Ontario, Quebec address workforce vaccinations as infection rates rise
TORONTO — Calls are growing for provincial governments to prioritize vaccination rollout for essential workers amid a third wave of the COVID-19 virus across...
CGIFN waiting for federal funding to lift boil water advisory
By: Mike Anderson
Despite significant upgrades to the water treatment plant on Georgina Island, which were completed in December 2019, the Chippewas of Georgina Island...
Toronto, Peel opt to close schools amid worsening third wave of COVID-19 in Ontario
Toronto is the latest COVID-19 hot spot in Ontario to order schools closed while the provincial government maintains that classrooms are safe for in-person...
Opinion: Time to give education workers the jab
By: Mike Anderson
Last week I got my first AstraZeneca shot at a pharmacy. Like many others who have been fortunate to be vaccinated, I...
Ontario’s restaurant industry calls on financial support from provincial government
TORONTO — Ontario's restaurant industry is demanding the provincial government pick up a $100-million tab following the abrupt closure of indoor and outdoor dining...
Vaccinations in Ontario’s COVID-19 hot spots to start for those 50+ in coming weeks
TORONTO — The second phase of Ontario's vaccine rollout will target people in COVID-19 hot spots aged 50 and older, the province announced Tuesday...
Unions, politicians call on Ontario to vaccinate teachers or close schools
TORONTO — Calls to vaccinate education workers against COVID-19 grew louder on Tuesday as some health units opted to close schools amid rising case...
Concert venues get shut out as Ontario COVID-19 rules prohibit live streams
TORONTO — Ontario concert venue owners are facing another setback after the provincial government outlawed live streaming shows for the second time this year...
Top public health doctors call for stay-at-home orders amid surge in COVID-19 cases
TORONTO — The top doctors of three COVID-19 hot spots in Ontario are urging the province to impose tougher restrictions, including a stay-at-home order,...
Top public health doctors call for stay-at-home orders in letter to Williams
TORONTO — The top doctors of three COVID-19 hot spots in Ontario are urging the province to impose tougher restrictions, including a stay-at-home order,...
