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Ontario Reports 5000+ COVID-19 Cases, Hits a New Daily Record

Ontario is reporting a record high of 5,790 new COVID-19 cases today. The previous high of 4,812 was reported on April 16th of this year. The total… Read more »

Ontario: These are New Social Gathering Rules For 2021-22 Holiday Season

Ontario: These are New Social Gathering Rules For 2021-22 Holiday Season

Did you plan a large Christmas party or plan to attend a new year’s eve party to welcome 2022 in Ontario? Then you might be required to… Read more »

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List of New Restrictions in Ontario Effective Sunday, Dec 19, 2021

Ontario has announced new restrictions as the province reported 3,124 new COVID-19 cases today. These measures follow the Ontario Science Table’s recommendation of “circuit breaker measures” to… Read more »

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Ontario Reports 2,421 New COVID-19 Cases; Ontario Science Table Recommends Circuit Breaker Measures

Ontario Science Table is recommending circuit breaker measures as the province reported 2,421 new COVID cases today. This is 613 cases more than the number of cases… Read more »

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Ontarians Can Now Get Free of Charge COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing and Free Take-Home Test Kits

As COVID-19 cases are surging once again across Ontario, the province is ramping up rapid COVID-19 testing by distributing free-of-charge rapid antigen test kits and conducting free… Read more »

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Ontario to Bring Back Capacity Limits For Large Indoor Venues Starting Dec. 18, 2021

Ontario is bringing back indoor capacity limits effective December 18, 2021, at 12:01 a.m to mitigate the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases in the province fueled by… Read more »

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All 18+ Ontarians Can Book Appointment For a Booster Dose of COVID-19 Starting January 4, 2022

Ontario announced today that all Ontarians aged 18 and over can book appointments for COVID-19 vaccine booster dose beginning January 4, 2022. As previously announced, individuals aged… Read more »

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Ontario Announces New Measures to Combat the Rise of New COVID-19 Cases

Ontario today announced new measures to combat the rise of COVID-19 cases during 2021-22 season. The measure includes taking actions to further encourage vaccination and help limit… Read more »

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Ontario to Require Vaccine Passport With QR Code Starting January 4th

Ontario announced today the requirement of a vaccine passport with QR code and the Verify Ontario app in settings where proof of vaccination is mandated starting January… Read more »

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Tim Hortons to Release Special Edition Grey Coffee Cups to Celebrate 108th Grey Cup in Hamilton

Hamilton Tiger-Cats are playing Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday, December 12th at Tim Hortons Field in Hamiton for Canadian Football League’s 108th Grey Cup. In honour of… Read more »

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Dec 3: Ontario Reports 1000+ New COVID-19 Cases For the First Time Since May

Ontario is reporting 1,031 new COVID-19 cases today. The number of cases reported today is the highest since May 30th. On that day, Ontario recorded 1,033 new… Read more »

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Apple Air Tags Used For Car Thefts in Toronto Area

York Regional Auto/Cargo Theft Unit has identified a new method being used by thieves to track and steal high-end vehicles across York Region. The police say small… Read more »

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Canada Post Celebrates Incredible Margaret Atwood With a New Stamp

Canada Post has released a new stamp honouring Margaret Atwood – one of the most successful and admired writers Canada has ever known. Ottawa-born Margaret Atwood has… Read more »

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Shania Twain, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt to Headline Ontario’s 2022 Boots and Hearts Music Festival

After two years of hiatus induced by COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced headliners for the 2022 edition. The… Read more »

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Ontario to Open COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments For Kids Aged Five to Eleven on November 23rd

Ontario parents and caregivers can book vaccine appointments for children aged five to eleven beginning Tuesday, November 23, 2021 following Health Canada’s approval of the paediatric Pfizer… Read more »

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Ontario Pauses Lifting of Capacity Restrictions at Higher-Risk Settings Like Night Clubs

​​Ontario today announced capacity restrictions will not be lifted at the remaining higher-risk settings like food or drink establishments with dance facilities such as night clubs and… Read more »

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Ontario Staycation Tax Credit: Plan Your 2022 Vacation in the Province and You Could Save Up to $400

Ontario has announced a tax credit, Ontario Staycation Tax Credit as part of 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Build Ontario. Ford government wants Ontarians to… Read more »

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Ontario Announces 3rd Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Timeline; AstraZeneca Recipients, 70+ to Receive Starting Nov 6th; 12+ in Jan 2022

Ontario is expanding the eligibility for a 3rd dose or booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine beginning this Saturday. Ontario will be providing Moderna or Pfizer vaccines… Read more »

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Longest Wait Times & High Spending: Canada’s Healthcare Performance is One of the Worst Among 28 Countries With Universal Healthcare

A new study, Comparing Performance of Universal Health Care Countries, 2021 by Fraser Institute says Canada ranks very low among 28 developed countries with Universal Health Care… Read more »

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Ontario to Increase Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour Starting Jan 1, 2022

Ontario has announced that the government will introduce legislation to increase in the minimum wage to $15 from $14.35 effective January 1, 2022.

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Working for Workers Act: Ontario Brings Legislation to Ban Non-Compete Agreements in Employment, Right to Disconnect After Hours

Ford government is bringing legislation to mandate companies to develop disconnecting from work policies and ban unfair non-compete agreements. Working for Workers Act, 2021 which will be… Read more »

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Ontario to Lift Indoor Capacity Restrictions at Restaurants, Barber Shops, Museums, Festivals Starting October 25th (List)

Ontario has announced that the province will be lifting capacity restrictions starting October 25th. The province will slowly lift all public health and workplace safety measures, including… Read more »

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Royal Canadian Mint Issues Blue Circulation Dime to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Bluenose

Royal Canadian Mint has issued a dime with re-designed the image of Canada’s most famous schooner and “Queen of the North Atlantic” to celebrate the 100th anniversary… Read more »

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Ontario Driver Charged For Playing Flute With Both Hands While Driving

Halton Regional Police caught a man driving a vehicle yesterday in Burlington while playing flute with both hands. The police shared the news on Twitter saying an… Read more »