Ontario loosens LTC restrictions as vaccination rates in homes rise
TORONTO — Ontario is loosening pandemic restrictions on long-term care homes as vaccination rates rise and will once again allow some gatherings and physical...
Group of police officers files constitutional challenge over Ontario pandemic rules
TORONTO — A group of active and retired police officers from several forces has launched a legal challenge over Ontario's pandemic orders, alleging that...
Ontario outdoor recreational facilities to stay closed until cases drop: minister
TORONTO — Ontario's closure of outdoor recreational facilities will remain in place until COVID-19 cases decline significantly, the government said Tuesday.
Health Minister Christine Elliott...
Ontario schools will offer online learning option for entire 2021-2022 school year
TORONTO — Students in Ontario can opt to take all their classes online when the new school year begins in September, but the province's...
Ornge says service will continue despite labour issues with paramedics
TORONTO — Ontario's air ambulance service says it's committed to serving patients without disruption as labour strife with its paramedics continues.
Unifor, which represents Ornge...
Ontario may shorten vaccine interval, looking into mixing first and second doses
TORONTO — Ontario might shorten the length of time between COVID-19 vaccine doses and is looking into mixing and matching doses as it prepares...
York Region opening approximately 78,000 new COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Media Release
Those age 35+ who live or work in 16 high priority areas now eligible for vaccines
Newmarket – The Regional Municipality of York is continuing...
Ontario opens COVID-19 vaccine bookings to hot-spot residents 18 and older
TORONTO — Ontario is making good on its promise to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, opening its provincial booking portal today to hot-spot residents aged...
Local garden centre drops no kids in-store policy
By: Mike Anderson
A local garden centre has dropped its controversial policy of prohibiting children inside its store, opting to permit only one shopper per...
Ontario LTC commission says nursing homes were neglected, sector needs reform
TORONTO — Ontario's neglected long-term care sector needs sweeping reforms to protect its vulnerable residents, an independent commission has found, pointing the finger in...
