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...
Ontario reports 421 new COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths; total cases at 7,470
TORONTO — Ontario reported 421 new COVID-19 cases Monday and 17 new deaths.
That brings the province to a total of 7,470 cases, including 291...
Airbnb short-term rentals continue to operate in Georgina despite provincial ban
By: Mike Anderson
Despite a provincial ban on Airbnb and other short-term rentals operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 300 Airbnb stays in Georgina...
Local business brings Easter joy to children in isolation
By: Michelle Poirier
This Easter will be different than most,
due to COVID-19 and social isolation, but one local business is doing what they
can to bring...
COVID-19 a ‘failure of early warning’ for Canada, intelligence expert says
OTTAWA — It was last on a list of eight threat scenarios, but the danger of a global pandemic made the cut when the...
Canadians mark Easter as COVID-19 continues to cause pain, grief for many
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other leaders across the country are taking a rare day off from updating the nation on the...
Ontario reports 401 new cases of COVID-19, 21 more deaths on Sunday
Ontario reported another 401 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases above 7,000.
The province said another 21 deaths were...
Government, opposition parties strike deal to pass massive wage subsidy bill
OTTAWA — The Trudeau government has struck a deal with opposition parties to swiftly approve a massive $73-billion wage subsidy program aimed at helping...
Ontario extends emergency orders, reports 31 new deaths from COVID-19
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is extending the province’s emergency orders until April 23, as health officials reported another 31 deaths from COVID-19...
