Ontario to spend $2.1 B to bolster health system COVID-19 response
TORONTO — Ontario will pump over $2.1 billion into its health-care system to bolster its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The funding will help create 1,500 new hospital...
Highlights of Ontario’s COVID-19 fiscal plan
TORONTO — Ontario introduced a $17-billion package Wednesday to provide COVID-19 relief. Here are some highlights:
— $1 billion for a COVID-19 contingency fund
— $935...
A look at what’s in the federal COVID-19 aid legislation
OTTAWA — Parliament has passed sweeping legislation designed to blunt the economic impact COVID-19.
Here’s a look at what’s in the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act:
— A new...
Eight health care workers test positive as total COVID-19 cases climb to 97 in...
By: Mike Anderson
Eight health care workers - either physicians, nurses or paramedics - have tested positive for COVID-19, according to York Region Public Health.
York...
All Lake Simcoe Conservation areas closed to public
By: Mike Anderson
All conservation areas managed by Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority are now closed to the public, according to a media release issued...
Small business confidence falls to record low amid COVID-19 pandemic, CFIB says
TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence has fallen to a new low amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The organization says...
House of Commons passes legislation for COVID-19 help with unanimous support
OTTAWA — The House of Commons has passed emergency legislation to free up $82 billion to help Canadians weather the COVID-19 crisis.
The vote early Wednesday...
Business, labour groups say Liberals’ COVID-19 wage subsidy too little to help
OTTAWA — A growing number of business and labour groups are urging the federal Liberals to up their promised wage subsidy to help companies...
Community spread of COVID-19 within Canada taking over as main threat, Tam says
OTTAWA — Canada’s chief medical health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says overall in Canada, an equal number of Canadians who have tested positive for COVID-19...
John Sibbald, community leader and champion of the arts, dead at age 92
By: Karen Wolfe
John Drinkwater Sibbald III (1928 - 2020) was a charming friend who had an iconic presence in our community. With a legacy...
