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...
What to do if you think you have been infected with COVID-19
By: James Burrows
If you believe you have symptoms of COVID-19 the Ontario Government is asking you to immediately self isolate and use the online...
Local food bank sees increased demand due to pandemic
By: Michelle Poirier
Residents laid-off as a result of the
pandemic are beginning to show up at the local food bank, according to
Catherine Cook, Executive Director...
As pandemic wreaks havoc on Ontario’s economy, laid-off workers must wait for federal benefits
By: James Burrows
With more than a million laid-off workers applying for Employment Insurance (EI) over the next two weeks, the federal government is set...
