Ontario set to temporarily reduce hydro rates: source
TORONTO — A senior Ontario government source says the premier will announce today that hydro rates will be temporarily lowered as many people work...
Federal government helps farm loan agency to deal with COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA — Farm Credit Canada is getting support from the federal government that will boost its lending capacity by $5 billion to help farmers...
Airports now a challenging ‘Petri dish’ for officials trying to prevent spread of virus
OTTAWA — For one traveller returning to Toronto from Vietnam, the way officials handled arrivals to Canada was startling when compared to strict COVID-19 guidelines...
What’s essential? A look at businesses that can stay open in Ontario
TORONTO — As of 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, only businesses deemed essential workplaces will be allowed to remain open in Ontario during the...
Ontario ordering non-essential businesses to close
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered the closure Monday of all non-essential businesses in the province to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
It will...
March break is over, but Ontario students are still out of class
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce is bracing parents for the new normal on what would have been the first day back to class after...
COVID-19 cases in Canada surge to 1,472 as the death toll hits 21
OTTAWA — The number of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada rose to 1,472 by the end of Sunday, an increase of 141...
Online resources for residents self-isolating
By: Michelle Poirier
Many residents of Georgina are practicing social
distancing and self-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While you are stuck
inside, you may be questioning...
Open letter from MPP Caroline Mulroney to York-Simcoe residents
To the residents of York-Simcoe,
Throughout Canadian history, generations have faced challenges that at times seem unsurmountable. During times like these, we must remain resilient...
COVID-19 effects York Region Transit schedules
By: Michelle Poirier
York Region Transit is making some changes to their schedules effective March 23.
"With the closure of schools, businesses and public spaces, in...
