Bar reopenings going ahead in Ontario as Quebec links cases to bars in Montreal
OTTAWA — Canada's deputy public health chief says going inside a bar to have a drink with friends remains a high-risk activity in the...
Ontario to announce plans for Stage 3 of reopening as COVID-19 spread slows
TORONTO — The premier's office says the Ontario government is set to announce details about Stage 3 of its reopening plan on Monday as...
Genetic detectives begin work to trace spread of COVID-19 in Canada
OTTAWA — For the last four months, Canada's public health experts have been racing to stop the spread of COVID-19 by trying to figure...
Family visits resume at River Glen Haven, as public health declares outbreak over
By: Mike Anderson
It was a sweltering 32 degrees Celsius outside on River Glen Haven's garden patio last Thursday afternoon, but that didn't keep Maureen...
Face masks and coverings now mandatory in enclosed public spaces: York Regional Council
By: Mike Anderson
York Regional Council voted unanimously on July 9 to make non-medical masks and face coverings mandatory inside all enclosed public spaces to...
Province provides $4 million for new Skilled Trades Institute in Georgina
By: Mike Anderson
It was more good news for Georgina Trades Training Inc. (GTTI), as the province announced more than $4 million in funding for...
Ontario prefers in-class return for students, but health officials must approve
TORONTO — Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the Ontario government prefers a return to in-class learning for students this September.
Lecce's statement comes weeks after...
Ontario reports 170 new cases of COVID-19, three new deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 170 new cases of COVID-19, and three new deaths due to the novel coronavirus.
The total number of cases now stands...
Financial check ups more important than ever during turbulent times like these
OTTAWA — As governments roll out plans to reopen the economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say individual Canadians need to update...
Ford government introduces omnibus COVID-19 recovery bill that changes 20 laws
TORONTO — Ontario won't settle for a "bad deal" when it comes to billions in required financial aid for municipalities, Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday,...
