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First Nations in “unique situation” on COVID-19: Mamakwa

First Nations in “unique situation” on COVID-19: Mamakwa

While isolation may slow spread, MPP says existing inequities make communities vulnerable
Province promises childcare for emergency, frontline workers

Province promises childcare for emergency, frontline workers

Government will make exception to order closing childcare centres
Fort William First Nation prepares for COVID-19

Fort William First Nation prepares for COVID-19

Community closes facilities, mobilizes volunteers in light of growing pandemic
More limits to city services, as COVID-19 response grows

More limits to city services, as COVID-19 response grows

Restrictions close some units to public, but many services still available by appointment
City institutes free 2-hour parking

City institutes free 2-hour parking

The move is intended to support local businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic
Ontario enlists businesses in COVID-19 fight

Ontario enlists businesses in COVID-19 fight

New website looks to leverage Ontario manufacturing sector for needed supplies
COVID-19 uncertainty boosts sales of ammo, fishing licenses

COVID-19 uncertainty boosts sales of ammo, fishing licenses

Canadian consumers highly reliant on supply chains in U.S., where demand has risen
Video: March 20, 2020: City gears up for COVID-19

Video: March 20, 2020: City gears up for COVID-19

TBT Newshour for March 20, 2020: City gears up for COVID-19
Council adapting to COVID-19 realities

Council adapting to COVID-19 realities

Changes to legislation will allow councillors to participate in council meetings remotely, which until this week was prohibited under the Municipal Act.
Transit users will ride free, board from back

Transit users will ride free, board from back

Changes look to minimize risk from COVID-19 while maintaining service
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