Ford says patience has run thin with low numbers of COVID-19 tests in Ontario
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford says his patience with Ontario's slow pace of testing for COVID-19 has run thin and he wants more done starting Thursday.
He says...
Canada’s top doctor changes position on use of face masks
By: James Burrows
For several weeks now the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US and the Canadian government...
Local businesses are struggling to stay afloat during COVID-19 pandemic
By: Michelle Poirier
Despite the promise of emergency wage subsidies and low-interest loans, many local businesses in Georgina are struggling to pay rent and may...
Ontario to allow curbside delivery and pick up of cannabis during COVID-19
TORONTO — Ontario will allow cannabis delivery and curbside pick up from authorized retail stores during the COVID-19 pandemic after they were taken off...
Legions begin fundraising to save branches as financial challenges mount
TORONTO — A number of Royal Canadian Legion branches across the country have launched online fundraising efforts to keep their doors open after suffering...
More help on way for those not eligible for emergency aid programs
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce today further measures to financially support entrepreneurs, small businesses and young people who aren't...
Canada failed to learn from past pandemics: health-care associations
OTTAWA — Canada has failed to learn vital lessons from past pandemics, and front-line workers are now paying the price, according to some of Canada's...
Town of Georgina extends property tax holiday to soften financial impact of COVID-19 pandemic
By: Mike Anderson
Mayor Margaret Quirk and Town CAO David Reddon approved a series of measures on April 6 to assist residents and local businesses...
Ontario calls for anyone with health-care training to join fight against COVID-19
TORONTO — Ontario put out a wartime-like plea Tuesday to press anyone in the province with health-care experience into service, as the first Ontario-made personal protective...
Pandemic raises fears for families with loved ones in long-term care
By: Mike Anderson
With more than 50 nursing homes across the province reporting outbreaks of COVID-19, these are anxious times for people with loved ones...
