COVID-19 daily update: Ontario reports 551 new cases and 38 more deaths

TORONTO, ON. APRIL 21, 2020 –– Today, Ontario reported 55 fewer cases of COVID-19 following yesterday’s…

Special weather statement issued for Toronto: strong winds, power outages, lake effect snow

If you needed another reason to stay isolated, mother nature is providing it today in the…

Big Canadian stars to perform TV special ‘Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble’

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 20, 2020 –– Popular Canadian music stars will perform on a National TV…

Toronto honours those who lost their lives in Nova Scotia massacre, Canada to hold virtual vigil

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 20, 2020 –– Following, yesterday’s horrific tragedy in Nova Scotia, the entire country…

Health experts say the COVID-19 outbreak has likely peaked in Ontario

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 20, 2020 — The curve is beginning to flatten according to Ontario public…

Ontario public high school teachers reach tentative agreement with province

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 20, 2020 — Today, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) representing Ontario’s…

Statement by the Prime Minister on National Volunteer Week

OTTAWA, April 19, 2020 /CNW/ – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on…

METRO announces extension of employee wage premium

MONTREAL, April 18, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – METRO INC. (TSX: MRU) announces that the payment of an…

Single day subway closure Eglinton to Bloor-Yonge Sunday, April 19

TORONTO, ON. APRIL 18, 2020 –– For those who need to do essential things and venture…

COVID-19 Update April 18: Ontario eclipses 10,000 cases, reports 485 new cases, 36 more deaths

TORONTO, ON. APRIL 17, 2020 – As of 10:30 am today, Ontario has now exceeded 10,000…

Face coverings now mandatory at all Canadian airports

MONTREAL, April 17, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – Although many travellers are already wearing face coverings at…

Rolling Stones join major artists for Lady Gaga ‘Together At Home’ virtual concert

NEW YORK, NY., APRIL 17, 2020 –– Today Global Citizen and that rock legends the Rolling…

COVID-19 Update April 17: Ontario tests almost 9,000 people, reports 564 more cases, 55 more deaths

TORONTO, ON. APRIL 17, 2020 – Today, Ontario reported they completed 8,899 tests were yesterday, whereas…

Gardiner Expwy westbound Jarvis/Sherbourne off-ramp to reopen this weekend; Yonge-Bay-York off-ramp to close

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 17, 2020 –– For essential workers driving into the city from the east,…

Ottawa announces virtual Canada Day celebrations

OTTAWA, April 17, 2020 /CNW/ – Canada’s 153rd birthday celebrations will be decidedly different this year as the…

Toronto photographer Mark Blinch wins World Press Photo award for Kawhi’s buzzer-beater

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 17, 2020 –– Toronto Maple Leafs photographer Mark Blinch was awarded a World…

Apple iPad with Free Rogers Wireless Data will support Ontario schools ‘Learning at Home’

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 17, 2020 — The Ontario government has partnered with Rogers Communications and Apple…

Plane lands on a major Quebec highway

QUEBEC CITY, PQ., APRIL 17, 2020 – Imagine driving along the 401 across the top of…

Views from the 6ix: Toronto cartoon series by Stephen Lay

‘Beer Hack’ by Stephen Lay Toronto cartoonist Stephen Lay is also the creator of Mirror Image.…

Ontario adds more acute care and critical care beds, enacts pandemic staffing plans

TORONTO, ON. APRIL 16, 2020 — The Ontario government has significantly expanded hospital capacity in preparation…

Ontario opens doors for temporary auto insurance rebates During COVID-19

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 16, 2020 — The Ontario government is enabling auto insurance companies to provide…

COVID-19 Update April 16: Ontario tests record number, reports 514 more cases, 38 more deaths

TORONTO, ON. APRIL 16, 2020 – Today. Ontario reported that a record number of COVID-19 tests…

COVID-19 Daily Update: Ontario reports record-high number of deaths for second straight day

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 15, 2020 – Today, Ontario reported 51 deaths due to COVID-19, which is…

Canada’s small business owners want a break on fixed costs (update)

A statement going viral across social media platforms from Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA)…

Beer Canada releases industry trends amid challenging times

OTTAWA, April 15, 2020 /CNW/ – The continued decrease in beer sales in Canada were signs of…