River Glen Haven faces potential outbreak, as Southlake hands keys back to ATK Care
By: Mike Anderson
Just one day after Southlake officially handed back River Glen Haven to ATK Care, the nursing home owner is facing another potential...
Quebec releases scathing reports into long-term care homes where dozens died
MONTREAL — The owners of a private long-term care home in suburban Montreal where dozens of residents died during the COVID-19 pandemic in March and April displayed "organizational negligence,"...
‘Won’t be gathering for Thanksgiving:’ Trudeau says COVID-19 2nd wave underway
TORONTO — A dramatic tripling of daily new cases of COVID-19 in the past month, mostly among young people, has prompted the prime minister to declare...
LSRCA postpones public consultations on Pefferlaw Dam
By: Mike Anderson
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) will postpone public consultations on the future of the Pefferlaw Dam, citing uncertainty over the...
Liberals vow wage-subsidy extension to 2021, revamp of EI system in throne speech
OTTAWA — The Liberals are reversing course on a decision to wind down a federal wage subsidy, vowing in their throne speech to extend...
Daily new COVID-19 cases triple in past month; more schools hit
TORONTO — A dramatic tripling of daily new cases of COVID-19 in the past month, mostly among young people, prompted warnings on Wednesday that Canada is...
Up to 60 pharmacies to begin COVID-19 testing in Ontario by Friday
TORONTO — Up to 60 Ontario pharmacies will offer COVID-19 tests starting Friday, an initiative the government hopes will help reduce long waits at assessment centres...
Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge seeks donations to fund much-needed expansions
By: Michelle Poirier
Work is underway at Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge in Pefferlaw to expand the critical care unit and indoor pens.
But, while...
Keswick Canadian Tire named Jumpstart Charities dealer of the year
By Michelle Poirier
Garry and Elizabeth Johnston, owners of the Keswick Canadian Tire, were named Canadian Tire's Jumpstart Charities Dealer of the Year, during a...
Magna Carta Day Act closer to becoming law, as MPPs pay tribute to the...
By: Mike Anderson
Ontario is a step closer to proclaiming June 15 as Magna Carta Day, after Bill 201 received a second reading at Queen’s...
