Ontario schools closing to in-person learning indefinitely as COVID-19 cases soar
Ontario schools will stay closed indefinitely to in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the province.

Ontario schools will stay closed indefinitely to in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the province.
Suzanna Iannetta says her 65-year-old mother is in an intensive care after testing positive for the disease last week.
A Toronto family is speaking out about what they call the 'utter uselessness' of Canada's hotel quarantine program where their 74-year-old father believes he contracted a coronavirus variant of concern and then spread it to the rest of the family.
The Ontario government says it’s expanding its COVID-19 vaccine pharmacy program to 700 more locations across the province.
York Region is temporarily closing two of its mass immunization clinics again, including the drive-thru site at Canada’s Wonderland, due to the lack of vaccine supply.
Two city employees working at mass immunization clinics in Toronto have tested positive for COVID-19.
Ontario has issued a pair of emergency orders to help it address a hospital capacity crunch, including a directive allowing patient transfers without consent.
The Ontario government is expanding access to asymptomatic testing for school-aged children and staff over the coming April break.
Here are the nearly 30 essential reasons Ontarians can leave their place of residence under the April stay-at-home order.
Many people have not been driving their vehicles as much during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they still require maintenance to keep them running smoothly.
A Mississauga, Ont. woman said when she received a letter in February last year that showed her driver’s licence had been suspended she had no idea why.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, some banks and lenders have been reviewing credit limits on credit cards and lines of credit and in some cases slashing them without notice.
Home prices in the Toronto area continued to climb in March while sales were almost double that of the same month a year earlier, when the rapid spread of COVID-19 led to widespread economic shutdowns, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board reported Tuesday.
The pandemic has changed the way many of us work as some office buildings sit empty and employees connect online from home.
A Kitchener, Ont. man said that when he got a call from someone claiming to be from his credit card’s fraud department, he believed them because they already had a lot of his personal information.
The gift card has become a popular present for holidays, birthdays and special occasions, but too often they're forgotten about, lost or just never used.
The pandemic has been difficult for Canada’s fitness club industry and it appears some members may not go back to the gym even once their vaccinated.
Waiting to get the COVID-19 vaccine can be frustrating for some so it's not surprising scammers are claiming they can help you get the vaccine much sooner.
Two people have been critically injured in two separate shootings in North York.
Peel police arrested seven people during a demonstration in Mississauga Saturday afternoon over the province’s police watchdog’s decision to clear a Peel police officer of wrongdoing in the shooting death of a 62-year-old man last summer.
An off-duty Toronto police officer is facing charges after allegedly soliciting a sex trade worker in York Region last month.
The federal government has reached a deal with Air Canada to provide targeted industry support as the pandemic continues on its path of financial devastation and travel is still restricted, CTV News has confirmed.
Ontario schools will stay closed indefinitely to in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the province.
A Toronto family is speaking out about what they call the 'utter uselessness' of Canada's hotel quarantine program where their 74-year-old father believes he contracted a coronavirus variant of concern and then spread it to the rest of the family.
Abra Shiner’s hair is more than halfway down her back. She said she started growing it when she bought Swan Dive, a bar on Dundas Street West.
Panos Kelamis had to get creative for his son's sixth birthday this year since, once again, he won't be able to have a party due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A can of beef broth that expired a few months after the start of the new millennium and a box of graham crackers from 21 years ago.
A Toronto councillor is working with faith leaders to create a framework for scattering the ashes of a loved one after their death.
One year after an outbreak hit the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre in Toronto, nearly all the residents of this close-knit community are vaccinated and hopeful that the summer will bring in-person reunions.
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has introduced a 'digital arena' to its Raptors and Maple Leafs apps.
A new documentary titled “Shoreline” is shedding light on plastic pollution in Lake Ontario.
Matt Thompson is lending out his canoe to help connect people with nature.
An entrance to a Toronto subway station was temporarily closed Thursday morning due to a wandering beaver.
Hospital staff in Colombia are praising a 104-year-old coronavirus patient after she recovered from the virus for a second time.
Wedding planners are finding creative ways to help couples get itch during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jill Macyshon has the story on the flood of social media selfies from people getting their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Doctors have performed the first double lung transplant for a COVID-19 patient in Canada.
The Grammy-nominated performer, whose real name was Earl Simmons, died on April 9 one week after going into 'catastrophic cardiac arrest.'
Peter Soliman was among the first in his age group in Manitoba to test positive for the B.1.1.7. variant that landed him in the hospital.
Ont. Premier Doug Ford announced that schools in the province would move to online learning only as COVID-19 cases spread 'like wildfire.'
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch reacts to the news that the COVID-19 infection rate in Canada will likely exceed the U.S.
Premier Jason Kenney pushed back against anti-lockdown sentiment among some Albertans, including MLAs in his own party.
Kamal Mann of Mann Immigration Services shares more about how a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant can help and what sets them apart.
Jana Girdauskas of The Period Purse explains how they got started and highlights the ways we can get involved.
Tiffany Macdonald of Make-a-Wish Central and Eastern Ontario shares how their team has adapted during the pandemic and explains how we can make a difference.
Dan Kershaw of Furniture Bank explains how their organization redistributes gently used furniture and household items to families in need.
Mandisa Watts of Happy Toddler Playtime brings us engaging Easter and spring activities to keep your little ones playing and learning creatively.
Nicole Countway of Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue tells us more about the work they do and explains how we can help support them.
George Pappas of Pappas Law answers our questions about marriage contracts and tells us why they are so important.
Chris Schmied of St. John Ambulance shares information about how they’ve adapted their training courses and programs during the pandemic.