Experts weigh in on shifting public health messaging on ‘learn to live with COVID’
TORONTO — Ontarians have recently started hearing their top health and government officials speak of "learning to live with COVID-19," but it doesn't mean...
Ontario designing ‘portable benefits’ plan for workers who don’t have coverage
Ontario intends to develop a "portable benefits" system for workers who don't have health, dental or vision coverage, with the package intended to move...
Long-term care visitor restrictions under review, new minister says
A policy restricting social visits in Ontario long-term care homes could soon change, the minister responsible for the sector said on Wednesday after other...
Ontario seeks to expand use of rapid tests in shifting pandemic strategy
TORONTO — Ontario's official COVID-19 testing volumes have plummeted since PCR access was sharply restricted in the face of an Omicron surge, but rather...
Ontario’s science advisers say easing restrictions will increase COVID-19 cases
TORONTO — COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and ICU admissions will likely increase again following this week's reopening, Ontario's expert science advisers said Tuesday in new...
‘Hopefully this is the last time’: Ontario businesses reopen with cautious optimism
TORONTO — Ontario restaurants, gyms and theatres welcomed patrons back as restrictions from the latest pandemic-related shutdown eased on Monday, with customers happy to...
Some urge vaccine certificates to require three doses as Ontario set for reopening
TORONTO — Restaurants, gyms, cinemas and many other businesses in Ontario are set to open their doors once again on Monday to fully vaccinated...
January 24, 2022 Issue
Main Stories: Bradford Bypass could face federal impact assessment after all, Nurse practitioner clinic to open in August, Sutton District High School grad pens children’s book
Rapid test or medical note OK for COVID workplace claims during Omicron: WSIB
Ontarians who suspect they caught COVID-19 at work can make claims with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board even without a positive result from...
Ontario to begin resuming non-urgent surgeries on Monday
TORONTO — Some surgeries paused due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Ontario will start resuming next week, when businesses shuttered by public...
