YRDSB to close schools for two-weeks after March break due to Coronavirus fears
By: Mike Anderson
The province has decided to close all publicly funded schools for a period of two-weeks after March break in response to growing...
Labour, biz leaders urge federal-provincial common front on COVID-19 impact
OTTAWA — Canada’s largest labour organization and the group that bills itself as the voice of business in this country have set aside their differences to...
A breakdown of federal spending in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
OTTAWA — The federal government unveiled a $1 billion response package to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the Canadian health-care system, the economy,...
Ontario reports more cases of COVID-19, announces $100M contingency fund
TORONTO — Ontario reported five more cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, bringing the total to 42, as the government announced a $100-million contingency fund to...
How EI benefits for COVID-19 quarantines will work
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to Canada’s sick-leave benefits under employment insurance Wednesday, to respond to concerns about COVID-19.
Here is a...
Large events should be avoided as seventh case of COVID-19 confirmed: York Region Public...
By: Mike Anderson
With the number of positive COVID-19 cases rising to seven in York Region, Dr. Karim Kurji, York's Medical Officer of Health, says...
Canadian health officials stress COVID-19 risk remains low as case load rises
OTTAWA — With a slowly, but steadily rising number of COVID-19 cases in Canada, health officials continue to stress that the risk posed by the novel...
Provincial grant helps local shelter upgrade facilities for women and children escaping abuse
By: Mike Anderson
Sandgate Women's Shelter in Jackson's Point was the recent recipient of a $78,800 provincial grant, which allowed the shelter to complete much-needed...
Tips for better handwashing: lather longer and skip the hand dryer
TORONTO — The internet is awash in lists of things that many of us get wrong on a regular basis: the way we peel...
Ontario reports new COVID-19 case, says patient had travelled to Las Vegas
Ontario’s Ministry of Health says there is a new case of the novel coronavirus in the province.
A spokeswoman with the ministry said the patient...
