O’Toole in isolation after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
OTTAWA — Federal Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is the second federal party leader in as many days to get tested for COVID-19 and put...
Ontario school ordered to close after three COVID-19 cases detected among staff
PEMBROKE, Ont. — An eastern Ontario high school has been ordered to close after three staff members tested positive for COVID-19 since last Friday.
The Renfrew...
Doug Ford promises hefty fines for breaking social gathering rules
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday promised to expand access to COVID-19 testing and threatened "severe" punishment for people breaking public health rules during social gatherings,...
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...
