While local and provincial governments loosen lockdowns, vulnerable Indigenous communities across the country say they’re fighting an uphill battle to safeguard their residents
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The Ontario premier announced a long list of re-openings starting June 12 across much of the province, including places of worships, bar and restaurant patios and hair salons. He also announced a ban on commercial evictions.
The premier has said that while the government will elaborate on next steps in reopening during the coronavirus pandemic, they will not be put into place immediately
’For years, he kept records of platoon members he knew had survived the war. When the new phone book came out, he would check to see if they were still alive. But he never contacted them.’