ID a challenge for youth, businesses under Ontario’s vaccine proof policy
TORONTO — When it comes to teens eating out with friends or catching a movie at the local cinema, identification cards are not typically...
Alliance Homes set to begin construction at Hedge Road Landing development
By Mike Anderson
Alliance Homes says it will soon begin construction on Hedge Road Landing, its highly anticipated but long-delayed 320-unit housing development near Jackson's...
Georgina Community Food Pantry sees rise in first-time clients
By Michelle Poirier
The Georgina Community Food Pantry is headed into its busiest season from October through December and is facing an increase in new...
Ontario announces rapid testing for schools in areas with high COVID-19 transmission
TORONTO — Ontario is rolling out a rapid COVID-19 testing program for schools in areas of the province with high transmission.
The chief medical officer...
Study: non-melanoma skin cancer rates rose 30 per cent in Ontario from 2003 to...
TORONTO — A study by Toronto researchers says the prevalence of non-melanoma skin cancer is on the rise in Ontario, climbing by 30 per...
Ontario focused on recovery, determined to avoid future lockdowns, throne speech says
TORONTO — Avoiding future lockdowns is Ontario's "ultimate goal," as laid out Monday in a throne speech emphasizing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic as...
Ontario throne speech: Could Ford’s unfulfilled promises point to new ones?
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford will offer a fresh agenda Monday through a throne speech expected to focus on pandemic recovery, but may hint...
Town marks National Day of Truth and Reconciliation with flag-raising and smudging ceremony
By Mike Anderson
More than 100 people gathered at the Georgina Civic Centre to mark Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The federal statutory...
Ontario is mandating vaccinations for long-term care staff
TORONTO — Staff at Ontario long-term care homes must be vaccinated against COVID-19, the government announced Friday, reversing a previous vaccine-or-test policy it defended...
Ontario Tory stripped of legislative role for misrepresenting vaccination status
TORONTO — One of Premier Doug Ford's caucus members has been stripped of her parliamentary assistant role for misrepresenting her COVID-19 vaccination status.
Government house...
