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COVID-19 causes the last laugh at the Komedy Korner

COVID-19 causes the last laugh at the Komedy Korner

🕔13:25, 12.Feb 2021

  The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has put many forms of entertainment on hold, and that includes stand-up comedy. For some, the pandemic may have caused the last laugh.   Leo Dufour, stand-up comedian and owner of the Komedy Korner said he will be closing his club

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Zoom fatigue – a new strain on students

Zoom fatigue – a new strain on students Updated

🕔09:27, 5.Nov 2020

Since the introduction of COVID-19, daily life has not been the same, particularly for workers and students. In order to adapt to the situation, many educational institutions have begun online classes and adapted their curriculum to better suit their new

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Schools re-open during COVID-19

Schools re-open during COVID-19

🕔15:27, 16.Oct 2020

Teachers are reuniting with students as schools reopen this fall.  The decision to hold indoor classes was based on meetings organized by the Ministry of Education in the summer. Suggestions were offered on how schools should be re-opened while ensuring the safety of the students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Post Productions plays through the pandemic 

Post Productions plays through the pandemic 

🕔14:28, 9.Oct 2020

Performers with a local theatre company are prepared to put on a show this weekend, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.   In March, the theatre scene in Windsor-Essex ground to a halt following the emergency orders enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions

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Small business owners benefit from government aid

Small business owners benefit from government aid

🕔21:04, 6.May 2020

Closings of non-essential services during the Covid-19 crisis is forcing small business owners to use government aid to survive. As the end of emergency shutdown measures remains unclear, business owners continue to face issues like profit losses and overdue rent.

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COVID-19 steals season from Lakeshore hockey team

COVID-19 steals season from Lakeshore hockey team

🕔11:59, 20.Apr 2020

Undefeated at home with just four losses on the season and a league low of 57 goals against in 40 games, the Lakeshore Canadiens were a thriving minor hockey team. The only opponent that seemed to be able to take

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Some construction deemed essential during COVID-19 pandemic

Some construction deemed essential during COVID-19 pandemic

🕔00:32, 13.Apr 2020

With a continuous rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Windsor, officials are preparing the city for the worst-case scenario. On April 4, Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario will allow 15 essential businesses to continue working while putting

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COVID-19 causes shortage of disinfectants in Windsor

COVID-19 causes shortage of disinfectants in Windsor

🕔13:32, 8.Mar 2020

With the total number of COVID-19 cases in Canada reaching more than 45, Canadians are taking precautionary measures to protect themselves. Many stores that sell hand sanitizer and rubbing alcohol have had their stock completely bought out, leaving shelves at

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New confirmed coronavirus cases in Ontario, no cases in Windsor

New confirmed coronavirus cases in Ontario, no cases in Windsor

🕔13:37, 2.Mar 2020

Ontario Ministry of Health confirmed four new positive cases of COVID-19 Monday, none of which were found in Windsor Essex. As per health protocols, all of the patients testing positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus have been placed in self-isolation,

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Windsor health organizations testing people for coronavirus

Windsor health organizations testing people for coronavirus

🕔11:01, 8.Feb 2020

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is monitoring the current outbreak of 2019-nCoV in China and around the world. Windsor Regional Hospital, Erie Shore HealthCare, Essex-Windsor EMS, primary care providers and local school boards have all prepared to assess individuals suspected

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More than 7,800 cases of coronavirus confirmed worldwide

More than 7,800 cases of coronavirus confirmed worldwide

🕔17:22, 2.Feb 2020

The World Health Organization has confirmed more than 7,800 cases of coronavirus worldwide, as of Jan. 30, 2020. More than 7,700 of those cases have been reported in China. Cases have been confirmed in 18 countries. The WHO has named

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How Windsorites can prepare for the Coronavirus

How Windsorites can prepare for the Coronavirus

🕔12:25, 31.Jan 2020

  With Ontario investigating its first three cases of the novel coronavirus outbreak, this may raise concern for residents of Windsor and health officials in the city are keeping residents informed. “A coronavirus is a group of viruses that are

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