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Rise in sudden COVID-19 deaths at home still a mystery, chief coroner says
TORONTO — An increase in the number of COVID-19 patients dying unexpectedly at home without having called for an ambulance is a troubling new...
Ontario reports first rare blood clot related to Oxford-AstraZeneca shot
TORONTO — Ontario has reported its first case of a rare blood clot in a person who received the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
The province's top...
Ontario authorizes workers from other provinces, outside hospitals amid ICU strain
TORONTO — Health-care workers from other provinces and non-hospital settings could be deployed to Ontario's overburdened intensive care units as early as next week,...
Premier Ford apologizes for widely panned rules, pledges paid sick leave
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford issued an emotional apology on Thursday for introducing COVID-19 restrictions that sparked furious backlash as he confirmed his...
Ontario’s child-care workers demand COVID-19 vaccines as daycares remain open
TORONTO — Early childhood educator Jessica Tomas spends all day working with unmasked young kids at a Toronto daycare – helping them eat, getting...
Ontario cabinet finalizing sick-leave plan to be released in coming days
TORONTO — A paid sick-leave program is coming to Ontario in a matter of days, the province said Wednesday as critics accused the government...
Ontario hints at action on paid sick leave amid barrage of criticism
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford's government said Tuesday it was considering a paid sick-leave program for essential workers amid warnings from its own science...
Ontario police forces to focus on education rather than enforcement of new powers
TORONTO — Ontario police forces said Monday that they'll focus on educating the public about following new COVID-19 measures after the government expanded their...
What you need to know about getting an AstraZeneca vaccine in Ontario
The Ontario government has said the COVID-19 vaccine made by Oxford-AstraZeneca, which was previously available to residents aged 55 and older, will be offered...
Ontario students return to virtual classrooms today due to surging COVID-19 cases
TORONTO — Students across Ontario will return to the virtual classroom today as school buildings remain shuttered following the spring break.
The provincial government announced...
