Ontario reports 2,448 new cases of COVID-19, 10 deaths and 64,950 vaccinations
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 2,448 new cases of COVID-19 today and 10 more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says...
Ontario school board group calls for teachers to get vaccinated over spring break
TORONTO — Ontario should vaccinate education workers against COVID-19 over the upcoming spring break rather than waiting until school's out for summer, the group...
Stormy Weather May Cause Lake Simcoe Shoreline Flooding
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LSRCA Issues First Shoreline Hazard Watch Today
Lake Simcoe watershed – March 26, 2021 - Within two days of launching its new shoreline flood-watch system,...
YRP appeals for information after body found in Lake Simcoe in 2020 is identified
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The York Regional Police Homicide Unit is appealing for information after a female victim, who was located deceased in Lake Simcoe last summer,...
Ontario ICU capacity reaching critical level because of COVID-19: hospital group
TORONTO — The third wave of COVID-19 is threatening the province's intensive-care capacity as the number of severely ill patients approaches a previous peak,...
Poll shows support for Ford government steady despite criticism of pandemic handling
TORONTO — A new poll shows Ontario's Progressive Conservatives would win the most votes if the election were held today, despite some criticism of...
York Region to open a COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru clinic at Canada’s Wonderland
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Limited appointments available for eligible York Region residents beginning Friday, March 26, 2021 at 8:30 a.m
Newmarket – The Regional Municipality of York is opening...
Research raises questions over delayed second vaccine doses for seniors
TORONTO — More questions are being raised about how long second shots of the COVID-19 vaccine can be delayed for seniors and other immunocompromised...
Stricter measures needed to reduce COVID-19 variant spread, epidemiologist says
TORONTO — The scientific director of the taskforce advising Ontario on the pandemic says the province needs to impose stricter measures to curb the...
Ontario pledges tourism support as sector languishes and summer looms
TORONTO — The Ontario budget calls for $400 million in spending over the next three years on the tourism industry, on top of previously...
