Some Ontario health units tighten immunization rules for indoor youth sports
Ontario health units are starting to take a harder line than the province on COVID-19 vaccination rules for youth sports, but some operators say...
ID a challenge for youth, businesses under Ontario’s vaccine proof policy
TORONTO — When it comes to teens eating out with friends or catching a movie at the local cinema, identification cards are not typically...
Ontario announces rapid testing for schools in areas with high COVID-19...
TORONTO — Ontario is rolling out a rapid COVID-19 testing program for schools in areas of the province with high transmission.
The chief medical officer...
Study: non-melanoma skin cancer rates rose 30 per cent in Ontario...
TORONTO — A study by Toronto researchers says the prevalence of non-melanoma skin cancer is on the rise in Ontario, climbing by 30 per...
Ontario focused on recovery, determined to avoid future lockdowns, throne speech...
TORONTO — Avoiding future lockdowns is Ontario's "ultimate goal," as laid out Monday in a throne speech emphasizing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic as...
Ontario throne speech: Could Ford’s unfulfilled promises point to new ones?
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford will offer a fresh agenda Monday through a throne speech expected to focus on pandemic recovery, but may hint...
Ontario is mandating vaccinations for long-term care staff
TORONTO — Staff at Ontario long-term care homes must be vaccinated against COVID-19, the government announced Friday, reversing a previous vaccine-or-test policy it defended...
Ontario Tory stripped of legislative role for misrepresenting vaccination status
TORONTO — One of Premier Doug Ford's caucus members has been stripped of her parliamentary assistant role for misrepresenting her COVID-19 vaccination status.
Government house...
Ontario government pledges $100 million to help tourism sector recover from...
TORONTO — Ontario will invest $100 million in the province's tourism sector to help it recover from the impact of COVID-19.
Tourism Minister Lisa MacLeod...
Trapped miners expected to emerge this morning as rescue operation continues:...
SUDBURY, Ont. — A rescue operation for 39 miners who were trapped underground in northern Ontario on the weekend continues today, with their employer...
‘It has been the worst period in my life’: Annamie Paul...
TORONTO — Annamie Paul is stepping down as leader of the Green Party of Canada following months of strife within its ranks, saying she...
Few enforcement incidents reported in first days of Ontario vaccine certificates
TORONTO — Ontario police forces and other enforcement bodies are reporting few incidents in the early days of the province’s proof of COVID-19 vaccination...
Ontario public accounts show spending increase, relief from COVID supports
TORONTO — Ontario reported a record spending increase in the first fiscal year of the pandemic but that figure was still lower than anticipated,...
Ontario increases sporting events capacity, ahead of baseball playoffs, NHL season
TORONTO — Ontario is opening the door wider for fans at sporting events, just in time for the NHL season and baseball's stretch drive.
Attendance...
Ford urges patience with proof-of-vaccination system as Ontario policy takes effect
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford urged Ontarians not to take their frustrations out on businesses and their staff as a proof-of-vaccination system went into...
















































