Ford announces $20 million for vaccine research as COVID-19 cases top 10,000
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford committed $20 million in funding for Ontario researchers working on a vaccine for COVID-19, as cases of the virus topped...
Total number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario passes 10,000, 36 new deaths reported
TORONTO — The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases passed the 10,000 mark in Ontario today as the province reported 485 new cases of the virus.
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Town of Georgina lays off 48 part-time employees and students due to COVID-19 closures
By: Mike Anderson
Following the lead of other Ontario municipalities, the Town of Georgina is laying off 48 employees as a result of its COVID-19...
Town of Georgina wants day-trippers to stay home during pandemic
By: Mike Anderson
With the May long-weekend fast approaching, the Town of Georgina would normally be promoting its beaches and parks to day-trippers from...
Personal support worker at Toronto long-term care home dies of COVID-19: union
TORONTO — A personal support worker at a Toronto long-term care home has died of COVID-19, her union said Friday, as Ontario reported 55...
PM under pressure to flesh out promise to top up pay for long-term care...
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be under pressure today to flesh out his promise to do more to protect seniors in long-term...
Return to normal hinges on immunity, say those pushing for new COVID-19 blood tests
TORONTO — The push to start measuring COVID-19 immunity is gaining steam, with several provinces hinting at plans to roll out blood tests that could pave...
Ontario sees cannabis orders top 13,000, flurry of new customers amid COVID-19
TORONTO — Ontario's cannabis distributor has seen online orders triple since COVID-19 started sweeping the country and prevention measures were implemented, with almost one in three...
Mayor of Georgina’s statement on COVID-19
Media Release:
Georgina, ON – The following is a statement from Mayor Margaret Quirk on the COVID-19 pandemic in the Town of Georgina:
“This week marks one...
Ontario expands guidelines for priority COVID-19 testing
TORONTO — Ontario expanded its priority COVID-19 testing Thursday to include essential workers, residents and staff of homeless shelters and group homes, and people...
