Liberals vow wage-subsidy extension to 2021, revamp of EI system in throne speech
OTTAWA — The Liberals are reversing course on a decision to wind down a federal wage subsidy, vowing in their throne speech to extend...
Daily new COVID-19 cases triple in past month; more schools hit
TORONTO — A dramatic tripling of daily new cases of COVID-19 in the past month, mostly among young people, prompted warnings on Wednesday that Canada is...
Up to 60 pharmacies to begin COVID-19 testing in Ontario by Friday
TORONTO — Up to 60 Ontario pharmacies will offer COVID-19 tests starting Friday, an initiative the government hopes will help reduce long waits at assessment centres...
Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge seeks donations to fund much-needed expansions
By: Michelle Poirier
Work is underway at Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge in Pefferlaw to expand the critical care unit and indoor pens.
But, while...
Keswick Canadian Tire named Jumpstart Charities dealer of the year
By Michelle Poirier
Garry and Elizabeth Johnston, owners of the Keswick Canadian Tire, were named Canadian Tire's Jumpstart Charities Dealer of the Year, during a...
Magna Carta Day Act closer to becoming law, as MPPs pay tribute to the...
By: Mike Anderson
Ontario is a step closer to proclaiming June 15 as Magna Carta Day, after Bill 201 received a second reading at Queen’s...
Feds reluctantly approve Ontario carbon price for big industrial emitters
OTTAWA — Ontario will be able to use its own carbon-pricing system for big industrial emitters after getting a green light from the federal...
Ontario officials report 425 new COVID-19 cases, with two additional deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 425 new cases of COVID-19 today, along with two new deaths related to the virus.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says there...
Police warn public about increased fentanyl use in Georgina
By: Mike Anderson
York Regional Police are warning the public about the dangers of fentanyl use, as 9-1-1 calls related to drug overdoses have...
Ontario reports 365 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours, one new death
The steady rise in Ontario's COVID-19 caseload continued on Sunday, though at a slightly slower pace than the previous two days, when diagnoses reached levels...
