Mother’s Day gatherings boosted COVID-19 cases, health minister says
TORONTO — Mother's Day gatherings contrary to physical distancing rules helped boost Ontario's COVID-19 cases, the health minister said Monday, and those rising numbers...
No mask, no service? Businesses have the right to require masks on customers
TORONTO — If you were hoping to get out of putting on a face mask to visit stores and other businesses demanding customers wear one, think again.
Experts agree...
Southlake takes over River Glen Haven, as province issues mandatory management order
By: Mike Anderson
Southlake Regional Health Centre will temporarily manage River Glen Haven Nursing Home in Sutton for 90 days, following a mandatory management order...
Toronto officials condemn ‘dangerous’ behaviour of people who packed park
TORONTO — City officials in Toronto are condemning the "dangerous" behaviour of people who flooded a popular downtown park on Saturday, saying they could cause...
Premier says anyone who wants a COVID-19 test will be able to get one
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford announced that asymptomatic people can get tested for COVID-19 on Sunday, as cases continued to mount in Ontario and...
Grocery workers face harassment, as shoppers vent their frustrations during pandemic
By: Michelle Poirier
As local grocery stores adopt a variety of measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, some grocery store employees are reporting that...
Ontario to start expanded testing this weekend, Premier Doug Ford says
TORONTO — Ontario will be testing asymptomatic front-line health-care workers starting this weekend, doing a second round of COVID-19 testing in long-term care homes...
Ontario reports 412 new cases of COVID-19, 27 new deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 412 new cases of COVID-19 and 27 new deaths related to the virus today.
The province now has a total...
Retail businesses in Georgina are now able to reopen, but not all will
By: Michelle Poirier
On May 19, the first stage of the province's planned reopening began, and retail stores with a street-front entrance were amongst the...
Clearwater Farm grows organic produce and jobs during pandemic
By: Michelle Poirier
Clearwater Farm in Willow Beach has seen sales for their food baskets triple, hiring 14 people this season to keep up with...
