Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League will not have bodychecking this coming season, when the…
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.
Canada is funding research and development to address COVID-19 gaps and challenges
Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, says funding targets specific COVID-19 gaps and challenges…
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 29, 2020
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 29, 2020 /CNW/ – Public Health Agency of Canada In lieu of an…
TTC is giving away masks on busiest bus routes during peak hours
TORONTO, ON., Oct. 29, 2020 — TTC mask giveaway — As part of its ongoing COVID-19…
Ontario adding over 776 more hospital beds including 87 in Brampton
Ontario’s total investment increases to $351 million with more than 2,250 new beds BRAMPTON, ON., Oct.…
COVID-19: Statement from Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 26, 2020
Dr. Theresa Tam says Canada has reported 216,104 total cases along with 9,946 deaths Canada has…
COVID-19: Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 24, 2020
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 24, 2020 /CNW/ – In lieu of an in-person update to the media,…
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 22, 2020
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 22, 2020 /CNW/ – In lieu of an in-person update to the media,…
Thousands rally in Toronto to protest COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
TORONTO, ON., Oct. 21, 2020 — The March for Freedom & Motorcade organized by The Line…
Toronto Public Health launches online booking for flu vaccine clinics
TORONTO, ON., Oct. 20, 2020 — Today, Toronto Public Health (TPH) is launching the online annual…
Fun ideas for Ontario families to keep the Hallowe’en spirit alive
There’s no need to cancel out Halloween this year even if your plans include staying home…
Canada to provide added support for small businesses through the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 20, 2020 /CNW/ – Today, during Small Business Week, the Honourable Mary Ng,…
City of Toronto update on COVID-19
TORONTO, ON. Oct. 19, 2020 — Today, Mayor John Tory, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr.…
Ontario Extends COVID-19 Orders, amends regulations for dance training in modified Stage 2 regions
TORONTO, ON., Oct. 20, 2020 — Today, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical…
Ontario’s top doctor says no trick-or-treating in COVID-19 hotspots
Dr. David Williams says for Toronto, Peel, York, and Ottawa door-to-door trick or treating is not recommended …
Ontario moving York Region back to modified Stage 2
MISSISSAUGA, ON., Oct. 16, 2020 — Due to the number of cases trending upward in York…
Toronto COVID-19 update
TORONTO, ON., OCT. 14, 2020 — Today, Mayor John Tory, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr.…
WestJet to suspend service to four cities in Atlantic Canada, reducing service to two others
Airline cuts more than 100 weekly flights across region CALGARY, AB, Oct. 14, 2020 /CNW/ –…
Ontario providing $300 million to restaurants to offset fixed costs due to recent health measures
Province is also permitting alcohol with delivery and takeout food orders lead photo Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister…
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 12, 2020
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 12, 2020 /CNW/ – In lieu of an in-person update to the media,…
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 11, 2020
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 11, 2020 /CNW/ – In lieu of an in-person update to the media,…
Premier Ford urges all Ontarians to celebrate Thanksgiving with immediate household
TORONTO, ON., Oct. 10, 2020 — Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement in advance…
Ontario Hospitals Facing Potentially Extraordinary Pressures in Coming Weeks
TORONTO, Oct. 9, 2020 /CNW/ – “The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) supports the Government of Ontario’s decision…
Ontario moving Toronto, Ottawa and Peel back to modified Stage 2
Province is closing gyms, movie theatres, indoor dining, casinos and more TORONTO, ON., Oct. 9, 2020…