Ontario pushes federal government for residential rent relief program
TORONTO — Ontario pushed the federal government Friday to provide a residential rent relief program, as Ottawa announced similar help for small businesses.
Premier Doug...
Ontario reports 640 new COVID-19 cases, 50 more deaths
TORONTO — Ontario reported 640 new COVID-19 cases Friday, and 50 more deaths.
That's the largest single-day increase in new cases so far, though the...
Trudeau unveils rent relief for small businesses hurt by COVID-19
OTTAWA — The federal government is providing rent relief to businesses that can't afford to pay their landlords at a time when their operations are seriously curtailed or shut down due...
Scheer refuses to acknowledge MP’s controversial criticism of health officer
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer refused Thursday to address controversial comments by a member of his caucus who is also seeking to replace...
Resident with COVID-19 walks out of group home as more community care settings report...
By: Mike Anderson
Earlier this week a male resident with COVID-19 left his group home unescorted to visit his mother in Toronto.
The resident, in his...
Georgina Council approves emergency grants for struggling local businesses
By: Mike Anderson
On April 22, Georgina Council unanimously approved an emergency grant program for local businesses struggling to stay a float during the COVID-19...
Routes offers phone call service for residents feeling isolated during the pandemic
By: James Burrows
When you're anxious there's nothing better than hearing a friendly voice at the end of the phone.
That feeling of being connected...
Captain Cernel brings magic to movie night with home delivery popcorn
By: Michelle Poirier
After bringing movie magic to Georgina for 22 years through The Gem Theatre, RJ Gorman, a.k.a. Captain Cernel, is now on a...
York Region reports spike in COVID-19 cases as Georgina’s active cases rise to 17
By: Mike Anderson
Georgina’s total confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by 4 to 17 active cases on April 20, with institutional outbreaks in community care...
New Leaf dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks at four group homes
By: Mike Anderson
New Leaf, a not-for-profit organization that operates 13 group homes for close to 100 people with intellectual disabilities in York Region, is...
