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Two more residents of Roberta Place LTC dies as COVID-19 cases skyrocket

A deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Roberta Place is devastating the Barrie long-term care home as cases skyrocket.

Ontario reports more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, 51 additional deaths

Ontario has recorded more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, as well as 51 more deaths related to the disease.

FILE - A nurse performs a test on a patient at a drive-in COVID-19 clinic in Montreal, on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Ontario hardware store skirts lockdown orders allowing in-store shopping

It was business as usual at the Home Hardware Building Centre in Alcona on Friday as customers walked into the store despite Ontario's lockdown rules.

The Home Hardware building centre in Alcona, Ont., on Fri., Jan. 15, 2021 (Rob Cooper/CTV News)

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Toronto ramps up its COVID-19 vaccination efforts

The city says the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will open as an immunization clinic for specific health-care workers on Monday.

All of Ottawa vaccinated by the summer?

The head of the Ottawa Hospital says he’s confident most of the capital can be immunized by the summer. CTV's Jeremie Charron has more.

Windsor highlights what's open and closed

Windsor officials say they have quickly adjusted service delivery and staffing requirements under the stay-at home orders.

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Biden outlines 'Day One' plan to undo some of Trump's signature decisions

In his first hours as president, Joe Biden plans to take executive action to roll back some of the most controversial decisions of his predecessor and to address the raging coronavirus pandemic, his incoming chief of staff said Saturday.

U.S. president-elect Joe Biden waves as he leaves The Queen theater, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

More than 7 in 10 Canadians support barring unvaccinated people from businesses: Nanos survey

More than seven in 10 Canadians support or somewhat support barring those who don’t have proof of vaccination from businesses where people are in close contact, according to a new Nanos survey.

Ontario extends nearly all emergency orders under Reopening Ontario Act another 30 days

Ontario has announced it is extending nearly all emergency orders under the Reopening Ontario Act for an additional 30 days.

Vaccine manufacturers concerned about provinces delaying second doses: Anand

While Canada's top immunization experts have signed off on provinces delaying the administration of the second Pfizer and Moderna doses in an effort to begin vaccinating more people with a small supply, Procurement Minister Anita Anand says she's heard concerns from the manufacturers that may impact future deliveries.