Ontario News
Ontario announces rebate for some businesses’ property tax and energy bills
Ontario businesses affected by recent public health measures can apply for rebates on property taxes and energy costs, the government announced Wednesday amid warnings...
Ontario records 5,790 COVID-19 cases, smashing through record
TORONTO — Ontario reported an all-time high 5,790 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, smashing through the previous record of 4,812 set in April.
But...
Booster eligibility expands across Ontario as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
TORONTO — Ontarians 18 and older can now book a COVID-19 vaccine booster through the provincial portal, as long as it has been at...
Pandemic puppy boom drives profits, unleashes havoc on pet businesses
TORONTO — Arpeggio may seem like a puffed-up name for a puppy, but Alison Hodd says it suits her Australian bernedoodle, whose expensive tastes...
Experts say circuit breaker necessary to blunt Omicron’s effect in Ontario
TORONTO — Ontario must introduce stronger public health measures to blunt the impact of Omicron, the province's COVID-19 experts said Thursday, warning cases could...
Legal cannabis sales overtake illicit market for first time in Ontario: OCS
TORONTO — New data shows sales made through Ontario’s legal cannabis channels have overtaken those made through the illicit market for the first time...
School boards in Ontario proactively prepare in case of switch to remote learning
Several school boards in Ontario are asking students to take home their personal belongings and electronic devices as they prepare for the possibility of...
Leafs, Raptors, Senators to have 50 per cent fan capacity amid COVID-19 surge
TORONTO — The new COVID-19 surge is impacting sports fans in Ontario.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors plus the Ottawa Senators will see their...
Ontarians 18+ can get boosters Monday, shorter dose interval
TORONTO — All eligible adults in Ontario can book COVID-19 booster shots starting Monday, part of an accelerated rollout of third doses the premier...
Vaccine capacity ramping up in Ontario ahead of booster plan details
TORONTO — Preparations for an accelerated COVID-19 booster shot rollout were underway Wednesday in Ontario as the province braced for a growing wave of...
