Hospital says protests against pandemic measures ‘demoralizing’ for health-care staff
TORONTO — A Toronto hospital where protesters denouncing COVID-19 measures rallied Monday afternoon said such demonstrations are demoralizing for health-care workers who have cared...
Ontario details rapid testing protocol for school boards as schools report cases
TORONTO — Ontario school boards have received more details from the province regarding protocols for unvaccinated staff who must take twice-weekly rapid COVID-19 tests.
A...
New faces on ballot for York-Simcoe
By Mike Anderson
York-Simcoe voters will see two new faces on the ballot when they cast their vote on September 20.
While Conservative Scot Davidson,...
Parents describe nerves, excitement as Ontario’s largest boards resume class
TORONTO — Parents said they were excited but nervous as they dropped kids back at the first day of classes in Ontario's largest school...
Georgina Studio Tour Preview
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
The Georgina Studio Tour started 27 years ago, and attracts thousands of visitors, both from Georgina and neighbouring municipalities. This year, on...
Local councillors call on York Region to fast-track phosphorus reduction project for Lake Simcoe
By Mike Anderson
Bradford Council unanimously passed a motion by Councillor Jonathan Scott on September 7 calling on York Region to move forward with its...
Porter and Air Canada Rouge return to the skies months after COVID-19 groundings
TORONTO — Porter Airlines and Air Canada Rouge flights have resumed for the first time in months after being grounded by COVID-19 public health...
Ontario court finds province broke law on lack of public consultations
TORONTO — An Ontario court has found the provincial government broke the law by failing to adhere to the Environmental Bill of Rights.
Several environmental...
Miriam Toews, Kim Thúy among female authors dominating Giller long list
TORONTO — Miriam Toews and Kim Thúy are among the female authors dominating this year's Scotiabank Giller Prize long list.
Women made up 10 of...
RGH residents enjoy their first outing at Elaine’s Black River Coffee Shop in Sutton
By Mike Anderson
Twenty residents from River Glen Haven Nursing Home were treated to ice cream and cookies at Elaine's Black River Coffee Shop in...
