TORONTO, ON., March 28, 2020 — Today, Premier Doug Ford who was quick to express his…
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.
Virtual things to do in Toronto during COVID-19 pandemic
If you are going stir crazy during self-isolation and you have had your fill of watching…
COVID-19: Toronto now has 457 cases, Ontario issues emergency alert to send clear message
TORONTO, ON., March 27, 2020 – At Toronto Public Health’s daily press conference, as of 3…
Bank of Canada lowers overnight interest rate to .25%
The Bank of Canada has once again lowered its overnight interest rate. This cut is by…
COVID-19: Trudeau says Canada to cover 75% of wages for small, medium businesses
OTTAWA, ON., March 27, 2020 — The federal government will cover 75% of payroll wages for…
Ontario gov’t says restaurants can add alcohol to deliveries, grocery stores can sell booze at 7am
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario stated today that the Government has amended Regulation 719…
Doug Ford calls out Pusateri’s for selling Lysol wipes for $29.99
Pusateri’s Fine Foods at Avenue Road and Lawrence has been called out for raising prices on…
Ontario reports 170 new COVID-19 cases, total rises to 858 with 13 deaths
TORONTO, ON., March 26, 2020 – Ontario health officials confirmed 170 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, and…
Views from the 6ix: Toronto cartoon series by Stephen Lay
“Let’s profit from a pandemic,” by Stephen Lay. Toronto cartoonist Stephen Lay is also the creator of Mirror…
Ontario announces $17 billion action plan for COVID-19
TORONTO, ON. March 25, 2020 — Today, Ontario announced a $17 billion program in support of…
Views from the 6ix: Toronto cartoon series by Stephen Lay
“What’s next,” a cartoon by Stephen Lay Toronto cartoonist Stephen Lay is also the creator of Mirror Image.…
Toronto closes playgrounds and other parks amenities to stop the spread of COVID-19
TORONTO, ON., March 25, 2020 – Today, the City of Toronto announced that they will be…
TTC no longer accepting cash, tickets or tokens
TORONTO, ON., March 25, 2020 – Yesterday the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announced new passenger procedural…
Trudeau announces new Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
OTTAWA, ON., March 25. 2020 – Today, in front of Rideau Cottage where Canadian Prime Minister…
Ontario reports two deaths in nursing homes, 85 new cases of COVID-19
TORONTO, ON., March 24, 2020 — Today, Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, issued the…
Toronto takes action to protect the homeless from COVID-19
TORONTO, ON., March 24, 2020 – Over the past weeks, the City of Toronto has been implementing…
Air Canada adds two more Toronto flights from Quito to bring more Canadians Home
MONTREAL, March 24, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada announced today that, in collaboration with the Government…
COVID-19: Ontario cuts hydro rates during peak hours
TORONTO, ON., March 23, 2020 – Torontonians and Ontarians will no longer have to wait til…
Toronto Symphony Orchestra performs beautiful self-isolation concert (listen and watch)
With so many concerts, arts events and city-wide shutdowns over the past few weeks, so many…
Workplaces that Ontario deems essential
includes grocery, liquor and hardware stores TORONTO — Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, the Ontario…
Mississauga mayor declares State of Emergency
MISSISSAUGA, ON., March 23, 2020 – Mayor Bonnie Crombie has declared a State of Emergency in…
Mississauga Closes Playgrounds, Courts and Leash-free Zones
MISSISSAUGA, ON., March 23, 2020 – Effective today, all facilities within the City’s 500+ parks are…
Toronto mayor declares a State of Emergency due to COVID-19 outbreak
Today, Mayor John Tory, self-isolating at home after returning from London, declared a State of Emergency…
Views from the 6ix: A cartoon series by Stephen Lay
“Flatten the curve” by Toronto cartoonist Stephen Lay Toronto cartoonist Stephen Lay is also the creator of Mirror…