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Ontario court tosses vaccine-rollout discrimination claim over jurisdiction
TORONTO — A claim that alleges Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine rollout discriminated against the vulnerable raises important issues, Divisional Court said on Wednesday as it...
Ontario loosens LTC restrictions as vaccination rates in homes rise
TORONTO — Ontario is loosening pandemic restrictions on long-term care homes as vaccination rates rise and will once again allow some gatherings and physical...
Group of police officers files constitutional challenge over Ontario pandemic rules
TORONTO — A group of active and retired police officers from several forces has launched a legal challenge over Ontario's pandemic orders, alleging that...
Ontario outdoor recreational facilities to stay closed until cases drop: minister
TORONTO — Ontario's closure of outdoor recreational facilities will remain in place until COVID-19 cases decline significantly, the government said Tuesday.
Health Minister Christine Elliott...
Ontario schools will offer online learning option for entire 2021-2022 school year
TORONTO — Students in Ontario can opt to take all their classes online when the new school year begins in September, but the province's...
Ornge says service will continue despite labour issues with paramedics
TORONTO — Ontario's air ambulance service says it's committed to serving patients without disruption as labour strife with its paramedics continues.
Unifor, which represents Ornge...
Ontario may shorten vaccine interval, looking into mixing first and second doses
TORONTO — Ontario might shorten the length of time between COVID-19 vaccine doses and is looking into mixing and matching doses as it prepares...
Ontario opens COVID-19 vaccine bookings to hot-spot residents 18 and older
TORONTO — Ontario is making good on its promise to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, opening its provincial booking portal today to hot-spot residents aged...
Ontario LTC commission says nursing homes were neglected, sector needs reform
TORONTO — Ontario's neglected long-term care sector needs sweeping reforms to protect its vulnerable residents, an independent commission has found, pointing the finger in...
Ontario asks for mandatory three-day hotel quarantines at land crossings
TORONTO — Ontario is asking the federal government to impose mandatory three-day quarantines in hotels for travellers entering Canada at land crossings.
Health Minister Christine...
