Man in his 70s is Toronto’s first death related to COVID-19

Sadly, Toronto Public Health (TPH) has been notified of a death related to COVID-19. The individual,…

Big grocery chains to raise wages, safety levels during COVID-19 pandemic

Loblaws has announced that they are temporarily raising wages by an estimated 15 per cent, while…

CN Tower presents light show to lift spirits of Torontonians

As some GTA residents are banging pots and pans for healthcare workers and others are plugging…

Justin Trudeau thanks frontline workers and Canadian children

Today, from Rideau Cottage where PM Justin Trudeau is self-isolating, Canada’s Prime Minister thanked and acknowledged…

Ontario to open select Child Care Centres to assist frontline workers

TORONTO, March 22, 2020 — In order to support health care and frontline workers during this…

Toronto residents returning from March Break travel told to self-isolate for 14 days

March 22, 2020 – Yesterday, Toronto’s Medical Office of Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa, Fire Chief…

Brampton Tim Hortons/Petro-Can employee tests positive for COVID-19

BRAMPTON, ON., March 22, 2020 – A Tim Hortons/Petro Canada employee in Brampton has tested positive…

PetSmart commits up to $1 million to support animal welfare across North America

BURLINGTON, ON, March 19, 2020 /CNW/ – Coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected humans by closing workplaces and schools, but…

Swoop commits to bringing home 2,349 Canadian travellers, suspends all Int’l flights,

CALGARY, March 19, 2020 /CNW/ – Swoop is altering its international operations to help with the global efforts…

Burlington mayor declares State of Emergency to slow COVID-19

Burlington, ON. March 21, 2020 – Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward has declared a State of…

Ontario Together website helps business work with province

TORONTO, March 21, 2020 — The Ontario Government is launching ‘Ontario Together,’ a new website that…

Crowds cause park closures in Halton

Too many people took to the parks in large numbers Saturday to take advantage of the…

Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies

Kenny Rogers, legendary country music artist, whose career spanned six decades, has died at the age…

Ontario Government Reaches Tentative Agreement with Elementary Teachers (ETFO)

TORONTO, March 21, 2020 — Last night, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement…

Ontario discloses 2019 public salaries

TORONTO — Ontario is continuing to restore trust and accountability to government by releasing the salaries of…

Ontario reported 50 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, Toronto has 161 total cases

TORONTO, ON., March 20, 2020 – Ontario had its largest single-day increase in new cases, with…

Ontario launches ‘Learn at Home’ program to help students, families

TORONTO — Today, Premier Doug Ford joined Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education to launch the first…

COVID-19 plus Cannabis equal bad side effects

COVID-19 plus Cannabis equal bad side effects – Although more research is necessary, recent tests performed…

Walmart Canada hiring for 10,000 jobs to meet demand

TORONTO, ON. March 20, 2020 – Walmart Canada is looking to hire 10,000 new employees in…

Big Banks saying ‘no’ to defer payments

March 20, 2020 – Many Canadians are getting the cold shoulder from many of the ‘Big Banks’…

Toronto gives 60-days grace for property tax, water, waste bills

TORONTO, ON., March 20, 2020 – Today, Mayor John Tory released a statement announcing a 60-day…

COVID-19: Toronto Grocery stores reduce hours during coronavirus outbreak

GTA grocery stores are reducing their business hours and Loblaw deems their first hour (7 am…

City of Toronto prepared to respond to extreme weather

TORONTO, ON., March 20, 2020 – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special weather statement…

Mississauga defers property tax 90 Days, provides Free Transit, eases parking restrictions

Mississauga defers property tax – At a Special Emergency Council meeting on March 19, Mississauga’s City Council…

Air Canada suspending int’l and U.S. flights

MONTREAL, March 18, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada said today that it will gradually suspend the…