern Ontario's sixth case
Province closes all outdoor recreational areas

Province closes all outdoor recreational areas

The closure will see parks, sports field, off-leash dog parks, and other outdoor amenities closed to the public to fight the spread of COVID-19
Federal wage subsidy to cover all businesses, charities and non-profits

Federal wage subsidy to cover all businesses, charities and non-profits

Ottawa expands program to companies of all sizes who have seen a drop in revenue of at least 30 per cent, up to first $58,700 of earnings.
VIDEO: Thunder Bay teachers reach out to students with dance (2 Photos)

VIDEO: Thunder Bay teachers reach out to students with dance (2 Photos)

'We miss you. Dance and be kind,' Holy Cross teachers say.
Province enhancing public reporting of COVID-19 cases

Province enhancing public reporting of COVID-19 cases

A new dedicated webpage will provide details on the number of cases and tests involving COVID-19 across the province.
“More people involved” with city’s second COVID-19 case

“More people involved” with city’s second COVID-19 case

Health unit investigating to trace contacts of case announced Saturday.
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