Ontario News
Get for-profits out of long-term care, unions say as they launch campaign
TORONTO — Several unions launched a campaign on Thursday calling on the Ontario government to phase out for-profit companies that operate long-term care homes.
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School reopening plan coming next week, Lecce says, as critics urge more funding
TORONTO — A new plan to reopen the Ontario's schools in September is coming next week, the province's education minister said Thursday, conceding that the government...
More Ontario regions moving to Stage 3 of reopening Friday; Toronto held back
TORONTO — More regions of Ontario will move into the third stage of the province's COVID-19 recovery plan later his week, the premier announced Monday as municipal...
Ford warns long-term care homes to ensure workers have access to PPE
TORONTO — Long-term care homes that don't provide personal protective equipment to their staff as they prepare to allow visitors inside those facilities will face consequences, Premier Doug Ford...
Blue Jays looking at backup plan for home stadium
TORONTO — The Blue Jays are turning to a backup plan after finding out they wouldn't be allowed to play any games at Toronto's Rogers Centre this...
Three charged with mischief after statues are covered in paint during protest
TORONTO — Three protesters were charged with mischief on Saturday after supporters of Black Lives Matter threw paint on several statues, including one of...
Ontario reports 111 new cases of COVID-19, nine new deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 111 new cases of COVID-19 and nine new deaths related to the virus.
The total number of cases now stands at 37,274,...
Province says Jays cleared to play at home, but final decision lies with feds
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he's looking forward to the Toronto Blue Jays playing at Rogers Centre this season after a member...
Ontario will receive $7 billion of federal pandemic recovery package
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's frustration with a perceived lack of COVID-19 recovery funds flowing from the federal government turned to praise on Thursday as...
Bar reopenings going ahead in Ontario as Quebec links cases to bars in Montreal
OTTAWA — Canada's deputy public health chief says going inside a bar to have a drink with friends remains a high-risk activity in the...
