Eight Toronto schools confirmed to have at least one COVID-19 case linked to variant of concern
Eight schools in Toronto have at least one COVID-19 case that has screened positive for a variant of concern, Toronto Public Health reported Wednesday.

Eight schools in Toronto have at least one COVID-19 case that has screened positive for a variant of concern, Toronto Public Health reported Wednesday.
A male is in life-threatening condition after a shooting in Brampton early Thursday morning, Peel police say
Ontario’s online portal where people from the general population can book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment will be launched on March 15, and will start by allowing people 80 and over to register first.
CTVNewsToronto.ca has everything you need to know about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in the Toronto area, including locations, how to register, and who is next in line.
Ontario Parks says demand for bookings at provincial parks has nearly doubled in the first two months of 2021 compared to the same time last year.
Organizers of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair say they are planning to move forward with an in-person event this November after moving the festivities online due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
A coalition of community activists has released ideas for preserving several heritage properties in the West Don Lands ahead of a meeting with the province to try and negotiate their fate.
The Ontario government has unveiled a new tuition-free program for those looking to break into the province’s health and long-term care sectors.
Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca says that York Region should have remained under the provincial shut down and stay-at-home orders for another two weeks, after malls and businesses in the region were swarmed with shoppers on the first day of the economic re-opening.
Due to COVID-19, more people are ordering from food delivery services and that means more people are also working as food delivery drivers.
Police have issued a warning to parents following an investigation into the alleged sale of cannabis products to underage teens at a Markham convenience store.
If you're planning to buy a new fridge, stove or washing machine you should know some appliances stores are months behind filling their orders.
Consumer Reports is out with its top 10 list of best vehicles for 2021 and once again, imports dominate the ratings.
Many drivers in Ontario have been frustrated with the rising cost of car insurance, especially during the pandemic when many people are driving less.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are using the services of payday loan and installment loan companies, which charge higher fees and interest rates than traditional banks, an-anti poverty group says.
Many weddings were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic last year and many couples decided to postpone their celebration hoping things would be better this year.
When you rent an apartment you may be asked to pay first and last month's rent in advance, but you need to make sure that you are paying it to the right person.
Pet scams have been rampant due to COVID-19 as many people try to find a companion to keep them company as they stay home and self isolate.
As more people test positive for variants of concern in the city’s shelter system, Mayor John Tory says the city is doing its best to create more affordable housing options for those experiencing homelessness.
People staying in small wooden shelters built by a carpenter who was served with a court order to stop placing and relocating the structures on city-owned property are voicing support for the project.
The City of Toronto has asked the owner of an Etobicoke barbecue restaurant to pay the $187,000 in costs that it incurred while attempting to enforce public health restrictions at his business.
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Admiral Art McDonald has voluntarily stepped down as chief of the defence staff as he is investigated on unspecific allegations.
The federal taxpayers' watchdog says complaints to his office spiked in the hours after he went public with concerns about how the Canada Revenue Agency locked users out of their online accounts.
The federal government will be back in court this morning to seek a fourth extension to the court-imposed deadline for expanding access to medical assistance in dying.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says U.S. leadership has been 'sorely missed' over the past few years.
Police are investigating a theft of a transport truck full of bottled water in Brampton, Ont. that was caught on surveillance video.
A teenage diver is warning people of the consequences of littering after he spotted and recorded "huge fields of garbage" in Humber Bay.
A Toronto nurse working with youth experiencing homelessness and survivors of sex trafficking got a special shout out from the NHL and Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews.
An American woman whose car has been left parked in a lot near Toronto Pearson Airport for nearly a year because of border restrictions said she is blown away by the 'truly generous' Canadians who have offered to help her get it back.
The patriarch of a family-run bakery in Toronto’s west end is dead following an ongoing battle with COVID-19.
A Toronto couple is searching for a match for their three-year-old son who has a rare form of leukemia.
Weather permitting, Toronto resident Mike Ferguson said he’s constructed one every year since 2018. But it’s his latest creation that may be his masterpiece: A 14-footer that would put Frosty to shame.
Marc Abesdris and Evan Mintz say they are just two average guys who want to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Thirty-four single mothers and their children will soon move into a brand new Regent Park building as part of an initiative to provide specialized affordable housing for those in need.
Twins are a handful to raise but when you have the burden of a life-threatening illness added, it becomes a real struggle.
An Arizona teen admitted to police that he faked his own kidnapping to get out of going to work.
Dashcam video captured the moment a dump truck collided with a barrier along the I-405 north of Renton, Wash.
A large gaggle of snow geese blotted out the sky over Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge in Garden City, Missouri.
A flippered forager was taken away in the back of a police cruiser after it was found wandering the streets of Charlottetown
Hockey card collecting has seen a huge rise in popularity over the past few months, especially with news about a few rare cards selling for six figures.
A train carrying liquid petroleum exploded after a collision with an 18-wheeler in Cameron, Texas.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says U.S. leadership has been 'sorely missed' over the past few years.
Huge fields of garbage': Teen diver warns of growing underwater trash in Humber Bay
Shawn Stack of Bromwich+Smith shares the results of their Serendipity Survey and touches on how their team works to help improve people’s finances.
Paul Gellatly of Toronto Botanical Garden gives us tips on how to care for indoor plants, and highlights their upcoming online plant auctions.
Ene Underwood of Habitat for Humanity GTA explains their homeownership model and tells us more about their upcoming projects.
With an increase in dog ownership during the pandemic, Andrew Bergel of Bergel Magence shares tips on what to do if you experience a dog bite or attack.
Lifestyle expert Richard Cazeau shares unique gift ideas for the special person in your life.
Russell Oliver of Oliver Jewellery tell us how he got started in the business, and highlights their huge discounts on luxury items.
Kallie Milleman of the OSPCA talks about National Cupcake Day and how to support SPCAs and Humane Societies.
Wendy Sokoloff from Sokoloff Lawyers on when you should contact a lawyer after an accident and how to overcome long-term disability claim denials.