Police don’t have power to randomly stop people over Ontario stay-at-home order
TORONTO — A stay-at-home order went into effect in Ontario on Thursday but the government said police would not have the authority to randomly...
Ontario courts urged to limit in-person proceedings in light of new COVID-19 measures
Ontario's courts have been instructed to limit in-person proceedings as much as possible in light of the province's new COVID-19 restrictions.
The heads of the...
Ontario to conduct weekend big-box store inspection blitz to enforce pandemic rules
TORONTO — Ontario labour inspectors will conduct a weekend inspection blitz of big-box stores to enforce public health rules.
The province's labour minister says 50...
Ontario temporarily pauses residential evictions for length of emergency declaration
TORONTO — Ontario has temporarily paused residential evictions during its current state of emergency.
The province's municipal affairs minister says the pause will ensure people...
Ask about COVID-19 return policies as you shop to avoid disappointment later: experts
TORONTO — Canadians who weren’t happy with some of their holiday gifts or who changed their mind after making purchases might face trouble when...
Emergency doctors call for greater transparency on vaccine rollout
OTTAWA — The professional group for emergency doctors in Canada wants more transparency about COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians is calling...
Vaccine panel says Canada can delay second dose of COVID-19 vaccine if shortage
OTTAWA — Canada's national panel of vaccine experts says the second COVID-19 vaccine dose can be delayed briefly in a bid to get more...
Pandemic worsening mental health for women more than men, poll suggests
OTTAWA — Aisha Addo was having a talk just the other day with a close friend about how they were faring as the pandemic...
Ontario reports 2,961 new cases of COVID-19, 74 deaths and 11,231 more vaccinations
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 2,961 new cases of COVID-19 today and 74 more deaths linked to the virus.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says there...
Business group slams new Ontario retail rule, others laud expanded COVID-19 tests
TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is criticizing new provincial lockdown rules in Ontario, saying they are unfair to small businesses.
For the...
