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Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health urges those over the age of 70 to...
Statement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health:
"The Government of Ontario continues to take decisive action to respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Number of patients in intensive care more than triples as COVID-19 infections rise by...
By: Mike Anderson
The number of patients in intensive care units across the province has more than tripled since Wednesday, according to Ontario’s Ministry of...
Doug Ford’s handling of the pandemic draws praise from friends and foes
TORONTO — No aspect of Canadian life has been left untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic, including politics, and pundits agree the premier of Ontario is...
Ontario reports 151 new cases of COVID-19 as premier looks at limiting gatherings
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford says he’s looking to reduce the maximum number of people allowed to gather to five as the province deals...
Ontario NDP calls for financial support for renters and making evictions illegal
NDP leader Andrea Horwath is calling on the Ontario government to help tenants who can’t pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Horwath says in a...
Ontario reports three new COVID-19 deaths, including nursing home residents
TORONTO — Ontario reported 135 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths Friday, including two at a nursing home that local officials say is...
Ontario to spend $2.1 B to bolster health system COVID-19 response
TORONTO — Ontario will pump over $2.1 billion into its health-care system to bolster its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The funding will help create 1,500 new hospital...
Highlights of Ontario’s COVID-19 fiscal plan
TORONTO — Ontario introduced a $17-billion package Wednesday to provide COVID-19 relief. Here are some highlights:
— $1 billion for a COVID-19 contingency fund
— $935...
Ontario set to temporarily reduce hydro rates: source
TORONTO — A senior Ontario government source says the premier will announce today that hydro rates will be temporarily lowered as many people work...
What’s essential? A look at businesses that can stay open in Ontario
TORONTO — As of 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, only businesses deemed essential workplaces will be allowed to remain open in Ontario during the...
