Third wave of COVID-19 reignites debate over paid sick days in Canada
TORONTO — The third wave of COVID-19 cases in Canada has reignited debate over sick days, with some calling on provinces to mandate paid...
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...
COVID-19 stay-at-home order takes effect across Ontario today
TORONTO — A stay-at-home order takes effect across Ontario today in response to worsening COVID-19 trends.
Premier Doug Ford announced the move yesterday, saying it...
Education staff in Toronto, Peel hot spots, all special ed teachers to get vaccines
TORONTO — Education workers in some Ontario virus hot spots will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations next week, the government announced Wednesday, amid union...
Plans for ‘life-and-death’ ICU triage decisions not finalized, health minister says
TORONTO — Ontario's health minister says the province has not yet finalized the protocols to deal with who gets life-saving treatment should intensive care...
Ontario imposes four-week stay-at-home order as COVID-19 overwhelms hospitals
TORONTO — Ontario imposed a four-week stay-at-home order Wednesday and promised to start vaccinating young people in COVID-19 hot spots amid mounting criticism that...
Ontario teacher unions call for further protections against COVID-19
TORONTO — Ontario's teacher unions are calling for the mass vaccination of all education workers and more protection in schools against COVID-19 as a...
Ontario to issue four-week stay-at-home order starting Thursday: sources
TORONTO — Ontario will issue a new stay-at-home order Wednesday to try and control a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, sources tell The...
Ontario, Quebec address workforce vaccinations as infection rates rise
TORONTO — Calls are growing for provincial governments to prioritize vaccination rollout for essential workers amid a third wave of the COVID-19 virus across...
CGIFN waiting for federal funding to lift boil water advisory
By: Mike Anderson
Despite significant upgrades to the water treatment plant on Georgina Island, which were completed in December 2019, the Chippewas of Georgina Island...
