Plan for inevitable COVID-19 cases in schools, says chief public health officer
OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer says families should expect to see cases of COVID-19 in schools as children head back to class.
It is important...
Editorial: LSRCA goes rogue
By: Mike Anderson
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's (LSRCA) controversial reissue of a section 28 permit, which grants the DG Group permission to bulldoze...
Federal government gives Ontario $381 million to help with back-to-school plan
TORONTO — Ontario's controversial back-to school plan received an infusion of cash from the federal government on Wednesday, with at least $381 million being...
Ontario releases new COVID-19 guidance to manage school outbreaks
TORONTO — Ontario has released new guidance to parents and educators to help prevent and manage COVID-19 outbreaks in schools, including provisions that will not require ill...
Feds to give provinces $2B to bolster safe reopening of schools this fall
OTTAWA — The growing level of anxiety experienced by parents and teachers over reopening schools during a global pandemic have reached the ears of highest...
August 24, 2020 Issue
Featured photo: Demonstration held at River Glen Haven
Additional images by Gundula Vogel and stux from Pixabay.
This issue includes:
Town of Georgina threatens LSRCA with legal...
Trudeau considered best to manage pandemic, revive economy, poll suggests
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would be well placed to fight an election this fall, seen as the leader best able...
Town threatens LSRCA with legal action after DG Group surrenders section 28 permit
By: Mike Anderson
The DG Group surrendered its section 28 permit to the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) on August 19, just hours before...
Province extends Southlake’s takeover of River Glen Haven by 30 days
By Mike Anderson
With Southlake's 90-day takeover of River Glen Haven expiring on August 24, the Ministry of Long-Term Care stepped-in at the last minute...
‘Good morning. I’m Erin O’Toole’: new Tory leader wins after hours-long delay
OTTAWA — Conservative members sought stability Monday in choosing Erin O'Toole as leader after a campaign where he focused on keeping the party close to...
