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Rod Phillips Resigns As Finance Minister Following Caribbean Vacation
Ontario’s finance minister resigned from his cabinet position Thursday, hours after returning from a Caribbean vacation amid a provincewide lockdown. Rod Phillips travelled to St. Barts on… Read more »
Ontario Hits Record 3,328 New COVID-19 Cases, 56 Deaths on Dec 31
Ontario is reporting 3,328 new COVID-19 cases today – a new daily record – and 56 deaths linked to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says there… Read more »
Christmas Trees Are for the Birds: Nature Conservancy Says Keep Old Trees in Backyard
Old Christmas trees belong in the backyard instead of out front on the curb, says the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Andrew Holland, spokesman for the advocacy group,… Read more »
Rod Phillips Return From St. Barts, Will Discuss His Political Future With Ford
Ontario’s finance minister returned from a Caribbean vacation on Thursday amid a provincial lockdown, acknowledging the decision to go on a personal trip during the pandemic may… Read more »
Ford Says He Knew of Phillips’ Trip 2 Weeks Ago, Should Have Asked Him to Return Then
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he found out his finance minister was travelling abroad roughly two week ago, and should have pushed then for his immediate return…. Read more »
Ontario to Release Order, Timeframe for Population Groups to Get COVID-19 Shots
Ontario will lay out the order and timeframe in which specific population groups will be immunized against COVID-19, possibly within the next few weeks. Dr. Dirk Huyer,… Read more »
Air Travellers Will Soon Have to Test Negative for COVID-19 Before Arrival in Canada
All passengers on flights entering Canada will require a negative PCR test three days before their arrival.
Ontario Sets New Record High as Daily COVID-19 Cases Near 3,000 on Dec 30
Ontario is reporting 2,923 new cases of COVID-19 today, the highest daily increase since the start of the pandemic. The province also logged 19 new deaths related… Read more »
Iran Allocates $150K to Families of Ukraine Crash Victims
Iran’s cabinet has created a compensation fund to pay the families of the 176 victims of a Ukrainian passenger plane that was shot down by Iranian forces… Read more »
Ontario Court Says ‘Wisdom and Efficacy’ of Lockdown Rules ‘Open to Question’
An Ontario court says the “wisdom and efficacy” of the province’s lockdown measures allowing big box stores that happen to sell groceries to remain fully open —… Read more »
Ontario Expects to Receive Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Tomorrow: Hillier
The retired general heading up Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine program says the province expects to receive the Moderna shot tomorrow. Retired Gen. Rick Hillier says roughly 50,000 doses… Read more »
94-Year-Old Man Facing Second-Degree Murder Charge
Police say a 94-year-old man from Wallaceburg, Ont., has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Officers were called to a home early Saturday morning where they… Read more »
Thousands of Ceiling Fans Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Blades Falling Out While in Use
Health Canada is recalling Hampton Bay Mara 54-inch Ceiling Fans since the ceiling fan blades can fall out while in use. Health Canada has issued a joint… Read more »
Limited Quantity of Ontario Icewine to Likely Make 2020 Bottles in High Demand
A limited icewine quantity this year is likely to make 2020 bottles a rare commodity.
Police Lay Charges in Weekend Ontario Church Gatherings With 100 Alleged Unmasked People
Police have laid charges after they say large gatherings were held two days in a row in a Wheatley, Ont., church this weekend. Chatham-Kent Police say they… Read more »
More Cases of U.K. COVID-19 Variant Found in Canada
A contagious new strain of the virus that causes COVID-19 has infiltrated two more regions of Canada, health officials said Sunday, a day after announcing the country’s… Read more »
Cheating a ‘Free for All’ at Virtual High Schools, Teachers Say
It took less than a month for students attending virtual school to devise new ways to cheat. From texting friends on the sly to downloading apps that… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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.
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 »
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 »