Ontario reports more than 2,400 new cases of COVID-19, another 50 deaths
Ontario is reporting more than 2,400 new cases of COVID-19 and 50 additional deaths related to the disease.
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Police in Jamaica probe murder of Markham, Ont. woman
Police in Jamaica say they are investigating the murder of a 43-year-old Markham, Ont. woman.
Former Maple Leafs captain George Armstrong dead at 90
George Armstrong, who captained the Toronto Maple Leafs to four Stanley Cups in the '60s and wore the blue and white his entire career, has died.
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'You don't want to fall into that three per cent category': Toronto ICU doctor reflects on year of treating COVID-19 patients
Looking back over the last year, Dr. Jamie Spiegelman feels like he's needed his entire life's training to fight COVID-19.
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Anunoby's hot hand helps short-handed Raptors beat Pacers
OG Anunoby scored a season-high 30 points and made three free throws in the final minute to break a tie and help the surging Toronto Raptors beat the Indiana Pacers 107-102 on Sunday.
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A little luck propels Toronto Maple Leafs to 3-2 win over Calgary Flames
The Toronto Maple Leafs enjoyed puck luck scoring three goals off deflections in a 3-2 win Sunday over the host Calgary Flames.
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350 Canada Post employees at Mississauga, Ont. facility sent home to self-isolate as cases continue to rise
A group of employees who work the same shift at a Canada Post facility in Mississauga have been sent home and advised to isolate to prevent further spread of COVID-19 as the number of cases at the site continues to climb.
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Health officials investigating possibility of U.K. variant at second Ont. LTC home
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is investigating the possibility that the U.K. variant of COVID-19 may be present in a second local long-term care home in outbreak
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Police arrest 10 people after anti-lockdown protests in downtown Toronto
Ten people were arrested following anti-lockdown protests in downtown Toronto on Saturday.
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Protesters in Mississauga, Ont. demand justice after SIU clears officer in killing of Jamal Francique
A group of protesters in Mississauga, Ont. is demanding justice for Jamal Francique after a report by the province’s police watchdog found no reasonable grounds to criminally charge the officer who shot and killed the 28-year-old man last year.
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COVID-19 outbreak at Milton jail prompts new admissions to be diverted to other facilities: solicitor general
The Ministry of the Solicitor-General said Saturday that Maplehurst Correctional Complex will not admit new inmates as the facility continues to deal with a COVID-19 outbreak.
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Ont. doctor accused of failing to disclose contact with U.K. traveller removed from LTC home medical team
An Ontario doctor who is facing charges for allegedly misleading health officials about how she contracted the highly contagious U.K. variant of the coronavirus has been removed from the medical team at a Whitby long-term care home.
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Ontario government expands COVID-19 inspection blitz of big-box stores to more cities
The Ontario government is expanding its "inspection blitz" of big-box stores to ensure they're following COVID-19 guidelines this weekend.
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Ontario’s COVID-19 battle: one year later
![A closer look at Ontario’s battle with the novel coronavirus over the last 12 months and the origins of the pandemic.]()
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100,000 students prepare to return to class
![n-person learning is set to resume in some regions across Ontario as students, and their parents, brace for the new normal.]()
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Remembering a Maple Leafs legend
![Armstrong was one of the first players of Indigenous descent to play professional hockey and led the Leafs to four Stanley Cups.]()
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Mississauga advocacy group calls for justice
![On Wednesday, the province's police watchdog cleared a Peel police officer of criminal wrongdoing in Francique's death last year.]()
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Ottawa-based COVID-19 testing device approved
![Spartan Bioscience says it's "Spartan Cube" is the first truly mobile, rapid PCR test for COVID-19 on the Canadian market.]()
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U.K. COVID-19 variant found at Barrie LTC home
![Health officials confirmed the U.K variant is in the home and there is concern it could spread to the wider community.]()
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Ford offers glimmer of hope in COVID-19 numbers
![Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the stay-at-home order appears to be working as the number of new cases appears to be flattening.]()
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Delay in COVID-19 vaccines at long-term care home
![A public health unit said an outbreak at a Barrie, Ont. long-term care home would have been less severe if there wasn't a delay in vaccines.]()
COVID-19 in Ontario
Popular Etobicoke bakery closes for two weeks after employees test positive for COVID-19
A popular bakery in Etobicoke will close for two weeks after a number of employees tested positive for COVID-19.
More than 100 Canada Post employees at Mississauga, Ont. facility test positive for COVID-19
More than 100 employees of a Canada Post facility in Mississauga, Ont. have tested positive for COVID-19 since the beginning of the year.
Toronto Mayor John Tory speaks to Pfizer about improving COVID-19 vaccine production
Toronto Mayor John Tory has joined a chorus of Canadian politicians in urging Pfizer-Biotech to produce more COVID-19 vaccine.
Queen's Park
Ontario recovers $11M allegedly taken by senior civil servant accused of fraud
A former senior employee with the Ontario government has repaid more than $11 million in COVID-19 benefits the province alleges he took fraudulently, his lawyer said on Friday.
Ontario minister says COVID-19 pandemic messaging to stay home is 'falling on deaf ears'
An Ontario cabinet minister is acknowledging that the government's pandemic pleas are "falling on deaf ears" due to COVID-19 fatigue and cautioned that the length of the lockdown will depend on adherence to the public health protocols.
Schools in 7 southern Ontario regions will reopen Monday, rest will remain closed
The Ontario government has announced that students in seven public health units will be returning to the classroom on Monday, but online learning will remain in place for the rest of southern Ontario schools until further notice.
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Canadians told to stay in their home province and cancel all travel plans
Canadians have been told to stay in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but now the Prime Minister wants you to stay in your province too.
Wave of consumer demand may cause boat shortage in 2021
For the first time in its 62-year-history, the Toronto International Boat Show has gone online.
Business is blooming at flower shops amid pandemic, retailers say
Flower shops report business is growing steadily during the COVID-19 pandemic, attributing the sales boost to people wanting to brighten up their homes.
Vehicle prices in Canada hit all-time high with average topping $40,000
Vehicle prices in Canada have hit an all-time high with the average vehicle selling for more than $40,000.
New Ontario law will allow only 60 days for possible slip and fall claim
Every year thousands of Canadians are hurt after slipping on icy stairs, steps and sidewalks. Now if it happens in Ontario you’ll have a lot less time to sue for damages.
Your car knows a lot about you. Who owns that data?
New cars are packed with technology keeping us safe and tracking our every move, but they're also transmitting data in real time back to car manufacturers.
New tech products featured at this year's virtual Consumer Electronics Show
It's the biggest gathering of new tech products in the world, but this year the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is a virtual event.
Markham, Ont. restaurant out about $60K in sales after DoorDash questions some orders
A GTA restaurant claims DoorDash is holding back money from in-store pickup orders because it can’t prove they were real.
COVID-19 insurance is available, but industry encourages Canadians to stay home
If you feel you must fly outside of Canada during the pandemic, you can buy COVID-19 insurance coverage to help protect you in case you get the virus.
Vaccine Rollout
Eight people mistakenly given COVID-19 vaccine at Toronto clinic despite not being on priority list
Eight people not on the priority list were mistakenly given a COVID-19 vaccine at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre this week after an online registration link to book appointments was "erroneously shared."
Homeless in Toronto shelters begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines, but program put on hold
A pilot project that aimed to vaccinate homeless people in Toronto's shelters has been put on hold due to a vaccine shortage, local officials said Wednesday.
Canadian snowbirds travelling south of the border getting COVID-19 vaccine
Some Canadian snowbirds who have travelled south of the border this winter considered themselves lucky to able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the sunshine state, but locals are voicing frustration that foreigners are allowed to lineup for the shot.
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Mexico's president says he's tested positive for COVID-19
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and that the symptoms are mild.
Too soon to know if Canada's COVID-19 case decline will continue, Tam says
It's still too soon to know whether the recent downward trend in new COVID-19 cases will continue, Canada's chief public health officer said Sunday as several provinces grappled with outbreaks that threatened to derail their fragile progress.
White House begins talks with lawmakers on COVID-19 relief
Top aides to U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday began talks with a group of moderate Senate Republicans and Democrats on a US$1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package as Biden faces increasing headwinds in his effort to win bipartisan backing for the initial legislative effort of his presidency.
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Pickering girl records single for ‘Love Boxes’
A girl from Pickering, Ont. is raising money for "Love Boxes" through a partnership with a local Latin music artist.
Hospital director's family member gets vaccine
The director of an Ontario hospital allowed her family member to get the COVID-19 vaccine during a break in scheduled appointments.
Toronto Together
Instagram-famous Toronto pug receives more than $30,000 in donations following hospitalization
A hospitalized Instagram-famous Toronto pug has received a little help from her loyal fans – more than $30,000 to help cover her hefty medical bills.
'Super Sophia' releases her first song to inspire kids and help fund 'Love Boxes'
Sophia Megan’s ‘Love Boxes’ have been brightening the lives of sick children across Ontario for four years now.
Ontario man’s ‘Paint with Jeff’ goes viral on TikTok, helps special needs community
An Ajax, Ont. man has become an artistic internet sensation, thanks to his TikTok and Instagram accounts called ‘Paint with Jeff.’
Here's where you can go skating in Toronto amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Most outdoor activities and events have shuttered amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but skating in Toronto remains open to allow residents to get some exercise and enjoy some fresh air while social distancing.
Boy, 11, helps families at home with 'Cucina Kids' children’s cooking subscription boxes
An 11-year-old boy from Etobicoke has co-funded a cooking subscription box to help kids get more involved in the dinner-making process.
Toronto restaurant offering free burgers to seniors and the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic
A restaurant in Toronto’s east-end is offering up free burgers to seniors and those experiencing homelessness as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on across the city.
Ontario university student learns to sew 'winter bundles' for people experiencing homelessness
Emma Weller's sewing machine has been working overtime as the 18-year-old makes "winter bundles" for people experiencing homelessness.
Virtual celebration held for Mississauga man’s 100th birthday
It was a virtual celebration, but no doubt a special one, for a Mississauga resident who recently turned 100 years old.
'A smile doesn't cost': Ontario Tim Hortons worker shocked community raised over $20K for him
An Ontario Tim Hortons worker set to receive a large payout thanks to a community crowdfunding effort says he plans on sharing some of the funds with his teammates and donating some to others in need.
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A patient and loyal dog spent days outside a hospital in Turkey, waiting for its owner while he received treatment.
This bundled-up Bernie meme has the entire internet talking
A photo of Bernie Sanders in his coat and mittens, bracing against the cold, is now popping up in some unexpected places thanks to some creative edits.
U.K. turns theaters, cathedrals into mass vaccination sites
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Second LTC home in Ont. faces U.K. variant outbreak
A highly contagious variant of COVID-19 first found in the U.K. has been reported at a long-term care facility in Barrie, Ont and another in Bradford, Ont.
Protesters harass Sask.'s Dr. Shahab outside his home
One year since the first confirmed case of COVID in Canada
Officials from across the country provide updates on the pandemic across Canada.
Schools in seven southern Ontario regions will reopen Monday
Toronto Maple Leafs legend George Armstrong dead at 90
Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain George Armstrong reported dead at 90. Armstrong lead the team to win four Stanley Cups in the 1960s
This expert says the new restrictions are working in Ontario
Ont. reports 2,359 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday
Biden, Trudeau discuss pandemic, pipeline in first call
Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau weighs in on Trudeau's first phone call with U.S. President Joe Biden and the Keystone XL pipeline.
'There's no way around it’: Vaccine shortage to slow rollout
From the Ont. COVID vaccination task force retired Gen. Rick Hillier addresses how provinces will handle the vaccine shortage.
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Todd Barclay of Restaurants Canada tells us more about the dire situation many restaurants are facing and ways we can help them stay afloat.
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SPONSORED | What to do if you experience a slip and fall
Brenda Hollingsworth of Auger Hollingsworth joins us with tips and when you should consider contacting a lawyer if you experience a slip and fall.
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SPONSORED | Starlight Canada helps children during COVID-19
Brian Bringolf of Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada explains how they continue to support seriously ill children and their families during the pandemic.
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SPONSORED | Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 28th
Chair of Bell Let’s Talk Mary Deacon shares how the initiative has grown and what we can do to support Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 28.
