Ontario News
Send COVID-19 vaccines to buildings with many seniors for equitable access: report
TORONTO — Bringing COVID-19 vaccines directly to buildings with large populations of seniors would be an equitable approach to protecting the most vulnerable, scientists...
Ontario has entered third wave of COVID-19, say province’s science advisers
TORONTO — Ontario has entered the third wave of COVID-19 as more transmissible virus variants account for almost half of new cases, the province's...
Organizers ask for free testing for kids and staff to keep Ontario summer camps...
Free COVID-19 testing for children and staff could help keep Ontario camps open this summer while the pandemic drags on, organizers say.
Day camps in...
Ontario nursing homes losing staff to Amazon and film industry, association says
Long-term care in Ontario is loosing staff to other industries that due to the pandemic are hiring health-care workers for infection prevention and testing...
Ontario launches vaccine booking system for those aged 80 and up
TORONTO — Ontario's hotly anticipated COVID-19 vaccine booking system launched Monday for those aged 80 and up, with thousands logging on within minutes.
The online...
Ontarians’ mental health has continued to deteriorate throughout pandemic: poll
The Canadian Mental Health Association is urging Ontario to prioritize the sector in its upcoming budget as a new poll suggests the second wave...
Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine booking system ready to launch for those eligible: Ford
Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine booking system is ready to start taking appointments both by phone and online, the province's premier announced Sunday amid warnings to...
Staffing shortages, absentee leaders linked to high mortality in long-term care homes
Ontario long-term care homes dealing with staffing shortages and absentee leaders were more likely to have a higher risk of mortality during the first...
Ontario’s doctors ask for patience as they join vaccination rollout Saturday
TORONTO — Ontario's doctors are asking for patience as they prepare to join the province's vaccine rollout this weekend.
The province has said family doctors...
Variants must be controlled to prevent third wave, say Ontario’s science advisors
TORONTO — Ontario's ability to control the spread of COVID-19 variants over the next few weeks will determine if there will be a third...
