Nurse Practitioner COVID-19 testing site on hold pending provincial approvals
By: Mike Anderson
The Georgina Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (GNPLC) is set to launch another drive-thru testing site in Georgina.
But, according to clinical director Beth Cowper-Fung,...
Rich get richer, poor get poorer: Report says pandemic intensified economic disparities
TORONTO — A pair of new reports say Canada is undergoing a "K-shaped recovery," with working-class Canadians going deeper into debt while those at...
Ontario deciding which long-term care homes to get Red Cross support
TORONTO — The Ontario government is working to decide which of the province's long-term care homes will receive assistance from the Canadian Red Cross as...
York Regional Police open new marine unit headquarters in Jackson’s Point
By: Mike Anderson
York Regional Police (YRP) officially opened its new marine unit headquarters in Jackson's Point Harbour on October 5.
The 8,600 sq. ft. facility,...
Ontario reports 649 new COVID-19 cases as toll ticks down in Toronto and Ottawa
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 649 new COVID-19 cases today, as the toll ticks down from Friday's all-time high of 939 new infections.
There are 140...
Public health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Cedarvale Lodge in Keswick
By: Mike Anderson
Cedarvale Lodge in Keswick is in lockdown after an outbreak was declared by York Region Public Health on October 8.
The outbreak, which...
Georgina’s new country music station launches this month
By: Mike Anderson
Country music lovers won't have to wait much longer, as K Country 93.7 FM is set to launch the week of October...
Ontario reports 797 new cases of COVID-19 today, four new deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 797 new COVID-19 cases today, marking a new daily high.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says 265 cases are in Toronto,...
Ontario, Toronto seem at odds on how to tackle COVID-19 surge in the city
TORONTO — Ontario and its largest city appeared at odds Wednesday on how to tackle a spike in COVID-19 in Toronto that local health officials warned could quickly...
‘We must prevent what happened from happening again:’ patient ombud on LTC homes
TORONTO — Ontario's patient ombudsman has released a series of recommendations on reforming the province's long-term care system to prepare for a resurgence of COVID-19.
The...
