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Plastic ban coming in 2021 after report concludes there is evidence of harm
OTTAWA — A national ban on many single-use plastics is on track for next year, Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says, after a government report concluded...
Georgina Cares cancels TV auction, runs informational program instead
By: Michelle Poirier
Georgina Cares was preparing for its 25th annual live TV auction, but due to COVID-19, the charity has decided to cancel the...
Unplugged in the Park: a big hit with kids and parents alike
The Optimist Club of Keswick’s Facebook page proclaims: “Promise yourself to look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.” ...
Athletics Canada CEO David Bedford facing complaint over his racy Twitter posts
TORONTO — Athletics Canada CEO Dave Bedford, who's held numerous executive jobs in Canadian sport over more than four decades, is facing a complaint...
Southlake won’t send frontline staff to River Glen Haven, as family members grow frustrated...
By: Mike Anderson
It's been one week since Southlake officially took over management of the River Glen Haven Nursing Home in Sutton, York Region's deadliest...
From Blue Box to Art!
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Think twice before you put out your recyclables in the blue box. You might be able to create an artwork with it...
LCBO says distribution issues to be resolved by Civic Holiday weekend
TORONTO — Ontario’s liquor control board says a distribution delay that has left some store shelves bare will be resolved by Civic Holiday weekend, an estimate the...
York Regional Police say missing boys, grandfather found safe following Amber Alert
NEWMARKET, Ont. — Police north of Toronto say two missing children who were the subject of an Amber Alert early today have been found...
High vaccine use urged by Tam, Njoo to beat COVID-19, restore pre-pandemic life
OTTAWA — Canadians will need to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated in large numbers to finally corral COVID-19 before life can return...
Experts urge frank, empathetic talk with youth reeling from Iran plane crash
TORONTO — Among the many painful details that have emerged about downed Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 is the preponderance of young victims, and...
