Proposals to protect Ontario LTC residents rejected as ‘too expensive,’ docs say
A commission examining the impact of COVID-19 on Ontario's long-term care system has heard the government rejected proposals that could have helped protect vulnerable...
Hospice Georgina launches another game of Catch the Ace
By: Michelle Poirier
Game three of Hospice Georgina's Catch the Ace started February 24 with a guaranteed $1,000 jackpot.
Week one of the game had Sheila...
Georgina’s new craft brewery is getting ready to open its doors
By: Michelle Poirier
The final pieces are falling into place for Turkey Shoot Brewing Co. (TSBC) as it gets ready to open its new craft...
P.A.W.S. of Georgina starts annual Cat Spay and Neuter Blitz rebate program
By: Michelle Poirier
Georgina residents can take advantage of P.A.W.S. of Georgina's "Spring Blitz," which offers a higher rebate for residents who have their cats...
Proof of pre-existing illness not required for COVID-19 shot, health minister says
TORONTO — Ontario's health minister says people won't be asked to provide proof of their pre-existing health conditions to access a COVID-19 vaccine during...
COVID-19 vaccinations in Ontario long-term care homes saved hundreds of lives: report
Science experts advising the Ontario government say COVID-19 vaccinations in the province's long-term care homes have saved hundreds of lives and prevented thousands of...
Ontario NDP launch environmental platform, pledge to bring back cap-and-trade system
TORONTO — Ontario's New Democrats say they would create a new cap-and-trade carbon pricing system if elected in 2022.
The official Opposition made the promise...
Finger-pointing continues over closure of Yorkworks Employment Services
By: Mike Anderson
The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) announced last month that it would permanently close its Yorkworks Employment Services sites in Sutton...
Former Toronto Argonauts lineman Chris Schultz remembered as a gentle giant
TORONTO — Friends and fans remembered Chris Schultz as a gentle giant, who became a respected TV and radio analyst after a successful playing...
Ontario reports 990 new COVID-19 cases, six new virus-related deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 990 new cases of COVID-19 today and six more deaths linked to the virus.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says there...
