Canada has new mandatory requirements for travellers

OTTAWA, ON, — As part of Canada’s efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, all travellers…

Cartoon: Views from the 6ix ‘Mom n’ Pop shop’

An exclusive TOtimes cartoon series by Stephen Lay TORONTO, ON., NOV 2, 2020 — Cartoon: Views…

City of Toronto update on COVID-19: Diwali celebration recommendations

Dr. de Villa recommends Diwali celebrations follow public health guidance, similar to other fall events TORONTO,…

Ontario increasing direct care for Long-Term Care Residents to Four Hours per Day

MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is increasing the hours of direct care for each long-term care…

Ontario investing $62.4 million to build two new high schools in Etobicoke

ETOBICOKE,ON., ― The Ontario government announced that it is investing more than $62.4 million to build…

2020 Toronto Book Awards short list announced

TORONTO, ON., — 2020 Toronto Book Awards — The City of Toronto and Toronto Public Library…

Catherine O’Hara and Annie Murphy deliver Hudson’s Bay’s Call To Joy For The Holidays

The highly anticipated Holiday campaign debuts as the Holiday Hub launches on thebay.com  TORONTO, ON., — With…

Statement from Dr. Theresa Tam Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 31, 2020 /CNW/ – “As the resurgence of COVID-19 activity continues in Canada,…

Special Weather Statement for high winds issued for Toronto and GTA

TORONTO, ON., Oct. 31, 2020 — At 3:17 pm today Environment Canada has issued a Special…

COVID-19: OHL will not have bodychecking when league returns to play

Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League will not have bodychecking this coming season, when the…

Sean Connery aka James Bond dies at age 90

TORONTO, ON., Oct. 31, 2020 — Sean Connery, who was best known for portraying the role…

John Candy Day in Toronto

Mayor John Tory proclaims October 31 as John Candy Day TORONTO, ON., Oct. 31, 2020 —…

Cartoon: Views from the 6ix ‘Monopoly’

An exclusive TOtimes cartoon series by Stephen Lay TORONTO, ON., Oct. 30, 2020 — Views from…

Rare Blue Moon will be rising over Toronto this Hallowe’en

TORONTO, ON., Oct. 30, 2020 — It should be extra light this Hallowe’en night as a…

Mississauga gets greener with first-ever 60-foot Hybrid-Electric Buses in Ontario

MISSISSAUGA, ON., Oct. 30, 2020 — Today, MiWay announced the introduction of 11 new, second-generation 60-foot…

Toronto launches MoveTO to help manage traffic congestion, increase road safety

TORONTO, ON., Oct. 30, 2020 — Today, Mayor John Tory launched MoveTO – a City staff…

Reggae Icon Shaggy to release Christmas album next month

October 30, 2020 (New York, NY) — Shaggy: Christmas In the Islands — Multiple Grammy Award-winning…

Pickle Barrel at Atrium Yonge and Dundas has closed permanently after 39 years

TORONTO, ON., Oct. 30, 2020 — Another restaurant has fallen victim to the imposed shutdowns as…

Canada is funding research and development to address COVID-19 gaps and challenges

Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, says funding targets specific COVID-19 gaps and challenges…

Canada’s Ethics Commissioner drops investigation into Bill Morneau’s WE Charity trips

TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2020 /CNW/ – Today, the Ethics Commissioner of Canada announced that he is discontinuing…

Origins of Halloween and traditions

Origins of Halloween and traditions – October 31st approaches; the pumpkins light the streets at night;…

Trudeau Dodges Questions About His Meetings With Claimed Illegal Casino Operator

Earlier this year, on July 23, 2020, York Regional Police stormed a 20,000-square-foot mansion in Markham,…

Downtown Yonge BIA commemorates Colonial Tavern one of Canada’s most famous jazz venues (watch video)

Today, in collaboration with MOD Developments, Downtown Yonge BIA unveiled the Colonial Tavern disc, returned back…

Province proudly promotes Ontario-Made products, launches consumer directory

Consumers can find Ontario-Made products at SupportOntarioMade.ca BARRIE, ON., Oct. 29, 2020 — Ontario-Made Consumer directory…

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 29, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 29, 2020 /CNW/ – Public Health Agency of Canada In lieu of an…