What you need to know about getting an AstraZeneca vaccine in Ontario
The Ontario government has said the COVID-19 vaccine made by Oxford-AstraZeneca, which was previously available to residents aged 55 and older, will be offered...
Ontario students return to virtual classrooms today due to surging COVID-19 cases
TORONTO — Students across Ontario will return to the virtual classroom today as school buildings remain shuttered following the spring break.
The provincial government announced...
Ontario lowers minimum age for AstraZeneca shot to 40 from 55 starting Tuesday
Ontario will start offering the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to those aged 40 and over starting on Tuesday, the province announced Sunday following days of mounting...
Ontario reports 4,362 new COVID-19 cases, record number of patients in hospital
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 4,362 new cases of COVID-19 today along with a record number of virus patients in provincial hospitals.
There are currently...
Ontario’s new restrictions on outdoor gatherings raise eyebrows
Public health experts are raising their eyebrows at Ontario's decision to restrict outdoor gatherings, saying the latest evidence suggests the measures won't do much...
Ontario tightens restrictions, gives police new powers amid dire COVID predictions
TORONTO — Ontario is extending a stay-at-home order, limiting interprovincial travel and shutting outdoor recreational facilities while giving police new powers to enforce the...
North Durham Nature’s April 27 webinar showcases Algonquin wildlife
By Jay Thibert
North Durham Nature is excited to feature the highly respected naturalist, natural history author and nature photographer, Michael Runtz, on our April...
Town introduces new textile waste diversion program
By Sarah Grishpul
Georgina is collaborating with Diabetes Canada and York University to introduce a new textile diversion program this year to reduce the number...
Local environmental groups say provincial projects threaten Lake Simcoe’s health
By Sarah Grishpul
Local environmental groups are concerned that the province is overlooking the impact its major infrastructure projects, like the Bradford Bypass, will have...
Routes Connecting Communities pivots during the pandemic
By: Michelle Poirier
Like many community-based organizations, Routes Connecting Communities, which provides affordable transportation services for seniors and those in need, had to pivot during...
