Popular Keswick barbershop may close for good after latest lockdown
By: Mike Anderson
When Ralph Hirmann heard the news that he would have to close his barbershop again, he got angry.
After all, he thought he...
Long-term care home in Oshawa, Ont., reports six COVID-19 deaths: health officials
OSHAWA, Ont. — Public health officials say six COVID-19 patients at a long-term care home in Oshawa, Ont., have died.
Glendene Collins of the Durham...
Ontario’s memorial to veterans of Afghanistan war ready for next Remembrance Day
TORONTO — A memorial to honour veterans of the war in Afghanistan that is being built on the grounds of the Ontario legislature will...
Doctors, researchers call for long-term care changes from Ontario government
TORONTO — Ontario must take urgent action to address the rising number of COVID-19 deaths in long-term care, a group of over 200 doctors,...
Keswick is about to get its first pot shop
By Mike Anderson
The House of Cannabis, which bills itself as Ontario's finest weed dispensary, will be Keswick's first licensed pot shop. But it may...
Military Day a hit with visitors young and old
By Mike Anderson
The Georgina Military Museum's Military Day went off with a bang last Saturday as hundreds of visitors witnessed a mock WW2 battle,...
Experts, officials say efforts needed to reach last quarter of unvaccinated Ontarians
TORONTO — As more Ontarians become eligible for a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, public health officials and experts say more efforts are...
Ontario’s top doctor wants students back in classrooms before provincial reopening
TORONTO — Ontario's top doctor said Tuesday he would like to see students return to their classrooms before the province starts reopening in mid-June.
Dr....
GIFN to recieve pandemic supplies through drone shipments
GEORGINA, Ont. — An Ontario First Nation is turning to a drone delivery company for contact-free shipments of protective equipment and testing supplies in an...
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,...
