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How to get tested for COVID-19 in Ontario during the fourth wave

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Miriam Katawazi

Published: August 26, 2021 at 1:11PM EDT

Lab analysis of a COVID-19 test is done in a lab in this file photo. (Source: Getty Images)

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Pedestrian struck by truck in Cabbagetown sustains serious injuries

The TDSB has announced its newest CEO and chief financial officer

The TDSB has announced its newest CEO and chief financial officer

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Scuba diver’s death in B.C. a ‘tragic incident,’ police say as investigation underway

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Metro Vancouver workers file 72-hour strike notice

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PM Carney: ‘We’re renovating the country as we go, and Alberta being at the centre of that is essential’

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Ogden Block building up for donation as Calgary makes way for Green Line

Driver with mom in passenger seat gets charged with stunt driving in mom’s car

Driver with mom in passenger seat gets charged with stunt driving in mom’s car

Cyclist from Ottawa fatally struck by school bus in Chelsea, Que.

Cyclist from Ottawa fatally struck by school bus in Chelsea, Que.

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Swimming lessons critical, says coroner, after drowning deaths of mother and son

Quebecer graduating from Polytechnique with service dog who attended every class

Quebecer graduating from Polytechnique with service dog who attended every class

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Verdict expected in trial of woman whose dogs killed 11-year-old boy

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SiRT investigating after RCMP vehicle collides with ATV in Hartland, N.B.

Labour and birth services suspended at New Brunswick hospital

Labour and birth services suspended at New Brunswick hospital

‘Unbelievable entertainment’: Engines fall silent at Manitoba’s longest-running tractor pull

‘Unbelievable entertainment’: Engines fall silent at Manitoba’s longest-running tractor pull

Major donation helping local animal rescue build new home

Major donation helping local animal rescue build new home

Shaunavon RCMP investigating after fatal crash

Shaunavon RCMP investigating after fatal crash

These purple rocks are the cause of an overdose alert in Swift Current

These purple rocks are the cause of an overdose alert in Swift Current

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Fire causes extensive damage to Kitchener home under renovation

Collision closes eastbound lanes of Highway 7/8

Collision closes eastbound lanes of Highway 7/8

Two thousand more potholes reported in Saskatoon compared to last spring

Two thousand more potholes reported in Saskatoon compared to last spring

Manitoba politician calls Saskatchewan farmer who killed Colten Boushie a victim

Manitoba politician calls Saskatchewan farmer who killed Colten Boushie a victim

Video captures transport driving into ditch to avoid Hwy. 69 collision

Video captures transport driving into ditch to avoid Hwy. 69 collision

Sudbury family dealing with ‘unimaginable grief’ after young girl’s death

Sudbury family dealing with ‘unimaginable grief’ after young girl’s death

Search efforts continue for person reported missing in Lake Huron

Search efforts continue for person reported missing in Lake Huron

SIU says no basis for pressing charges against London police officer accused of sexual assault

SIU says no basis for pressing charges against London police officer accused of sexual assault

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Encampment fire breaks out off Hwy 400: Barrie Fire

Samuel de Champlain statue vandalized within hours of resurrection

Samuel de Champlain statue vandalized within hours of resurrection

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Stunt driving and noise concerns prompt extra OPP patrols near Leamington Marina

Windsor police seeing a spike in impaired driving charges in 2026

Windsor police seeing a spike in impaired driving charges in 2026

BC Lions return to Langford for sold-out pre-season game against Elks

BC Lions return to Langford for sold-out pre-season game against Elks

Tim Hortons to renovate Vancouver Island locations as part of $43M investment in B.C.

Tim Hortons to renovate Vancouver Island locations as part of $43M investment in B.C.

Scuba diver’s death in B.C. a ‘tragic incident,’ police say as investigation underway

Scuba diver’s death in B.C. a ‘tragic incident,’ police say as investigation underway

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Dutch hospital admits patient with ‘low suspicion’ of Ebola

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Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansion

Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansion

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