More than a year after a state of emergency was first declared in Ontario, nurses are feeling underappreciated, undercompensated and under respected—feelings heighted by knowledge of a temporary COVID-19 pay scale being used by physicians redeployed to work alongside the “health-care heroes.”
Half of all adults in Toronto will have received the first dose of their COVID-19 vaccine this weekend, marking an important milestone, officials say, in the fight against the deadly disease.
Ontario health officials are reporting fewer than 2,900 new cases of COVID-19 as the province’s positivity rate continues to dip.
Canada's chief public health officer reminded Canadians on Saturday that even those who are fully vaccinated remain susceptible to COVID-19.
Two people are dead following a crash in Mississauga on Saturday morning, Peel police say.
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing at Royal York Station that left another man with critical injuries.
A woman in her 20s has been seriously injured after being struck by a driver in Brampton.
Toronto police say they are looking for two suspects after a man was assaulted at a TTC subway station.
Mitch Marner scored his 20th goal of the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday night to clinch first place in the North Division.
Amazon is pausing its Prime Day marketing event in Canada this year amid ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks at its facilities in Ontario's Peel Region.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pushed back Friday against Ontario's ongoing calls for tighter travel restrictions, saying finger-pointing won't help Ontarians as the province grapples with the third wave of COVID-19.
Ontario is reporting more than 3,100 new COVID-19 cases for the second day, but officials warn that the data may be underreported.
The number of parties and events still being held in Toronto amid the lockdown is 'concerningly high,' leading hundreds of people being hit with a $750 ticket this week alone, police say.
Two people who recently touched down at Toronto Pearson International Airport are facing thousands of dollars worth of fines for allegedly presenting fake COVID-19 pre-departure test results.
A group of active and retired police officers from several forces has launched a legal challenge over Ontario's pandemic orders, alleging that enforcing the rules requires officers to breach their oath to uphold the constitution.
Nearly 140 patients have been transferred out of Brampton Civic in the last week alone as the city continues to deal with high COVID-19 case counts that have put an immense strain on its lone hospital.
The Ontario Liberals are pledging to provide universal child care for all families and create $10 a day licensed child care if elected next year.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his minister of long-term care and accepted responsibility for the future of the sector, after a report detailed the government’s missteps when COVID-19 ravaged the province’s nursing homes where nearly 4,000 residents died.
Ontario teachers’ unions are sounding the alarm after the provincial government announced its holding consultations on whether or not to make online learning options a permanent choice for families once the pandemic ends.
Toronto residents who haven't yet booked their first appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine may have to wait at least a month before they can get their shot.
Every person 18+ in Peel Region will be eligible to book their COVID-19 vaccine starting tomorrow.
Following Wednesday's announcement that Health Canada has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 12 and up, provinces are now deciding how their vaccine rollouts will reflect this information moving forward.
A claim that alleges Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine rollout discriminated against the vulnerable raises important issues, Divisional Court said on Wednesday as it nevertheless tossed the case.
Health Canada says the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is now safe to give to children ages 12 and up.
Ontario is on track to offer a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to 65 per cent of all adults by the end of May, officials say as the province prepares to launch mobile units to help vaccinate essential workers in small and medium size businesses in the Greater Toronto Area.
A new study out of the U.K. may be able to provide guidance soon as to whether 'mix and matching' vaccines — using different combinations of approved COVID-19 vaccines for the first and second doses within a single person — will work as well, or even work better.
There's a new tool available in Ontario that will help residents find the closest COVID-19 vaccination clinics near them.
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.
If you're shopping for a new or used car, you'll often be asked if you want to pay extra coverage. Here's what you need to know.
Canada's big banks offered payment deferral plans last year for mortgages, loans and credit cards, but now that those programs have ended some have started raising their service charges.
Every five years, the government of Canada conducts a national census and starting today the 2021 census is underway.
When it comes to appliances some people feel they just don't make them like they used to and when they break down they can be expensive to fix.
Online shopping has more than doubled during the pandemic and with millions of Canadians buying items everyday, mistakes are bound to happen.
An Ontario health-care worker who received a ticket last year for having an expired licence plate sticker says she was told to drive eight hours to Quebec to attend court in-person despite the current lockdown and border closure.
Toronto police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman wanted in connection with a stabbing at Bloor-Yonge Station Sunday that sent a 17-year-old boy to hospital.
A Hamilton police officer has been charged with assault after a video surfaced which appears to show him lunging at a woman while responding to a reported dispute between a landlord and their tenant.
A fourth person has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in North York last month.
While the government continues to insist that individuals’ online audio or video content won’t be subject to federal regulations under Bill C-10, the Canadian Radio-television and telecommunications Commission (CRTC) could impose regulations if the account has a large enough following or is making enough money off of it, according to Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault.
Canada's chief public health officer reminded Canadians on Saturday that even those who are fully vaccinated remain susceptible to COVID-19.
Police on Sunday gave the go-ahead to the annual Jerusalem Day parade, a flag-waving display of Israeli claims to all of the contested city, despite days of unrest and soaring Israeli-Palestinian tensions at a flashpoint holy site.
Countries around the world are saying that they are considering a COVID-19 vaccination passport, but what does that mean?
A new medication that aims to help people with migraines has just been approved in Canada.
On a grey day, there’s no missing the long and colourful line of painted rocks that stretches along the boardwalk on Kew Beach.
A Syrian refugee living in Toronto is paying it forward by working at the same hotel where he was housed when he first arrived in Canada.
For Nicole Teschl, it was a seed of an idea planted in March of 2020, just as the pandemic began.
Orange water bottles are now floating around Lake Ontario, but there's actually a good reason why.
The Toronto Zoo says one of its endangered tigers has given birth to three cubs.
The owner of one of Toronto's most popular cafés has died.
After overcoming a long history of addiction, Ryan Polawski is raising money to show his gratitude to the rehabilitation centre he credits for saving his life.
The iconic image of 24-year-old Toronto Maple Leaf Bill Barilko shows him falling forward as he lifts a backhand over Gerry McNeil of the Montreal Canadiens in overtime to win the 1951 Stanley Cup. It was the team's fourth cup in five years.
Toronto will continue to offer virtual recreation programs following what officials called a successful spring break series.
Watch this heartwarming video of third grader D'Corey Johnson singing the 'Star-Spangeled Banner' during the national anthem at school.
John Vennavally-Rao has the story of a Toronto company's plan to build a huge e-sports stadium in the city.
The Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, unveiled a rare, short-beaked echidna puggle.
A man has been arrested after stealing a police cruiser, crashing it in the woods, and taking off in another patrol car in Fla. on May 6.
An Alberta man dropped his glasses while ice fishing and he fetched them from the bottom of the lake months later. Watch his diving adventure.
A young black bear is now safely back in the wild after venturing all the way into Vancouver's Gastown.
Ont. confirms 2,864 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday
Watch this heartwarming video of third grader D'Corey Johnson singing the 'Star-Spangeled Banner' during the national anthem at school.
University of Manitoba's Dr. Anand Kumar says tough COVID-19 measures by the province would have had an impact a month ago.
Canada has approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and up based on the results of a U.S. study.
N.S. tightens COVID-19 restrictions as cases hit new high
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.
Tovah Barocas of Earth Rangers explains what they do and how families can access their programs virtually.
Steve Doherty of Youth Without Shelter highlights their programs and services, along with ways we can help support.
Katie German of Foodshare Toronto tells us more about the work they do and how we can get involved.
Steven and Emma Biggs share tips on how, where and what to get growing this spring and summer.
