Covid delays opening of local dental clinic for low-income seniors
By: Michele Poirier
The pandemic has delayed the opening of a local dental clinic geared to low-income seniors until the fall of 2021.
The Ontario Seniors...
Ontario has 150 COVID patients in intensive care units, admissions up in all regions
TORONTO — The Ontario Hospital Association says the province has hit the critical mark of 150 COVID-19 patients in its intensive care units.
Earlier this...
Toronto school staff member dies of COVID-19
TORONTO — An education worker at a Toronto school has died from COVID-19.
The child and youth worker was employed with the Toronto Catholic District...
Growing number of Canadians plan to get vaccinated for COVID-19
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the proportion of Canadians planning to get vaccinated for COVID-19 is on the rise after encouraging initial results...
Ford pledges increased testing in long-term care homes as deaths climb in facilities
Ontario will increase COVID-19 testing in its long-term care homes in an effort to pinpoint how the virus is getting into the facilities, Premier...
Ontario reports 1,248 new cases of COVID-19, 29 new deaths
Ontario is reporting 1,248 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 29 new deaths due to the virus.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says 364 cases are...
Tam warns of increasing pressure on hospitals as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
TORONTO — The rising tide of COVID-19 infections across much of Canada threatens to swamp a hospital system already under strain, the country's top...
Outbreak worsens as public health reports more infections at Cedarvale Lodge
By: Mike Anderson
Four residents at Cedarvale Lodge have now tested positive for COVID-19, according to York Region Public Health.
This follows the first report of...
Ontario reports record 1,581 new COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths from virus
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting yet another single-day record for new COVID-19 cases today, recording 1,581 new diagnoses and 20 new deaths due to...
Ontario lowering thresholds for stricter COVID-19 measures under new tiered system
TORONTO — Ontario lowered the thresholds for imposing stricter COVID-19 measures under its colour-coded framework Friday in light of what Premier Doug Ford called...
