Toronto cracking down with fines for those disobeying park closures

Toronto Mayor John Tory has been very vocal about residents ignoring park closure signs and barriers.…

Air Canada is temporarily laying off 15,200 unionized workers and will furlough 1,300 managers

MONTREAL, March 30, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada said today that due to the unprecedented…

COVID-19 status in Canada: Record high rise in Ontario cases of COVID-19, 51 test positive in Toronto

TORONTO, ON., March 30, 2020 – As of 10:30 am Ontario has hugely jumped from yesterday’s…

Stay home unless for essential reasons says Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer

TORONTO, ON. March 30, 2020 — The message about slowing the spread of COVID-19 has been…

It’s OK not to feel OK: Be mindful of mental health amid COVID-19 crisis

Practice physical distancing not social distancing TORONTO, ON., March 30, 2020 – Although the term social…

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

‘Small Business Closure’ by Stephen Lay Toronto cartoonist Stephen Lay is also the creator of Mirror Image. Find…

Pop stars live-stream from home to combat isolation

Check out Justin Bieber, Arkells, Coldplay, Michael Stipe and more TORONTO. ON. March 29, 2020 –…

Hikers urged to stay away from the Bruce Trail until further notice

March 29, 2020 – On Friday morning members of the Bruce Trail Conservancy received an email…

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has recovered from COVID-19

OTTAWA, ON., March 29, 2020 – Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, the wife of Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin…

Mayor Tory says “Come on people” every resident needs to cooperate when responding to COVID-19

TORONTO, ON., March 29, 2020 – Staff from the City of Toronto continue to see troubling…

Price gougers in Ontario will face huge fines says Ford

TORONTO, ON., March 28, 2020 — Today, Premier Doug Ford who was quick to express his…

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…

Book review – Janis: Her Life and Music by Holly George-Warren

Janis Joplin is regarded as one of the legendary voices of rock ‘n’roll to emerge from…

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…