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The most startling thing in the Ford government’s new budget: so many deficits, after the pandemic
The record deficit incurred by Premier Doug Ford’s government in 2020 and the huge one projected for 2021 are clearly to be expected, given all the effects of COVID-19. But even when the pandemic ought to be a distant memory, the new Ontario budget forecasts many years of red ink.

The record deficit incurred by Premier Doug Ford’s government in 2020 and the huge one projected for 2021 are clearly to be expected, given all the effects of COVID-19. But even when the pandemic ought to be a distant memory, the new Ontario budget forecasts many years of red ink.
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Toronto taxi company considers pumping the brakes on service in some COVID-19 hotspots
A Toronto taxi company is considering withdrawing services to some high-risk areas for COVID-19 in an effort to protect its drivers.

A Toronto taxi company is considering withdrawing services to some high-risk areas for COVID-19 in an effort to protect its drivers.
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Canada warns China may detain travellers with ties to Xinjiang region
In an update to travel advice for Canadians visiting China, the government has added more detail regarding the Xinjiang region, warning that Canadians with ethnic ties to the region could be ‘at risk of arbitrary detention.’

In an update to travel advice for Canadians visiting China, the government has added more detail regarding the Xinjiang region, warning that Canadians with ethnic ties to the region could be ‘at risk of arbitrary detention.’
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Rioters set fires, smash windows in Old Montreal curfew protest
Rioters smashed windows and set fires in Old Montreal during a large protest that took place in violation of Quebec’s curfew on Sunday evening.

Rioters smashed windows and set fires in Old Montreal during a large protest that took place in violation of Quebec’s curfew on Sunday evening.
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Coronavirus latest: Ontario reports 3,813 new COVID-19 cases, Quebec has 1,754
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Toronto’s best birding spots and why you might want to give it a try this year
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Ontario breaks COVID-19 record with more than 4,400 new cases reported
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Canadian17 hours ago
Ontario reports record-high 4,456 new COVID-19 cases Sunday