The province will not develop a mass screening tool to easily and quickly detect the B.1.617 coronavirus variant first discovered in India, as officials said they are now aware of 45 cases throughout Ontario.
Health officials in Ontario are reporting fewer than 3,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the sixth day in a row.
Ontario golfers have been pushing the province to reopen courses ordered closed while the province is under stay-at-home orders, but some observers say access to outdoor recreational facilities serving a wider population should be just as high on the agenda.
Palestinian flags and 'free Palestine' signs filled Nathan Phillips Square Saturday evening as thousands gathered in support of people in Gaza.
Dozens of vaccination clinics will be operating in Toronto today, including many pop-up sites where residents can get a shot without an appointment.
Toronto police say that a Hamilton man is facing a number of charges in connection with an ongoing indecent act investigation.
As several provinces suspend the first dose of AstraZeneca, and questions remain about whether a second shot will be green-lighted, the researcher who oversaw the development of the vaccine says the move is not only flawed but may lead to serious consequences.
Inspectors with the Ministry of Long-Term Care highlighted concerns of dehydration and malnutrition at Downsview Long Term Care home as far back as June 2020, raising fresh questions about when the provincial government was made aware of the apparent neglect in the nursing home.
Two baby foxes living underneath the boardwalk at Woodbine Beach were found dead Saturday morning near their den.
Ontario's Progressive Conservative government says the province will require 11 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in July and August in order to meet Premier Doug Ford's promise of a fully vaccinated population by the end of this Summer.
A 14-year-old boy has been seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in North York Friday evening.
With the May long-weekend approaching and summer on the horizon, some Ontario municipalities are taking extra measures at its beaches and waterfronts that officials hope will discourage large gatherings and visitors from other regions.
“We need to open summer camps,” a group representing more than 1,500 Ontario pediatricians wrote in a letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford this week.
The city has confirmed that all major events in Toronto this summer, including the Caribbean Carnival and the Canadian National Exhibition, will once again be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Golf courses across Ontario will remain closed until June 2 at the earliest amidst pressure to reopen outdoor activities.
A Toronto couple is again sounding the alarm about a short-term rental property next door only weeks after police visited to shut down a party — this time making a complaint to the city claiming it’s now operating as an underground gym.
The presidents of two Ontario teachers’ unions are criticizing Premier Doug Ford after he made comments Thursday alleging that labour leaders are the reason why schools remain closed to in-person learning.
Ottawa and Ontario say they will spend $3.4 billion to build a light-rail transit line in Hamilton.
The Ontario government will now provide one-time payments of up to $20,000 to eligible travel and tourism businesses in need of support.
Due to COVID-19 the number of downloads of e-books and audiobooks last year jumped 32 per cent.
Some families feel the school has failed students and that they should be compensated for lost scholarships, housing costs and other expenses.
Ontario banned door-to-door sales in March of 2018 when aggressive sales staff were misleading homeowners into buying or renting furnaces and air conditioners.
Flowers are always a popular gift for Mother's Day and with the lockdown in place they were the choice for many people to give their mothers.
It seems we’re not as calm behind the wheel as we’d like to think.
It’s no surprise that housing prices in Toronto are skyrocketing but these are the areas where home prices have jumped the most since the start of the pandemic.
The average price of a new vehicle has topped $40,000 in Canada and due to a lack of supply related to the pandemic prices are only going higher.
During the pandemic, going for a hike or visiting a conservation area has become a popular pastime.
Today is World Password Day, a day to encourage everyone to create more secure passwords to protect their personal information.
When it comes to windows, it isn’t always obvious when they need to be replaced. In fact, if the issue isn’t obvious, you might be more tempted to put it out of your mind instead of committing to the time, energy and money needed to replace them.
At Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s announcement of the two week extension to the provincewide stay-home-order, he said this time will be dedicated to vaccinating as many teachers and students as possible.
The province is now expecting to receive 250,000 more doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine next week, a shipment that will be reserved for second shots as the province has suspended use of the vaccine until further notice.
As the province prepares to ramp up its administration of mRNA vaccines through pharmacies, Ontarians who received the now-paused AstraZeneca shot as their first dose are waiting for guidance on how and when they’ll get their second jab.
Preliminary results from a study in the U.K. suggest that receiving your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from a different brand than the first dose is safe — but it could be more likely to give you mild side-effects such as a headache, chills or a fever.
Ontario will no longer offer first doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine due to an increase in reports of rare blood clots.
People with at-risk conditions in Ontario will be eligible to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment starting today.
The provincial government says it can now offer medical workers dealing with COVID-19 patients, COVID-19 testing centre staff and first responders a second vaccine dose at a shorter interval than the general public due to increasing supply.
The Ontario government is expanding its pharmacy vaccine rollout by bringing Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna into dozens of pharmacies heavily impacted by COVID-19 for people 18 years of age and older.
The province’s police watchdog is investigating a collision between a motorcycle and a Toronto police vehicle in Etobicoke Thursday evening that sent two people to hospital.
A Toronto cosmetic surgeon and self-styled social media influencer will be unable to practice medicine for six months after a disciplinary committee found he committed "multifaceted and longstanding" violations of patient privacy.
Toronto police say a man crashed his blue Lamborghini convertible while rushing past a streetcar, leaving his female passenger critically hurt.
It could be weeks before Health Canada is able to say for sure whether the first delivery of 300,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses can be used due to the ongoing quality control review, according to the agency's chief medical adviser.
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City flattened three buildings and killed at least 33 people Sunday, medics said, making it the deadliest single attack since heavy fighting broke out between Israel and the territory's militant Hamas rulers nearly a week ago.
The 57-nation Organization of Islamic Cooperation opened an emergency meeting Sunday over the heavy fighting between Israel and the Gaza Strip's militant Hamas rulers, the first major move among Mideast nations still grappling with how to address the conflict.
A tribunal turned down the city’s effort to expropriate air rights which could allow rail deck park to sit above the rail corridor.
Some health experts are calling on the government to fully vaccinate the elderly before opening up eligibility to younger groups.
An Ontario father is cancer-free after an incredible and rare life-saving surgery performed by a Toronto cardiac surgeon.
For the second year in a row, the City of Toronto painted the physical distancing circles on the grass at Trinity Bellwoods Park.
Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to take over Lake Shore Boulevard West this weekend as ActiveTO returns to the major artery in the city.
Toronto chef Matt Kantor and his wife Alana Kayfetz are getting a rapid medical education after their youngest son, Henry, was recently diagnosed with an extremely rare condition.
The second of four new bridges sailed into Toronto’s harbour Tuesday making the long trek from Halifax.
Thousands of Canadians are receiving crucial vaccine information thanks to an online group of volunteers.
A video game, which is currently being developed, will let you skirt provincial stay-at-home orders while wandering the streets as a raccoon.
Mothers in Ontario long-term care facilities were able to hug and kiss some of their children as the province eases COVID-19 restrictions for primary caregivers who are vaccinated.
On a grey day, there’s no missing the long and colourful line of painted rocks that stretches along the boardwalk on Kew Beach.
Licypriya Kangujam is using her social media account to help people in desperate need of oxygen and other medical resources as India copes with a COVID-19 crisis.
'Feared for my life': Alta. doc shares COVID-19 experience
Romania's Bran Castle, widely known as 'Dracula's castle,' is offering Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to visitors.
Young Gaby stars in her own TV show for kids, showing what's behind her admiration for agriculture.
Athletes from around the world are taking part in a virtual marathon and two Canadians are leading the pack.
A cat made good use of one of its 9 lives after leaping from a burning building in Chicago and landing on all fours.
The unexpected reassignment of Maj-Gen. Fortin won't affect Canada's vaccine distribution, experts say. CTV's Kevin Gallagher explains.
Many provinces are hitting vaccination records with a steady supply set to arrive again next week. CTV’s Heather Butts explains.
A cyber attack put the brakes on the U.S.’s largest pipeline this week. CTV’s Tom Walters has the details.
Sgt. Frank Jang explains why he doesn't think that gang violence in British Columbia should be referred to as a 'war.'
Lifestyle expert Richard Cazeau shares tips and products to help us plan for a summer road trip.
Stephanie Cowle of Parachute Canada explains trends they’ve seen during the pandemic and offers tips to help us stay safe as the warmer weather arrives.
Aretha Kahloo of Haven on the Queensway tells us more about their programs and talks about how we can support the work they do.
Dawson Bridger of the Ontario Heritage Trust highlights what they do and how they’re taking tours and events virtual.
Wendy Sokoloff of Sokoloff Lawyers shares tips on how you may want to proceed following an accident or injury.
Dave Shellnutt tells us more about how the Toronto Bike Brigade is helping those in need during the pandemic - and tells us how we can get involved.
Kim McLeod of The Best Ideas for Kids shares fun craft ideas for the special person in your life.
Kelly Burwash of the Toronto Railway Museum highlights their work preserving Toronto’s railway heritage and touches on their new virtual events.
