Ontario cabinet finalizing sick-leave plan to be released in coming days

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TORONTO — A paid sick-leave program is coming to Ontario in a matter of days, the province said Wednesday as critics accused the government...

Ontario hints at action on paid sick leave amid barrage of...

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TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford's government said Tuesday it was considering a paid sick-leave program for essential workers amid warnings from its own science...

New, young small businesses left out of federal budget want more...

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TORONTO — Small business owners and advocates say Ottawa should rethink the eligibility requirements for subsidies after Monday’s federal budget failed to include companies...

Retiree group says Liberal budget fails to support pension reform

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TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Pensioners is calling for amendments to federal insolvency laws to protect members of defined benefit pensions if the...

Ontario police forces to focus on education rather than enforcement of...

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TORONTO — Ontario police forces said Monday that they'll focus on educating the public about following new COVID-19 measures after the government expanded their...

What you need to know about getting an AstraZeneca vaccine in...

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The Ontario government has said the COVID-19 vaccine made by Oxford-AstraZeneca, which was previously available to residents aged 55 and older, will be offered...

Ontario students return to virtual classrooms today due to surging COVID-19...

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TORONTO — Students across Ontario will return to the virtual classroom today as school buildings remain shuttered following the spring break.  The provincial government announced...

Ontario lowers minimum age for AstraZeneca shot to 40 from 55...

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Ontario will start offering the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to those aged 40 and over starting on Tuesday, the province announced Sunday following days of mounting...

Ontario reports 4,362 new COVID-19 cases, record number of patients in...

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TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 4,362 new cases of COVID-19 today along with a record number of virus patients in provincial hospitals.  There are currently...

Ontario’s new restrictions on outdoor gatherings raise eyebrows

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Public health experts are raising their eyebrows at Ontario's decision to restrict outdoor gatherings, saying the latest evidence suggests the measures won't do much...

Ontario tightens restrictions, gives police new powers amid dire COVID predictions

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TORONTO — Ontario is extending a stay-at-home order, limiting interprovincial travel and shutting outdoor recreational facilities while giving police new powers to enforce the...

Ontario issues emergency orders to bolster hospital capacity as cases soar

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TORONTO — Ontario will allow hospitals to transfer patients without their consent and redeploy home-care workers to the facilities as the number of COVID-19...

Ontario retailers adjust to new rules, non-essential goods off-limits to shoppers

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TORONTO — Retailers in Ontario are adjusting to new lockdown restrictions with stores like grocers, discount and big box chains roping off non-essential items...

Ontario reports 4,227 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 new deaths

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TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 4,227 new cases of COVID-19 today and 18 additional deaths from the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford to receive Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine Friday

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TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford will receive a COVID-19 vaccine today. He is scheduled to receive an Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine dose at a pharmacy in...