CBC News: The National | Aug. 13, 2020 | Big promises, short timeline for back to school

Big promises about getting kids back in class safely and Ontario is putting up some big bucks, but with only a few weeks to go, there may not be enough time to get things done. COVID-19 cases are on the rise in areas where it had previously been contained. Plus, the physical danger of COVID-19 misinformation.

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