The Canadian Red Cross has been deployed to a long-term care home in Barrie after a massive COVID-19 outbreak.
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Almost two dozen warnings, tickets on first day of big-box store blitz
Almost two dozen warnings and tickets were issued by provincial inspectors during the first day of a weekend enforcement blitz of retailers in the GTHA.
City health officials want to hear from people with negative COVID-19 tests
Toronto Public Health is launching a new study that will focus on people who have tested negative for COVID-19.
Ontario plans to provide first COVID shot in all nursing homes by Feb. 15
Canada’s largest province laid out its plan Wednesday to administer the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in all nursing and high-risk retirement homes by the middle of next month as it works to boost its immunization capacity.
Air Canada announces 1,700 layoffs, suspends more routes in Atlantic Canada
Air Canada says it will cut 1,700 jobs as it scales down operations in response to a new wave of lockdown restrictions.
Business group slams new Ontario retail rule, others laud expanded COVID-19 tests
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is criticizing new provincial lockdown rules in Ontario, saying they are unfair to small businesses.
Ontario declares 2nd provincial emergency, issues stay-at-home order
The Ontario government has declared a second provincial emergency during the COVID-19 pandemic as case numbers continue to spike.
Ontario to lay out ‘legal parameters’ of stay at home order
The Ontario government is expected to provide more details Wednesday regarding its newly issued stay-at-home order, which takes effect Thursday.
Oakville mayor resigns from Halton Police Board after approving police chief’s Florida trip
Oakville Mayor Rob Burton has resigned as Chair of the Halton Police Board after approving Halton Police Chief Steve Tanner’s controversial trip to Florida.
Transport Canada warns Canadians of ‘significant delays’ in returning from Jamaica
Transport Canada is warning Canadians planning on visiting Jamaica that they may be in for “significant delays” when returning home because they may not be able to get a COVID-19 test before boarding their flight.