More elderly die as Canada’s COVID toll passes 800; economy could shrink 6.2%
TORONTO — The grim COVID-19 march through many of the country's nursing homes left more elderly residents dead on Tuesday as the facilities fought...
Ontario to extend state of emergency by 28 days as case total reaches 7,953
TORONTO — Ontario is expected to extend its state of emergency by another month on Tuesday, as a small group of politicians gathered at the provincial legislature to pass...
Ontario reports 483 new COVID-19 cases, 43 new deaths; total cases at 7,953
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 483 new COVID-19 cases today and 43 new deaths.
That brings the province to a total of 7,953 cases, including 334 deaths and 3,568 cases...
Editorial: Rent subsidy urgently needed for small businesses in Georgina
By: Mike Anderson
We all agree these are unprecedented times that require drastic measures.
During the 2008-2009 financial crisis, the feds spent billions to support big...
Canadians want serious progress on COVID-19 before returning to work: poll
OTTAWA — Most Canadians want to see significant progress in the fight against COVID-19 before they would feel comfortable with people being allowed to...
Pefferlaw couple tests positive for COVID-19 as cases climb to seven in Georgina
By: Mike Anderson
A Pefferlaw couple in their 40s are in self-isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 last week.
Peter Jimmerskog says you’re never really...
Pefferlaw couple tests positive for COVID-19 as cases climb to seven in Georgina
By: Mike Anderson
A Pefferlaw couple in their 40s are in self-isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 last week.
Peter Jimmerskog says you’re never really...
Ontario to extend state of emergency, despite ‘glimmer of light’ in numbers:Ford
TORONTO — Ontario will extend its state of emergency by another month, Premier Doug Ford said Monday as he cautioned that even with some promising...
Print flyers face uncertain future as COVID-19 escalates changes in how we shop
TORONTO — Brent Barr has a wistful affection for the weekend tradition of flyer browsing.
Every Saturday morning, he and his wife gather at the breakfast table to rifle through a...
Nearly 5.4 million receiving emergency federal aid as requests climb
OTTAWA — The federal government says nearly 5.4 million Canadians are now receiving emergency aid to replace incomes lost due to COVID-19.
The figures this...
