Trudeau says he too is frustrated by holiday travellers, pace of vaccine rollout
OTTAWA — Signs pointed Tuesday to the COVID-19 pandemic taking a dark turn in Canada, as the prime minister voiced his own frustration with...
Ontario unlikely to balance budget by 2030 despite post-pandemic growth: report
TORONTO — Ontario's fiscal watchdog says the province's economy will rebound over the next two years but the government is unlikely to reach its...
Non-essential retailers set to reopen on February 22
By: Mike Anderson
Non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen on February 22, after the provincial stay-at-home order lifts and York Region is allowed to...
Province will address long COVID-19 testing wait times in the coming weeks: Ford
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford promised Tuesday new measures to address the issue of long lineups at COVID-19 testing centres, as his health minister conceded the government...
NDP calls for universal sick-leave benefits as people return to work
OTTAWA — All Canadians need access to two weeks of sick-leave benefits as provinces start moving to reopen their economies while fighting COVID-19, and the federal government should...
Ontario aims to bring more doctors into vax rollout, assess data to reach holdouts
TORONTO — More family doctors will be involved in Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine rollout as the province works to reach those who haven't had a...
Why a hug a day could keep the doctor away
By: Tina Novotny
The digital age offers enhanced human connection, but many say we’ve lost the common touch – literally.
Tara Graves wants to do something...
Singh calls for end to for-profit long-term care homes owned by government
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and union officials are calling on the federal government to put a stop to its role in for-profit...
Cellphone restrictions in Ontario classrooms go into effect Monday
TORONTO — New restrictions on the use of cellphones in classrooms across Ontario go into effect Monday.
The directive says students can only use personal...
Food vendors approved for two waterfront parks this summer
By Mike Anderson
This summer you can enjoy a hot dog, burger or taco while lounging in your swimsuit at two of Georgina’s waterfront parks.
On...
