Toronto and Peel Region school boards launch online ‘teacher-led’ instruction on April 6, schools closed until May 4

TORONTO, ON., March 31, 2020 – With all Ontario schools being closed to students until May…

Toronto opens child care centres today for frontline workers

TORONTO, ON., March 31, 2020 – Today, the City of Toronto opened four emergency licensed child…

OSAP payments deferred 6 months, students will complete year

TORONTO, ON., March 31, 2020 — The government of Ontario is easing the financial burden on…

Ontario extends State of Emergency closes all parks, playgrounds, sports facilities

TORONTO, ON., March 31, 2020 — In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and…

Toronto cracking down with fines for those disobeying park closures

Toronto Mayor John Tory has been very vocal about residents ignoring park closure signs and barriers.…

Air Canada is temporarily laying off 15,200 unionized workers and will furlough 1,300 managers

MONTREAL, March 30, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada said today that due to the unprecedented…

Pairing wines with your BBQ

Pairing wines with your BBQ – As the temperature rises slowly and we enter into the…

COVID-19 status in Canada: Record high rise in Ontario cases of COVID-19, 51 test positive in Toronto

TORONTO, ON., March 30, 2020 – As of 10:30 am Ontario has hugely jumped from yesterday’s…

Stay home unless for essential reasons says Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer

TORONTO, ON. March 30, 2020 — The message about slowing the spread of COVID-19 has been…

It’s OK not to feel OK: Be mindful of mental health amid COVID-19 crisis

Practice physical distancing not social distancing TORONTO, ON., March 30, 2020 – Although the term social…

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

‘Small Business Closure’ by Stephen Lay Toronto cartoonist Stephen Lay is also the creator of Mirror Image. Find…

Pop stars live-stream from home to combat isolation

Check out Justin Bieber, Arkells, Coldplay, Michael Stipe and more TORONTO. ON. March 29, 2020 –…

Hikers urged to stay away from the Bruce Trail until further notice

March 29, 2020 – On Friday morning members of the Bruce Trail Conservancy received an email…

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has recovered from COVID-19

OTTAWA, ON., March 29, 2020 – Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, the wife of Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin…

Mayor Tory says “Come on people” every resident needs to cooperate when responding to COVID-19

TORONTO, ON., March 29, 2020 – Staff from the City of Toronto continue to see troubling…

Price gougers in Ontario will face huge fines says Ford

TORONTO, ON., March 28, 2020 — Today, Premier Doug Ford who was quick to express his…

Virtual things to do in Toronto during COVID-19 pandemic

If you are going stir crazy during self-isolation and you have had your fill of watching…

Book review – Janis: Her Life and Music by Holly George-Warren

Janis Joplin is regarded as one of the legendary voices of rock ‘n’roll to emerge from…

How your rights are protected when you choose a contractor?

When you choose a contractor for your home renovation, a contract is signed between you and…

COVID-19: Toronto now has 457 cases, Ontario issues emergency alert to send clear message

TORONTO, ON., March 27, 2020 – At Toronto Public Health’s daily press conference, as of 3…

Bank of Canada lowers overnight interest rate to .25%

The Bank of Canada has once again lowered its overnight interest rate. This cut is by…

COVID-19: Trudeau says Canada to cover 75% of wages for small, medium businesses

OTTAWA, ON., March 27, 2020 — The federal government will cover 75% of payroll wages for…

No subway service on portion of TTC Line 1 this Sunday only

TORONTO, ON., March 25, 2020 – This Sun., Mar. 29 only, there will be no subway service…

Ontario gov’t says restaurants can add alcohol to deliveries, grocery stores can sell booze at 7am

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario stated today that the Government has amended Regulation 719…

Doug Ford calls out Pusateri’s for selling Lysol wipes for $29.99

Pusateri’s Fine Foods at Avenue Road and Lawrence has been called out for raising prices on…