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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.
Changes made to City of Toronto services to adhere to new provincial COVID measures
In response to the rapidly-spreading and highly transmissible COVID-19 Omicron variant, the Province of Ontario announced…
Ontario is imposing new gathering and capacity restrictions in light of rapid rise in COVID cases
Additional public health and workplace safety measures, including capacity and social gathering limits go into effect…
Ontario’s doctors offer advice on how to get through this phase of pandemic
TORONTO, ON, Dec. 16, 2021 – Ontario’s doctors have announced that they support the decisions taken…
Ontario is dialing back indoor capacity limits at larger venues and ramping up booster dose rollout due to rapid rise in Omicron cases
Province also announces Free Rapid Testing at pop-up locations and select LCBOs, shortening the booster shot…
City of Toronto warns of COVID-19 exposure at Hotel X Toronto, CLIO Restaurant and Scotiabank Arena (December 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9)
COVID-19 exposure notification for Hotel X Toronto, CLIO Restaurant and Scotiabank Arena (December 5, 6, 7,…
VaxTO campaign all set to give third doses as Province expands eligibility to 50 plus
Following today’s provincial announcement of expanded eligibility for a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the…
Ontario Children Aged Five to 11 Can Get a First Dose of the Pfizer Vaccine in time for the Holidays
Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, issued a…
Toronto Shop And Vax clinics coming to 15 local malls
TORONTO, ON, Nov. 11, 2021 – As part of the City of Toronto’s latest Shop And…
Pandemic is inspiring Gen Z-ers to build financial resilience
More than half of younger Canadians say the pandemic upended their financial security, but most are…
Ontario releases timeline for lifting remaining COVID-19 public health measures
Starting October 25, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., there will no longer be capacity limits in most…
Prime Minister announces standardized Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination for travel
The QR code Ontarians have been downloading will also be recognised federally OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 21,…
U.S. opens land borders with Canada and Mexico on November 8
Starting on November 8, fully vaccinated Canadians finally will be able to drive across the U.S.…
Mandatory proof of vaccination for Toronto indoor sports participants age 12 and older
Today, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa issued a Letter of Instruction requiring…
Still not vaccinated? Toronto launches VaxGiving to promote long weekend COVID-19 vaccine clinics
TORONTO, ON, Oct. 7, 2021 – For the 236,000 Toronto residents who are not yet vaccinated…
Ontario releases details on how to stay safe this Thanksgiving and Halloween
No need for masks at indoor gatherings under 25 people if everyone is vaccinated Today, the…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologises for Tofino vacation on National Day of Truth and Recnonciliation
Feds also announce two strong mandatory vaccination policies TORONTO, ON, Oct. 6, 2021 – Today, at…
Ontario introduces COVID-19 rapid antigen screening in high-risk schools and child care centres
TORONTO, ON, Oct. 5, 2021 — Ontario is improving access to local targeted COVID-19 rapid antigen…
Ontario recommends Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine over Moderna for 18 to 24 year olds
TORONTO, ON, Sept. 29, 2021 — Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued…
Toronto Public Health prepares to vaccinate Toronto children 5 to 11 years of age against COVID-19
TORONTO, ON, Sept. 27, 2021 – Toronto Public Health (TPH) officials say they are getting ready…
This weekend you can get vaccinated at some of your favourite Toronto shopping centres
TORONTO, ON, Sept. 22, 2021 – Starting Saturday, Torontonians can get vaccinated and some of the…
Healthcare unions and political leaders adamantly opposed to today’s anti-vaccine protests targeting hospitals
TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2021 – The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA), Ontario Medical Association, Toronto Mayor John…
Toronto is adding mobile vaccine clinics at Union Station and Rexdale Public Library
TORONTO, ON, September 11, 2021 – Today, Mayor John Tory announced a five-day pop-up vaccination clinic…
WestJet Group is making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all employees
CALGARY, AB, Sept. 8, 2021 – The WestJet Group today announced that effective October 30, 2021,…
Air Canada just launched a really helpful Travel Ready hub
Interactive online tool helps travellers plan and prepare for upcoming trips MONTREAL, Sept. 7, 2021 –…