Tag: Ford
Ontario government issues new emergency order on long-term care homes
TORONTO — Ontario issued a new emergency order on Wednesday allowing it to temporarily replace management at some long-term care homes struggling to contain...
Ontario reports 387 new COVID-19 cases, 61 more deaths
TORONTO — Ontario reported 387 new cases of COVID-19 and 61 more deaths on Tuesday, as the growth rate remained steady.
The new cases bring...
Ontario getting close to reopening parks, retail curbside pickup, Ford says
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is teasing good news on steps toward reopening for retail stores, parks and cottagers, if the COVID-19 numbers...
Doug Ford takes aim at Trudeau government’s gun control measures
OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is taking aim at the federal government's new gun control measures, saying he believes the feds should focus...
Ford rips protesters as he unveils new support for front-line workers
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford announced new raises for frontline health-care workers on Saturday, while blasting anti-lockdown protesters who gathered at Queen's Park for...
Ontario pushes federal government for residential rent relief program
TORONTO — Ontario pushed the federal government Friday to provide a residential rent relief program, as Ottawa announced similar help for small businesses.
Premier Doug...
Military asked to aid nursing homes in Quebec, Ontario; signs COVID-19...
TORONTO — The Canadian military needs to help in understaffed nursing homes ravaged by COVID-19, the country's two largest provinces said Wednesday, as signs...
Ford announces $20 million for vaccine research as COVID-19 cases top...
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford committed $20 million in funding for Ontario researchers working on a vaccine for COVID-19, as cases of the virus topped...
Ontario expands guidelines for priority COVID-19 testing
TORONTO — Ontario expanded its priority COVID-19 testing Thursday to include essential workers, residents and staff of homeless shelters and group homes, and people...
Ford opens door to systemic changes to Ontario’s long-term care system
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford opened the door Wednesday to systemic changes to Ontario's long-term care system, where a significant portion of the province's...
