Provinces crack down as COVID-19 cases soar across much of Canada
Rapid increases in new COVID-19 cases could quickly spiral out of control, public health officials said Friday as some provinces continued to impose new...
Social gathering restrictions will expand to other parts of Ontario: Ford
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford says newly announced restrictions on social gatherings in three provincial virus hot spots will be expanded to other areas of...
Residents demand end to bed bug infestation at seniors building in Sutton
By: Mike Anderson
Residents of Northview Court I, a subsidized seniors apartment building owned by Housing York Inc. in Sutton, are suffering from an on-going...
One in four credit-cardholders couldn’t make payments in May and June, survey says
TORONTO — A new survey by J.D. Power indicates that this spring, nearly one in four customers of the major credit-card companies were unable...
Ontario reports 21 new COVID cases in schools; 51 schools now have virus cases
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 21 new COVID-19 cases in schools around the province, including at least five among students.
The new cases — which...
O’Toole in isolation after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
OTTAWA — Federal Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is the second federal party leader in as many days to get tested for COVID-19 and put...
Ontario school ordered to close after three COVID-19 cases detected among staff
PEMBROKE, Ont. — An eastern Ontario high school has been ordered to close after three staff members tested positive for COVID-19 since last Friday.
The Renfrew...
Doug Ford promises hefty fines for breaking social gathering rules
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday promised to expand access to COVID-19 testing and threatened "severe" punishment for people breaking public health rules during social gatherings,...
Editorial: Late to the party
By: Mike Anderson
While Innisfil, Barrie and Whitchurch-Stouffville approved cannabis retail stores in January 2019, Georgina Town Council voted 4-3 to opt-out of the provincial...
Province will address long COVID-19 testing wait times in the coming weeks: Ford
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford promised Tuesday new measures to address the issue of long lineups at COVID-19 testing centres, as his health minister conceded the government...
