Restaurants in covid hot spots doubt cold-weather patios will save the industry
TORONTO — Erin Gamelin started scouring the internet for a cost-effective version of the outdoor dining pods she’d seen photos of online when stricter...
Watch out for turtles on the road this summer
By: Michelle Poirier
It's turtle nesting season, and female turtles are looking for places to lay their eggs, so keep your eyes on the road...
Ayres donates goalie stick to Hockey Hall of Fame; understands EBUG concerns
TORONTO — David Ayres went out for a casual game of pickup hockey last week.
Between work, coaching kids and suiting up as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ practice goalie,...
Scheer promises EI tax credit for new parents if Conservatives form government
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is promising to provide a tax credit for new parents receiving federal benefits.
Scheer is reviving an idea he first unveiled...
Snow hampers return to in-person classes in several Ontario school boards
TORONTO — Many Ontario school boards were scrambling to adjust their plans for reopening schools Monday as a winter storm blanketed much of the...
Ontario reports 1,242 new COVID-19 cases as virus rates surge in Peel Region
TORONTO — One of Ontario's largest regions may face a lockdown if its residents don't follow public health guidelines, its top doctor warned Monday...
20-storey condo tower on Cook’s Bay gets green light
By Mike Anderson
The Cook's Bay shoreline will look radically different after a proposed 20-storey condo tower, initially rejected by the Town of Georgina, was...
Poll shows support for Ford government steady despite criticism of pandemic handling
TORONTO — A new poll shows Ontario's Progressive Conservatives would win the most votes if the election were held today, despite some criticism of...
Town takes over historic Pefferlaw cemetery
Media Release:
The Town of Georgina has acquired Johnston cemetery in Pefferlaw. The Johnston cemetery is a designated heritage site beside the Pefferlaw Fire Hall....
Ontario pledges billions in pandemic recovery spending, faces years of deep deficits
TORONTO — Ontario has laid out a $186-billion spending plan the government says will fight COVID-19, help small businesses and support families.
But the promises...
