Ford to hold first news conference from self-isolation after possible COVID exposure
Premier Doug Ford will address media this morning, his first news conference since Ontario announced new COVID-19 regulations on Friday that drew broad criticism.
Ford is in self-isolation after a member of his staff tested...
Ontario’s child-care workers demand COVID-19 vaccines as daycares remain open
Early childhood educator Jessica Tomas spends all day working with unmasked young kids at a Toronto daycare – helping them eat, getting them dressed to play outside and offering a comforting hug when needed.
Tomas...
The Trews’ song ‘I Wanna Play’ captures music industry’s anxiety in COVID-19 pandemic
Members of the Trews have something to show for the depression and anxiety they’ve felt over the past year – a rousing pandemic-themed rock song.
The Hamilton-based act has unleashed “I Wanna Play,” a boisterous,...
APH reporting six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 this evening
The Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 today, five from Sault Ste. Marie and area and one from Elliot Lake and area. In addition, there is one more case...
Addressing Indigenous needs in the 2021 Federal Budget
The federal budget was announced yesterday, and with that bringing $18 billion in new money to indigenous communities.
The proposed 2021 budget on Indigenous spending is a 300 percent jump from the $4.5 billion announced...
ICU pressures mount as COVID fells younger people; Ottawa mulls India travel ban
Amid mounting pressures on critical care in hospitals and concerns about new variants, COVID-19 is striking a growing number of younger people, often with deadly results.
A recent surge in hospital and ICU admissions has...
Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice to defer cases due to pandemic
Ontario's Superior Court of Justice has directed courts to defer as many matters as possible due to the pandemic.
Chief Justice Geoffrey B. Morawetz issued a notice to the profession and the public on Tuesday...
Ontario reports 4,212 new cases of COVID, 32 deaths, and over 136,000 vaccinations
Ontario is reporting 4,212 new cases of COVID-19 today and 32 more deaths linked to the virus.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are 1,249 new cases in Toronto, 771 in Peel Region, and 386...
Ontario Premier Doug Ford tests negative after staff member tests positive for COVID
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is isolating in Toronto after a member of his staff who was in close contact with him tested positive for COVID-19.
A statement from Ford's office late Tuesday says the premier...
APH reporting five new cases of COVID-19 in Sault area today
The Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting five new cases of COVID-19 today, all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. In addition, there is one more hospitalization and 2 more cases screened positive for...