TORONTO, Feb. 5, 2021 — Toronto Public Health has just announced that five COVID-19 cases with…
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All stories with a COVID-19 pandemic focus from day one until the end of the pandemic and beyond. Stories include COVID-19 case numbers for Toronto, Ontario and Canada as well as pandemic related rules and vaccine information.
Toronto, Peel and York schools won’t be reopening until after Family Day
Today, the Government of Ontario announced that southern Ontario schools will reopen on February 8 but…
Ontario Doctors emphasize need to follow science, evidence to curb the pandemic
Ontario Doctors emphasize need to follow science — TORONTO, ON., Feb. 3, 2021 — Ontario’s doctors…
City of Toronto unveils the Black Community COVID-19 Response Plan
Today, Mayor John Tory unveiled the City of Toronto’s Black Community COVID-19 Response Plan developed in…
Two COVID-19 Cases in Toronto Appear Linked to the B.1.1.7 Variant
Toronto Public Health (TPH) has announced that a COVID-19 outbreak at Belmont Meats is believed to…
First Ontario case of South African variant of COVID-19 has been reported in Peel
First South African variant case of COVID-19 in Ontario — Mississauga, ON., February 1, 2021 –…
Over 1,000 Stores Visited and 112 tickets issued during Ontario’s COVID-19 Inspection Blitz
Over 1,000 Stores Visited during Ontario’s COVID-19 Inspection Blitz — TORONTO, ON., January 31, 2021 —…
Ontario Extends Off-Peak Electricity Rates until February 9
Lower hydro rates will help offset the costs of staying home during COVID-19 TORONTO, ON., January…
Ontario implements immediate new six-point action plan to stop the spread of new COVID-19 variants
TORONTO, ON., January 29, 2021 — The Ontario government announced today at Queen’s Park that it…
Major Canadian airlines to suspend flights to the Caribbean and Mexico, feds increase restrictions on int’l flights
Starting next week, all international flights will only be allowed to land at Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver…
Health Canada Approves Five Disinfectants Proven to Kill The Virus That Causes COVID-19
Scrubbing Bubbles® and fantastik® products added to Health Canada approved list of disinfectants effective against SARS-CoV-2…
Ontario adjusts vaccination plan due to Pfizer-BioNTech shipment delays
Vaccinations for the Province’s Most Vulnerable to be Accelerated Ontario adjusts vaccination plan — TORONTO ON.,…
Today is the Anniversary of the First COVID-19 Case in Ontario
It’s the One Year Anniversary of the First COVID-19 Case in Ontario — TORONTO, ON., January…
350 Canada Post employees at Mississauga Gateway facility sent home to self-isolate for 14 Days
OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 24, 2021 – On Friday, January 22, Canada Post sent 350 afternoon shift workers…
More than 42,000 Small Businesses have applied for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant
TORONTO, ON., January 22, 2020 — The Ontario government says it has received more than 42,000…
121 Canada Post employees at Mississauga facility have tested positive for COVID-19
Canada Post says 121 employees at their Gateway East facility on Dixie Road in Mississauga have…
COVID-19 Expert Panel provides science-based advice on optimizing testing and screening in Canada
OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 15, 2021 /CNW/ – Since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government…
Implementing COVID-19 vaccination in Canada — Vaccine dose interval
Vaccination is a very important tool to help with the control and long-term management of COVID-19. The…
Toronto update on COVID-19, vaccine clinic going on pause from Jan. 22
Mayor Tory raises concerns about masks not being worn in certain apartment and condo common areas…
Ontario is adding over 500 hospital beds for Critical Care
VAUGHAN, ON., January 18, 2020 — The Ontario government is providing up to $125 million to…
Toronto’s proof-of-concept COVID-19 immunization clinic opens at Convention Centre
Today, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa and Fire Chief and General Manager…
City confirms residents and staff at all 87 long-term care homes in Toronto have been vaccinated
On Friday, the City of Toronto confirmed that COVID-19 immunization clinics have been held at all…
Toronto modifies City services to support new provincial regulations and stay-at-home order
Toronto will not be opening its 2 ski hills this winter On January 12, 2021, the…