Ontario News
Ontario’s education minister says April break to go ahead as planned
TORONTO — Spring break for Ontario's schools will go ahead as planned next month, at least for now, the education minister said Tuesday, drawing...
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 eases restrictions on wedding and funeral ceremonies, not receptions
TORONTO — The Ontario government is easing restrictions on wedding and funeral ceremonies across the province as part of the phased reopening during the...
Ontario wants to welcome Ukrainian refugees with jobs and settlement: Ford
Premier Doug Ford wants to fast-track potential Ukrainian refugees to Ontario, where he says jobs and settlement services will be waiting for them.
Ford said...
Ontario reports 437 new cases, 24 new deaths from COVID-19; 14,432 total cases
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 437 new cases of COVID-19 and 24 new deaths related to the virus.
There are now 14,432 confirmed cases of...
Ontario reaches tentative contract deal with elementary teachers
TORONTO — Ontario reached a tentative contract deal Friday with its largest teachers’ union following a highly contentious round of bargaining.
The agreement with the...
Ontario drivers see average of $150 savings; minister says more should be done
TORONTO — Insurance companies have provided $685 million in relief to Ontario drivers using their cars less during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the province's...
Total number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario passes 10,000, 36 new deaths reported
TORONTO — The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases passed the 10,000 mark in Ontario today as the province reported 485 new cases of the virus.
Health...
Ontario’s community COVID-19 cases appear to have peaked, officials say
TORONTO — Ontario is in the midst of two different COVID-19 outbreaks, health officials said Monday, as community spread appears to have peaked, but...
Mandatory online learning leaves single parents with impossible choice
Every day, Jessy Duncombe has to figure out how to put food on the table, help her two school-aged kids navigate the complexities of...
