Ontario government halts commercial evictions in COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO — The Ontario government is putting a temporary ban on commercial evictions to help small business owners who are struggling to pay their rent...
Most regions outside Toronto-Hamilton area moving to Stage 2 of reopening
TORONTO — Most Ontario regions outside the Toronto area will be allowed to open more businesses and activities Friday, including restaurant patios, hair salons...
Georgina residents show their support for Black Lives Matter
By Michelle Poirier
Two Black Lives Matter protests were held in Georgina last week, demanding an end to anti-black racism.
The first protest was held...
Ontario reports 243 new COVID-19 cases, and 24 more deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 243 new COVID-19 cases today, and 24 more deaths.
That brings the province to a total of 30,860 cases —...
Candlelight vigil held at River Glen Haven to remember lives lost during the outbreak
By: Mike Anderson
Nearly two dozen people took part in a candlelight vigil held at River Glen Haven Nursing Home in Sutton on June 4.
The...
Troops could be called to testify in lawsuits against long-term care homes
OTTAWA — Members of the Canadian Armed Forces working inside long-term care homes could find themselves testifying about the state of those facilities in...
Ontario reports 415 new COVID-19 cases, over half from reporting delay
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 415 new COVID-19 cases today, and 19 more deaths.
More than half of the new cases are from a previous...
Pandemic, labour disruptions raise questions about value of 2020 report cards
Ontario's teachers have not yet written year-end report cards for their students, but Paloma del Castillo already knows what hers will look like.
The Grade...
Hand sanitizers recalled due to industrial-grade ethanol content
OTTAWA — Health Canada says some hand sanitizers are being recalled because they contain industrial-grade ethanol.
The agency says industrial-grade ethanol contains chemicals that may not...
Local businesses hopeful for Shop Local Georgina Day
By: Michelle Poirier
From this year on, June 11 will officially be known as Shop Local Georgina Day, and local businesses are happy about it.
The...
