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Germany Shuts Down Half of Its 6 Remaining Nuclear Plants
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Ontario Extends Stay-at-Home Order, Adds Restrictions, Increases Police Powers to Enforce Restrictions
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Ontario Declares Third ‘State of Emergency,’ Issues Month-Long Stay-at-Home Order
Premier Doug Ford announced Wednesday that Ontario will enter a state of emergency for the third time, and the entire province will be put under stay-at-home order for four weeks starting Thursday in the government’s effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, the disease the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus causes. The stay-at-home order will…
Serving up Fun in the Time of Recovery: Margarita Crawl Showcases Unique Tequila Pairings
March 22, 2021
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As restaurants across Orange County begin opening back up with limited capacity, they won’t be alone as they traverse the impact and economic fallout that government closures have had on the food and beverage industry. The Orange County Restaurant Association (OCRA) is giving restaurateurs a boost in the arm it helps them to engage fun-seeking…
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