Focus shifts to public health units as Health Canada approves kids’ vaccination
TORONTO — From superhero selfie stations to encouraging costumes with capes, Ontario public health units are readying to vaccinate young kids against COVID-19 now...
Pharmacies can safely test people with COVID symptoms, Ontario health minister says
TORONTO — Ontario's health minister defended a plan Wednesday to allow people with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested for the virus in pharmacies, after...
Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign in final stretch
By Tina Novotny
While the world is happily putting the COVID-19 crisis in the rear-view mirror, domestic violence activists are calling attention to the pandemic’s...
Pefferlaw residents up in arms over aerodrome
By Mike Anderson
Pefferlaw residents voiced their concerns over a proposed aerodrome during a Pefferlaw Association of Ratepayers (PAR) meeting held Monday night at the...
New aerodrome proposal flies under the radar in Pefferlaw
By Mike Anderson
An Ontario company proposes to build a new aerodrome at 7818 and 7486 Old Homestead Road, near Stoney Batter Rd. and Old...
Toronto’s new policy to introduce more affordable housing met with mixed reaction
TORONTO — A new Toronto policy to introduce more affordable housing is drawing mixed reaction, with critics saying it isn't bold enough to tackle...
Ontario long-term care staff must have first COVID vaccine to attend work today
Ontario long-term care staff must have received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose to go to work today.
Staff who don't present proof of a first...
Pefferlaw Lions poster contest inspires kids to think about peace
By Mike Anderson
While November is the month we remember our veterans and their sacrifice, it's also the month that children around the world submit...
Nov 10, 2021 Issue
Main Stories: Town officially opens new fire station in Pefferlaw,
No longer forgotten: Indigenous veterans,
Christmas Kettle Campaign sets $35,000 goal to support Georgina
Ford asks municipalities not to seek own child-care deals amid federal talks
CALEDON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants municipalities to wait for his government to strike a deal with Ottawa on child care instead...
