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COVID-19
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.
Health Canada approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine — OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 23, 2020 —Today, Health Canada authorized…
Ontario is lowering Hydro Bills to off-peak prices, introduces energy assistance program
Province is also expanding Support for Learners Program to include secondary school students Safer at Home…
Top 10 things Ontario doctors are asking you for this holiday season
TORONTO, Dec. 22, 2020 /CNW/ – All Ontario doctors want this holiday season is your continued safety…
Ontario enters provincewide shutdown starting Dec. 26
New closures and restrictions include all Ontario ski resorts, food take-out/delivery only and curbside pickup only…
Canada suspends flights from the United Kingdom until early January due to new strain of COVID-19
Canada suspends flights from the United Kingdom 72 hours (UPDATED until January 6) — OTTAWA, ON,…
How Canada is coping with the COVID-19 pandemic
Official Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on December 19, 2020 OTTAWA, ON,…
Peel and Toronto Regions to Remain in Grey-Lockdown, Hamilton joins them
TORONTO, ON., Dec. 18, 2020 — After assessing trends in key public health indicators, the Ontario…
Views from the 6ix: Hope
An exclusive TOtimes cartoon series by Stephen Lay Views from the 6ix: Hope — Stephen Lay…
Canada to receive early access to 168 thousand doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 15, 2020 – Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and…
Toronto’s Anita Quidangen is first in Canada to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
Data yet to show COVID-19 vaccine prevents transmission says Dr. Theresa Tam The first doses of…
Health Canada issues Pfizer- BioNTech vaccine advisory for people with serious allergies
People with allergies to ingredients of the vaccine are currently cautioned against receiving it Health Canada…
Ontario has a 3-phased plan for rolling out COVID-19 Vaccine
Ontario 3-phased plan for rolling out COVID-19 Vaccine —TORONTO, ON., Dec. 12, 2020 — The Ontario…
Ontario begins rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations in Toronto and Ottawa on Dec. 15
TORONTO, Today, Premier Doug Ford announced that the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine will begin next…
Canada becomes third country to authorize Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
KIRKLAND, QC and MAINZ, Germany, Dec. 9, 2020 /CNW/ – Pfizer Canada and BioNTech SE today announced…
Toronto COVID-19 update: City ramps up mobile testing in the north west
As Toronto continues to respond to COVID-19, today, Mayor John Tory, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health,…
Canada to receive early delivery of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Canada to receive early delivery of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine – GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 7, 2020…
Who will be first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario?
TORONTO — The Ontario government says as soon as the COVID-19 vaccines are received, the province…
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on December 6, 2020
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on December 6, 2020 – OTTAWA, ON,…
Major Ontario retailers are asking the government to lift restrictions
Major Ontario retailers are asking the government to lift restrictions — Close to 50 Ontario retailers…
Britain will be first to roll out COVID-19 vaccines next week
The light at the end of the tunnel seems to be here. The United Kingdom will…
COVID-19: Dr. Eileen de Villa breaks down Toronto’s record-high case count
35% of Toronto’s new cases are the result of close contact with non-household members Dr. Eileen…
Mississauga mayor wants to limit big box stores to selling essentials only
Mississauga mayor wants to limit big box stores to selling essentials only. Mayor Bonnie Crombie tweeted…
Ontario gov’t says adjust your traditions to celebrate the Holiday season safely
Province says the safest way to spend the holidays this year is by only celebrating in…
Dr. Eileen de Villa issues orders to close lockdown defiant Etobicoke restaurant
There was quite a commotion today on Queen Elizabeth Boulevard in Etobicoke, as people learned that…