Editorial: Late to the party
By: Mike Anderson
While Innisfil, Barrie and Whitchurch-Stouffville approved cannabis retail stores in January 2019, Georgina Town Council voted 4-3 to opt-out of the provincial...
Province will address long COVID-19 testing wait times in the coming weeks: Ford
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford promised Tuesday new measures to address the issue of long lineups at COVID-19 testing centres, as his health minister conceded the government...
Some Canadians believe officials exaggerate threat of COVID-19, poll suggests
OTTAWA — A new survey suggests there are Canadians who believe that warnings from public officials about the threat of COVID-19 are vastly overblown.
Almost...
Ontario reports 251 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths in past 24 hours
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 251 new cases of COVID-19 today, and four new deaths from the virus.
There were also 117 cases newly marked as resolved...
Delayed start for online classes as demand grows in some Ontario school boards
A growing number of Ontario students are opting for online education in the coming academic year, prompting both school boards and universities to bolster their...
Halloween doesn’t have to be cancelled even if trick-or-treating is, experts say
TORONTO — Fears that an invisible virus may be lurking among trick-or-treaters will keep Melanie Vicente's two children home this Halloween, but the Toronto...
Further lockdowns possible if COVID-19 cases continue to increase: Ford
TORONTO — Parts of Ontario could see another lockdown if the province cannot get a handle on increasing rates of COVID-19, Premier Doug Ford warned...
Parents anxious as kids head back-to-school during pandemic
By: Michelle Poirier
With kids heading back to school in Georgina, a lack of information and the looming threat of COVID-19 has some parents second-guessing...
De La Salle Park to remain open in September
By: Mike Anderson
De La Salle Park will remain open this month, as staff continue to monitor visitor volume with the hope of removing some...
WE Charity closing Canadian operations, Kielburger brothers leaving
OTTAWA — WE Charity says it is closing its Canadian operations, blaming COVID-19 and the political fallout from the Liberal government's plan to have it...
