CFIB raises estimate of small businesses at risk of closing permanently
TORONTO — More than 200,000 Canadian businesses could close permanently during the COVID-19 crisis, throwing millions of people out of work as the resurgence...
Labour minister says 25 tickets issued in big-box store blitz, 242 stores inspected
TORONTO — Ontario's labour minister says 25 tickets were issued during a weekend inspection blitz of big-box stores that found the majority were following...
Ontario reports 2,655 new cases of COVID-19, 89 more deaths, and 13,784 vaccinations
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 2,655 new cases of COVID-19 today and 89 more deaths linked to the virus.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says there...
York Region shares list of box stores fined over violations of COVID-19 rules
TORONTO — Enforcement of COVID-19 rules is ramping up in the Greater Toronto Area, with several big box retailers facing fines over alleged violations.
York...
How to stay healthier, happier and engaged during a lockdown
By: Tina Novotny
As we begin 2021 in our current pandemic pause, we can take the time to reflect on ways to pursue health and...
Ford appeals to U.S. president-elect Biden for help securing more COVID-19 vaccines
TORONTO — Ontario's premier appealed directly to U.S. president-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday for help securing more COVID-19 vaccines, a request that came as...
Ontario COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Task Force member resigns over travel
TORONTO — Another Ontario COVID-19 official has resigned over foreign travel.
Premier Doug Ford's office says he has accepted the resignation of Linda Hasenfratz as...
Poll finds strong support for COVID-19 curfews despite doubts about effectiveness
OTTAWA — Almost two-thirds of Canadians would support a nightly curfew if necessary to curb the spread of COVID-19 — even though they're not...
Ontario reports 1,913 new cases of COVID, tech error means total likely underreported
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 1,913 new cases of COVID-19 today and 46 more deaths linked to the virus.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says that...
Ontario patients to be ranked for life-saving care should ICUs become full
Hospitals in Ontario have received a much-anticipated document that lays out the criteria to be used if intensive care units fill up and medical...
