Evolving science reason for inconsistent messaging on COVID-19: Tam
OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer says messages on how to keep safe during the COVID-19 pandemic might seem inconsistent, but that’s because...
‘We’re devastated’: Local gym owners cry foul over Stage 2 closure
By: Mike Anderson
Small-gym owners in Georgina are upset they are being forced to close as York Region returns to a modified Stage 2 lockdown...
Restaurants in covid hot spots doubt cold-weather patios will save the industry
TORONTO — Erin Gamelin started scouring the internet for a cost-effective version of the outdoor dining pods she’d seen photos of online when stricter...
New liability law would not protect negligent long-term care providers: Ford
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford says a COVID-19 liability bill introduced by his government this week will not grant extra protection to negligent long-term...
Some long-term care homes can’t get insurance, could be forced to close: association
Ontario's long-term care homes are having trouble securing liability insurance for COVID-19, a situation that could force some of them to close, a group...
Dairy farmers demand compensation amid pandemic, citing new loses due to CUSMA
OTTAWA — Canadian dairy farmers are demanding compensation from the government because of losses to their industry they say have been caused by a...
Trudeau hands out advice on Halloween, saying ‘sacrifice’ necessary for many
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canadians to stick to local health guidelines when considering how to celebrate Halloween next week.
The question...
Dance classes with some conditions allowed to resume in Ontario COVID hotspots
TORONTO — Dance classes are being allowed to resume, with certain restrictions, in Ontario's COVID-19 hot spots.
The classes weren't allowed to operate after the...
Ontario to provide COVID-19 liability protection to workers and some organizations
Ontario will provide liability protection to some workers, businesses and non-profits against COVID-19 exposure-related lawsuits.
Attorney General Doug Downey introduced the new bill today at...
Ontario reports 721 new cases of COVID-19, most of them among those under 60
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 721 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths related to the novel coronavirus.
The province says another 783 cases...
