Ontario legislature expected to pass emergency COVID bill to help workers
TORONTO — The Ontario government is expected to pass emergency legislation today aimed at protecting workers who are forced to stay home due to the COVID-19...
Trudeau announces COVID-19 economic response plan
Media Release:
The Government of Canada is taking strong and quick action to protect our economy, and the health, safety, and jobs of all Canadians...
Southlake cancels visitor hours and reduces elective services to prepare for COVID-19 pandemic
By: Mike Anderson
Southlake Regional Health Centre will not be accepting visitors, except under extenuating circumstances, effective March 19, according to a media release issued...
Canadian banks move to help customers, allow deferral of mortgage payments
TORONTO — Canada’s big banks are moving to provide financial breathing room to customers hurt by disruptions from the steps taken to slow the spread...
East Gwillimbury woman tests positive for COVID-19
By: Mike Anderson
A young woman in her 20s from East Gwillimbury has tested positive for COVID-19, according to York Region Public Health.
She contracted novel...
Streaming platforms boost offers, studios release movies at home in response to COVID-19
TORONTO — Streaming platforms are joining Hollywood in throwing away the rule book in hopes of attracting viewers stuck inside during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There was...
Health systems ramping up to deal with potential influx of COVID-19 cases
OTTAWA — While Canadians stay home in an effort to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, officials are working behind the scenes to try...
Morneau to unveil $20 billion or more to cushion financial shock of COVID-19
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Bill Morneau is poised to announce billions in federal aid to help cushion the financial shock of the COVID-19 outbreak...
Ontario reports first death linked to COVID-19 in 77-year-old man
TORONTO — Ontario health officials confirmed the province’s first death in a patient with COVID-19 on Tuesday, hours after Premier Doug Ford declared a...
Town closes Civic Centre to the public
Media Release
The Town of Georgina Civic Centre, located at 26557 Civic Centre Rd., is closed to the public effective immediately. The Fire Services administrative...
