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  • People walk their dogs along a path at High Park in Toronto on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Ontario has closed recreation areas due to the coronavirus also known as COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

    Several downtown parks will be targeted in Easter weekend enforcement blitz, police say

    Mayor John Tory is urging “everyone who can stay home” to do so over the Easter weekend.

  • A health care worker is seen outside the Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, B.C. Tuesday, March 31, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

    Ontario reports 483 new COVID-19 cases, 26 more deaths

  • The trauma bay is photographed during simulation training at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

    Brampton healthcare worker dies of COVID-19

  • Dr. Peter Donnelly, President and CEO of Public Health Ontario, addresses a media briefing on COVID-19 provincial modelling in Toronto, Friday, April 3, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

    Head of Public Health Ontario temporarily stepping down due to medical issues

  • Specimens to be tested for COVID-19 are seen at LifeLabs after being logged upon receipt at the company's lab, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

    Toronto reports 199 new cases, five new COVID-19 deaths

COVID-19: NEED TO KNOW

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    Loved ones speak about those lost to COVID-19

    In the midst of a global pandemic, more than 150 people in Ontario have lost their lives

    A vendor displays marijuana for sale during the 4-20 annual marijuana celebration in Vancouver on April 20, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

    Pot stores allowed to reopen

    Curbside pickup and delivery allowed after Ontario initially took cannabis stores off the list of essential services

    A 3D print of a spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 in front of a 3D print of a SARS-CoV-2 virus particle. (AFP)

    Latest GTA cases of COVID-19

    CP24's running tally of cases involving people who might be employed in a public-facing role

  • Canadians flock to food delivery apps

    Ontario tightens list of essential services even further

    Here is what is now considered an essential and non-essential business in Ontario

    Community members look out their window in the Tosh de Boisbriand community Monday, March 30, 2020 in Boisbriand, Que. north of Montreal. Quebec public health authorities have placed the community of around 4,000 orthodox Jews in the Laurentians under quarantine after a number of members tested positive for COVID-19.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

    Be prepared to stay inside for up to 3 months

    Toronto's top doctor says people should only venture outside “for the most essential of needs”

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    CP24 drones capture scenes of emptiness in Toronto

    Emergency measures in the GTA have emptied parks, roadways and other significant sites

Coronavirus

  • The Zaandam cruise ship, carrying some guests with flu-like symptoms, is anchored after it arrived to the bay of Panama City, Friday, March 27, 2020, amid the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus. Health authorities are expected to board the ship to test passengers and decide whether it can cross the Panama Canal. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)

    Crew member of cruise ship with virus cases dies in Florida

World News

  • In this Thursday, April 2, 2020 handout photo provided by 10 Downing Street, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson claps outside 11 Downing Street to salute local heroes during Thursday's nationwide Clap for Carers NHS initiative to applaud workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic, in London. Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital on Monday, April 6, 2020 after his coronavirus symptoms worsened. Johnson’s office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment. Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas’ Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19. (Pippa Fowles/10 Downing Street via AP, File)

    U.K. PM Johnson out of intensive care as condition improves

Entertainment News

  • This 1985 image released by NBC shows executive producer Thomas L. Miller. Miller, who produced a string of hit TV comedies included “Full House” and “Perfect Strangers” before beginning a new chapter as a Tony Award-winning theater producer, has died. He was 79. (Frank Carroll/NBCU Photo Bank via AP)

    'Full House,' Broadway producer Thomas Miller dies at 79

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    This June 15, 2019 file photo shows John Prine performing at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. Prine died Tuesday, April 7, 2020, from complications of the coronavirus. He was 73. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

    Folk singer John Prine dies of virus complications

    Air Date: April 7, 2020
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    Benefit concert for Canadian Red Cross

    Air Date: March 27, 2020
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    Arkells' Max Kerman offering online guitar lessons

    Air Date: March 21, 2020
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    Hollywood affected by COVID-19 pandemic

    Air Date: March 20, 2020
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    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson doing well in quarantine

    Air Date: March 13, 2020
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    eTalk: U.S. talk shows ban audiences

    Air Date: March 11, 2020
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    Crouse reviews this week's movie releases

    Air Date: March 6, 2020
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    eTalk: New Bond movie postponed to November

    Air Date: March 4, 2020
  • This image released by Disney/Marvel Studios' shows Scarlett Johansson in a scene from "Black Widow." The Walt Disney Co. on Friday overhauled its release schedule, moving the dates of half a dozen Marvel movies. “Black Widow,” which had been set to kick off the summer movie season, will now open Nov. 6. (Marvel Studios/Disney via AP)

    Marvel remakes release calendar; 'Mulan' moves to late July

  • FILE - In this June 21, 2006 file photo, singer-songwriter Bill Withers poses in his office in Beverly Hills, Calif. Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine," died in Los Angeles from heart complications on Monday, March 30, 2020. He was 81. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

    'Lean On Me,' 'Lovely Day' singer Bill Withers dies at 81

  • In this Thursday, March 5, 2020 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive at the annual Endeavour Fund Awards in London. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are ending their lives as senior members of Britain’s royal family and starting an uncertain new chapter as international celebrities and charity patrons. In January the couple shocked Britain by announcing that they would step down from official duties, give up public funding, seek financial independence and swap the U.K. for North America. The split becomes official on March 31. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, file)

    Harry and Meghan's royal exit becomes official

Sports News

  • Khabib Nurmagomedov holds up a belt during a news conference for the UFC 229 mixed martial arts bouts Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Las Vegas. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to fight Conor McGregor Saturday in Las Vegas. In an abrupt about-face, the UFC has called off UFC 249 and all future scheduled shows due to the global pandemic.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, John Locher

    In abrupt about-face, UFC halts shows in face of COVID-19 pandemic

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    Queen's Plate postponed over COVID-19 concerns

    Air Date: April 1, 2020
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    Andre Degrasse on Canadian Olympics decision

    Air Date: March 23, 2020
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    Impact of sports cancellations due to COVID-19

    Air Date: March 14, 2020
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    Toronto Raptors centre Serge Ibaka (9) shoots as Utah Jazz centre Rudy Gobert, left, defends In the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 9, 2020, in Salt Lake City. All Toronto Raptors players, coaches and travelling staff have been advised to go into self-isolation for 14 days. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Rick Bowmer

    Raptors players, staff test negative for COVID-19

    Air Date: March 13, 2020
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    The Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals NHL hockey club, sits empty Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Washington. The NHL is following the NBA’s lead and suspending its season amid the coronavirus outbreak, the league announced Thursday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

    NHL suspends season due to COVID-19 pandemic

    Air Date: March 12, 2020
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    'Everything's faster,' Canes goalie says of NHL

    Air Date: February 23, 2020
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    Wife of fill-in goalie 'very, very proud of him'

    Air Date: February 23, 2020
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    Zamboni driver turned backup goalie saves the day

    Air Date: February 23, 2020
  • Toronto Maple Leafs Morgan Rielly celebrates (44) his goal against the San Jose Sharks with teammate William Nylander (88) during third period NHL hockey on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. Rielly scored the winner with 5:29 left in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Hans Deryk

    Morgan Rielly can't explain talent-loaded Maple Leafs' rollercoaster campaign

  • Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro is seen during a press conference announcing the signing of Hyun-Jin Ryu to the team, in Toronto, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Cole Burston

    Shapiro says Blue Jays focused on supporting efforts to slow COVID-19

  • Canada's head coach Nick Nurse is pictured before FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 exhibition game action against Nigeria, in Toronto on Wednesday August 7, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

    Raptors head coach Nurse '100 per cent' committed to Canada's push for Olympic spot

  • Toronto FC head coach Greg Vanney speaks to the media during an end of season availability in Toronto on November 13, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

    After inheriting a mess in 2014, Greg Vanney marks 100 wins at Toronto FC's helm

  • Toronto Argonauts quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson (14) embraces Toronto Argonauts wide receiver S.J. Green (19) after full time of CFL action against the Ottawa Redblacks in Toronto on Thursday, August, 2, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

    Toronto Argonauts grant veteran receiver S.J. Green's request to be released

Lifestyle News

  • In this April 1, 2020, file photo, several dozen mothballed Delta Air Lines jets are parked at Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, Mo. The number of Americans getting on airplanes has sunk to a level not seen in more than 60 years as people shelter in their homes to avoid catching or spreading the new coronavirus. The Transportation Security Administration screened fewer than 100,000 people on Tuesday, April 7, a drop of 95% from a year ago. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

    U.S. air travel volume falls to lowest level since 1954

  • A sign advertises a new home for sale in Carleton Place, Ont., on March 17, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

    Mortgage deferrals at Canada's big banks pile up, association says

  • In this Jan. 14, 2019, file photo, a Nissan logo is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

    Nissan recalls over 250K vehicles to replace Takata air bags

  • An engineer attaches the breathing tubes to a prototype of a emergency response ventilator in Vancouver Friday, March 27, 2020. The prototype ventilator which was designed and built in 8 days is waiting to get approval for use and if approved could be mass produced to help with the current shortage of ventilators worldwide. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

    More masks, ventilators on the way as Canada's industrial response to COVID-19 ramps up

  • In this Tuesday, May 23, 2017 file photo, a bride and groom pose for wedding pictures at the Bethesda Terrace in New York's Central Park. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

    What to do when the coronavirus crisis delays your wedding

  • An Air Canada flight makes its final approach as it lands in Ottawa on July 3, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

    Air Canada to temporarily lay off 15,000 workers due to COVID-19


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    Chef Jonathan Collins shares tips for Easter

    Air Date: April 8, 2020
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    Celebrating Easter during a pandemic

    Air Date: April 8, 2020
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    PINK

    It's International Day of Pink

    Air Date: April 8, 2020


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  • This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. THE CANADIAN PRESS/NIAID-RML via AP

    Researchers to study whether plasma of recovered patients can treat COVID-19

  • A parade participant performs during the Grand Parade at the Caribbean Carnival in Toronto on Saturday, August 5, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

    Toronto Caribbean Carnival cancelled due to COVID-19

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    Province allowing 24-hour construction, limiting noise bylaws for essential projects

  • Health care workers do testing at a drive-thru COVID-19 assessment centre at the Etobicoke General Hospital in Toronto on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Health officials and the government have asked that people stay inside to help curb the spread of the coronavirus also known as COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

    Ford says Ontario needs to begin testing 'everyone possible' for COVID-19


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