‘It’s really disappointing’: Parents, teachers brace for virtual learning in Ontario
TORONTO — Students, parents and teachers in Ontario are bracing for another stint of virtual education after the province announced Monday that schools would...
Town update on COVID-19 impact to service levels
Media Release
Georgina, ON – The Town of Georgina will enter into the Modified Step 2 of the Roadmap to Reopen effective Jan. 5 at...
Ontario restricts publically funded PCR testing
TORONTO — Here are some of the changes the Ontario government announced Thursday to its response to the COVID-19 pandemic:
_ On Dec. 31, publicly...
Retail group applauds Ontario’s decision to cut isolation period for workers in half
TORONTO — Canada's largest retail industry group is applauding Ontario's decision to shorten the isolation period for fully vaccinated people who contract COVID-19 as...
Ontario caps arena crowds at 1,000 for sporting events as COVID-19 cases rise
TORONTO — The Ontario government has capped the crowd size for indoor venues at 1,000 spectators or 50 per cent capacity, whichever is less,...
Ontario delays start of school, shortens isolation time, limits PCRs as cases climb
TORONTO — The resumption of schools will be delayed by two days and testing and isolation rules have been revamped, Ontario's top doctor said...
Ontario announces rebate for some businesses’ property tax and energy bills
Ontario businesses affected by recent public health measures can apply for rebates on property taxes and energy costs, the government announced Wednesday amid warnings...
Ontario records 5,790 COVID-19 cases, smashing through record
TORONTO — Ontario reported an all-time high 5,790 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, smashing through the previous record of 4,812 set in April.
But...
Booster eligibility expands across Ontario as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
TORONTO — Ontarians 18 and older can now book a COVID-19 vaccine booster through the provincial portal, as long as it has been at...
Pandemic puppy boom drives profits, unleashes havoc on pet businesses
TORONTO — Arpeggio may seem like a puffed-up name for a puppy, but Alison Hodd says it suits her Australian bernedoodle, whose expensive tastes...
