Economists agree we’re in a recession, but there’s little consensus on why
TORONTO — Economists say there is no doubt that Canada is experiencing a recession, but the exact criteria determining one is underway can be fraught with...
Ontario to freeze rent for some families, promising new bill this fall
TORONTO — Ontario says it will introduce legislation this fall to freeze rent for some families next year.
Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark's office says in a...
Ontario long-term care residents allowed to leave for day trips, overnight
Residents of Ontario's long-term care homes are once again allowed to leave for day trips or overnight stays, though the province says anyone staying out overnight will...
Ontario school boards urged to spend air quality funding by Thanksgiving
TORONTO — School boards need to pick up the pace of air quality improvements as schools reopen this fall, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said...
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...
