COVID-19 Update April 17: Ontario tests almost 9,000 people, reports 564 more cases, 55 more deaths

TORONTO, ON. APRIL 17, 2020 – Today, Ontario reported they completed 8,899 tests were yesterday, whereas…

Gardiner Expwy westbound Jarvis/Sherbourne off-ramp to reopen this weekend; Yonge-Bay-York off-ramp to close

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 17, 2020 –– For essential workers driving into the city from the east,…

Ottawa announces virtual Canada Day celebrations

OTTAWA, April 17, 2020 /CNW/ – Canada’s 153rd birthday celebrations will be decidedly different this year as the…

Apple iPad with Free Rogers Wireless Data will support Ontario schools ‘Learning at Home’

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 17, 2020 — The Ontario government has partnered with Rogers Communications and Apple…

Plane lands on a major Quebec highway

QUEBEC CITY, PQ., APRIL 17, 2020 – Imagine driving along the 401 across the top of…

Ontario adds more acute care and critical care beds, enacts pandemic staffing plans

TORONTO, ON. APRIL 16, 2020 — The Ontario government has significantly expanded hospital capacity in preparation…

Ontario opens doors for temporary auto insurance rebates During COVID-19

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 16, 2020 — The Ontario government is enabling auto insurance companies to provide…

COVID-19 Update April 16: Ontario tests record number, reports 514 more cases, 38 more deaths

TORONTO, ON. APRIL 16, 2020 – Today. Ontario reported that a record number of COVID-19 tests…

COVID-19 Daily Update: Ontario reports record-high number of deaths for second straight day

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 15, 2020 – Today, Ontario reported 51 deaths due to COVID-19, which is…

Canada’s small business owners want a break on fixed costs (update)

A statement going viral across social media platforms from Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA)…

Beer Canada releases industry trends amid challenging times

OTTAWA, April 15, 2020 /CNW/ – The continued decrease in beer sales in Canada were signs of…

COVID-19: Parks Canada suspends camping, group activities, and events across the country

Parks Canada suspends camping – Parks Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of…

Distantly.ca helps locals support ‘main street’ businesses: Order, donate, or share support

TORONTO, APRIL 15, 2020 – Today, Mayor John Tory highlighted the launch of an online donation…

Views from the 6ix: Toronto cartoon series by Stephen Lay

Views from the 6ix is a cartoon series by Toronto cartoonist Stephen Lay. This cartoon is:…

Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Genesis, Grateful Dead and others posting full concerts on YouTube

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 14, 2020 – Many of your favourite bands will be streaming full concerts…

COVID-19 Daily Update: Ontario extends State of Emergency, reports highest one-day death toll

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 14, 2020 – Today’s Ontario total now stands at 7,953, an increase of…

National Canadian Film Day is coming to living rooms everywhere on April 22

The World’s Largest Film Festival cancels 1000 live screenings and moves to an all-online social distancing edition…

Every Wednesday in April is National Takeout Day to help save restaurants amidst COVID-19 crisis

Canada’s top musicians and athletes join in on #TakeoutDay starting April 15th TORONTO, April 14, 2020 /CNW/ –…

Public Health Agency of Canada releases infection prevention guide for long-term care homes

OTTAWA, April 13, 2020 /CNW/ – All Canadians have a role to play in helping to…

City of Toronto opens two more emergency child care centres

Centres to provide child care for the children of essential and critical service workers TORONTO, ON.,…

COVID-19 Daily Update: Ontario reports 20 cases less, 3 fewer deaths than Sunday

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 13, 2020 – Today, Ontario reported 20 fewer cases 3 fewer deaths than…

COVID-19: Ontario reports 401 new cases, 21 more deaths, 7,049 total cases

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 12, 2020 – Today, Ontario reported 10 fewer cases 10 less deaths than…

Serge Ibaka donates Raptors ‘victory’ scarves to be auctioned off for United Way

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 12, 2020 – Yesterday, Toronto Raptors star Serge Ibaka, who has been extremely…

Toronto cracks down with stricter enforcement to slow spread of COVID-19

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 12, 2020 – The City of Toronto’s COVID-19 Enforcement Team has begun stricter…

Ontario vows to ramp up testing for COVID-19

TORONTO, ON., APRIL 11, 2020 — Ontario Premier Doug Ford along with Deputy Premier and Minister…