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Ontario to require proof of vaccination in high-risk settings starting Sept. 22
TORONTO — Giving in to mounting pressure from experts, businesses and political opponents, Premier Doug Ford announced a vaccine certificate system Wednesday that will...
Inspectors wouldn’t go into long-term care homes fearing for their safety: Ford
TORONTO — Inspectors refused to go into long-term care homes in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic because they feared for their safety,...
Conservative MP questions whether rail blockades constitute terrorism
OTTAWA — A Conservative MP is questioning whether rail blockades in Quebec and Ontario constitute acts of terrorism, which could allow the RCMP to intervene.
Doug Shipley put that...
Multi-unit fire in Sutton, leaves more than two dozen people homeless
By: Mike Anderson
A gas leak is thought to be the cause of a major fire that gutted three townhouse units and severely damaged another...
Ontario puts $1M toward protecting communities against extreme weather effects
Ontario is launching a $1-million pilot project to help communities protect against effects of extreme weather after several in central and eastern parts of the...
Georgina Chamber of Commerce provides free rapid COVID-19 tests to local businesses
By: Mike Anderson
The Georgina Chamber of Commerce is offering free rapid COVID-19 screening tests to small and medium sized businesses in Georgina as part...
Ontario sending more vaccines to hot spots, promises 18+ vaccine access by end of...
TORONTO — Ontario will send half its vaccine supply to hot spots for the next two weeks and hopes to make all adults eligible...
GCHCC AGM: Residents demand medical clinic be rebuilt
By: Mike Anderson
Although most not-for-profit AGMs are usually sedate affairs, the Georgina Community Health Care Council AGM was anything but.
Held at the LINK...
Lake Drive East becomes one-way on June 26
By Mike Anderson
Construction crews are busy completing the necessary roadworks to open a multi-use pathway for pedestrians and cyclists and one-way eastbound traffic lane...
Trapped miners expected to emerge this morning as rescue operation continues: Vale
SUDBURY, Ont. — A rescue operation for 39 miners who were trapped underground in northern Ontario on the weekend continues today, with their employer...
