Ford Adds Empathy to Populist Repertoire, Takes on ‘Premier Dad’ Role During Pandemic
Doug Ford wants people to hold on just a little longer. Ontario’s populist premier speaks softly into the camera at a recent news conference, his tone subdued,… Read more »
Ontario Enters Provincewide Lockdown in Effort to Curb Rising COVID-19 Case Counts
A provincewide lockdown meant to bring down COVID-19 case counts takes effect today in Ontario. The restrictions will remain in place for southern Ontario until Jan. 23,… Read more »
No Injuries, No Evacuations Following Large Explosion at Hamilton Steel Plant: Police
Police say no one was hurt in a large explosion at a Hamilton steel plant that sent a dark cloud over the city’s east end on Christmas… Read more »
Ontario Hits Record Daily High of New COVID-19 Cases on Christmas Eve
Ontario is reporting a record high of 2,447 new COVID-19 cases today. The province’s previous daily high was 2,432 infections reported on Dec. 17. The province is… Read more »
Queen’s University Students Asked Not to Return to Kingston Until After Lockdown
Queen’s University in eastern Ontario is urging students not to return to Kingston while a month-long, provincewide lockdown is in effect. Queen’s says students should avoid returning… Read more »
No Criminal Charges for Southern Alberta Police in ‘Star Wars’ Storm Trooper Arrest
The force appears to be with police officers in southern Alberta who took a young woman wearing a “Star Wars” storm-trooper costume to the ground last May…. Read more »
Toronto Company Plans to Build $107 Million Fibre-Optic Cable From Newfoundland to Nunavut
A Toronto-based company says it has plans to bring fibre-optic internet to Iqaluit by 2022. CanArctic Inuit Networks says in a release that it will construct a… Read more »
Wood Products Pricing Surge Expected to Persist, Raising 2021 House, Renovation Costs
An unexpected rebound in wood product prices this month is boosting profits for Canadian forestry companies but leaving homeowners and buyers with the prospect of higher home and renovation costs in 2021.
Masks Distributed to Quebec Daycares Since May Are Faulty, Says Families Minister
Quebec authorities say masks that have been distributed to daycares across the province since May don’t meet provincial safety standards. The Families Department issued a notice Tuesday… Read more »
United Conservatives Back Down on Alberta Parks, Declare Victory: Professor
An Alberta political science professor is calling the United Conservative government’s announcement on parks its first major policy defeat. Duane Bratt of Calgary’s Mount Royal University says… Read more »
Ontario to receive 53,000 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses by end of December
Ontario says it expects to receive approximately 53,000 doses of the newly approved Moderna COVID-19 vaccine by the end this month.
Ontario’s Sport Minister Says NHL Talks Ongoing as League Plans to Announce Schedule
The NHL plans to release its 2021 schedule today but Ontario’s minister of sport says discussions are still ongoing about how the all-Canadian North division will operate…. Read more »
Alberta Allows Those Who Live Alone to Visit Another Household During the Holidays
Alberta is relaxing its COVID-19 rules on gathering just a teeny bit for Christmas. Premier Jason Kenney says starting Wednesday and for the following five days a… Read more »
Anger, Suspicion After Pakistani Dissident Karima Mehrab Found Dead in Toronto
City police said on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, they were treating her death as not suspicious after her body was pulled from the water a day earlier.
Surrey Approves Bylaw to Ban Single-Use Shopping Bags, Foam Cups, Other Plastics
Plastic shopping bags, foam cups and takeout containers should soon be banned in Surrey, B.C. Councillors have adopted a bylaw that would seek provincial permission to ban… Read more »
10 Correctional Officers Charged Following Death of Indigenous Man in N.L. Jail
Ten correctional officers have been charged with crimes ranging from manslaughter to criminal negligence causing death in connection with the 2019 death of an Inuk man in… Read more »
Ontario to Lower Electricity Price During Lockdown Starting Jan 1, 2021
Ontario to Hold Electricity Rates to Reduced Off-Peak Price During Lockdown Starting Jan 1, 2021 Ontario government has announced that to support people as they stay… Read more »
Expanded Support for Learners for High School Students in Ontario – How to Apply
**Parents to Get New $400 Ontario COVID-19 Child Benefit Starting April 26, 2021** The Ontario government is expanding the Support for Learners program to include secondary school… Read more »
Manitoba Government Promises to Help Pay for Delivery Fees for Restaurants
The Manitoba government is offering to help restaurants pay for delivery costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Brian Pallister says the province is giving $5 million to… Read more »
Indoor and Outdoor Social Gathering Limits During Ontario Lockdown Starting December 26th
The province is advising Ontarians to stay home “to the fullest extent possible” when provincewide lockdown begins on December 26th. Restrictions will remain in place for southern… Read more »
Judge Dismisses Application for Injunction Against Alberta’s COVID Rules
A judge rejected a request Monday from two Alberta churches and three individuals to temporarily suspend selected public-health rules to “save Christmas.” The measures limit Christmas celebrations… Read more »
Federal Government Announces Funding to Restore Wood Buffalo National Park
The federal government has more than doubled previous funding commitments for Canada’s largest national park to answer environmental concerns from Indigenous groups and a United Nations agency…. Read more »
CRA Promotes Public Database to Track Employers Using Wage Subsidies
Canada Revenue Agency is launching a website to help Canadians track which employers have been using government wage subsidies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CRA says its… Read more »
B.C. on Track for Record-Breaking Year for Illicit Overdose Deaths: Coroner
British Columbia is facing a record-breaking year for overdose deaths and the provincial coroner is urging caution as the illicit drug supply grows more toxic. Chief coroner… Read more »