BREAKING | Ontario reports rise in deaths and more than 2,600 new cases of COVID-19
Ontario health officials are reporting a hike in the number of COVID-19 cases as the province increases testing for the disease following a two-day slump.

Ontario health officials are reporting a hike in the number of COVID-19 cases as the province increases testing for the disease following a two-day slump.
Students and parents in Durham and Halton Region, along with much of southern Ontario will learn today when schools will be able to return to in-person learning.
Canadians will be watching with bated breath as a new U.S. president takes office today.
Ontario’s top doctor has said the number of new COVID-19 cases reported daily should be “around or below 1,000” before the lockdown orders can be lifted.
An Ontario personal support worker says she feels “devalued” after receiving easily torn medical gowns that feel like “tissue paper” to wear while seeing patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patients with the greatest chance of survival beyond 12 months should be prioritized for critical care in the event that overwhelmed Ontario hospitals need to begin rationing life-saving treatments, the provincial government said in a document sent to hospitals earlier this month.
The demolition of several heritage buildings in the West Don Lands is continuing today despite widespread community opposition.
Premier Doug Ford says that there is “no reason” for the province to “jump in” and introduce its own paid sick leave program, even amid mounting criticism from advocates who say that an existing federal program doesn’t do enough to protect workers.
Toronto's top public health official says that the city's intensive care units could run out space by the end of January amid a COVID-19 surge that continues to worsen.
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 have hit an all-time high with the average vehicle selling for more than $40,000.
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.
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.
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.
A GTA restaurant claims DoorDash is holding back money from in-store pickup orders because it can’t prove they were real.
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.
With fitness clubs closed due to COVID-19 many people are investing in workout equipment for their home and if you want one of the most popular connected fitness bikes you could be waiting months to get it.
At the height of the pandemic, insurance companies promised $1 billion in relief to drivers but new statistics show that rates still went up.
A dirty and rundown home located in Toronto has hit the market for nearly $1 million.
A former church that has been converted into a "one-of-kind" five-bedroom home north of Toronto has hit the market for less than $800,000.
It's starting to look very different at the southwest corner of Bloor and Bathurst streets.
His term at an end, U.S. President Donald Trump said farewell to Washington on Wednesday but also hinted about a comeback despite a legacy of chaos, tumult and bitter divisions in the country he led for four years.
Joe Biden swears the oath of office at noon Wednesday to become the 46th president of the United States, taking the helm of a deeply divided nation and inheriting a confluence of crises arguably greater than any faced by his predecessors.
Incoming U.S. President Joe Biden campaigned on a starkly different vision for America's future than Donald Trump, and now that he’s in the White House, experts say Canadians can expect some big changes.
Some are expressing concern that Canadian residents vacationing across the border are able to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Ont. Premier Doug Ford made a public appeal to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, calling on him to send a million vaccines to Canada.
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.
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.
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.
Emma Weller's sewing machine has been working overtime as the 18-year-old makes "winter bundles" for people experiencing homelessness.
It was a virtual celebration, but no doubt a special one, for a Mississauga resident who recently turned 100 years old.
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.
Standing on a basketball court, Manny Dosanjh is the very image of perseverance.
In November, the Lindsay, Ont. resident started ‘You Got a Friend’ – a project where members of the community who could use a little help are able to request a meal from generous volunteer cooks in the neighbourhood.
For many, the winter season will feel a little warmer now in the GTA, thanks to the fundraising efforts of some young people in York Region.
A Toronto woman says the numbers she used to win a $60M lottery jackpot came to her husband in a dream two decades ago.
Neighbours are coming together to support a Regina woman in her battle with cervical cancer.
'I used common sense': A 17-year-old describes building a snow cave to stay safe after getting separated from his father and brother while out snowmobiling.
Outgoing U.S. First Lady Melania Trump delivers remarks to supporters after departing the White House Wednesday morning.
Ontario racing to increase critical care spaces in hospitals
Donald Trump will join a short list of U.S. presidents who failed to attend their successor’s inauguration.
Police are reviewing a video that shows a man without a mask criticize a health-care worker for getting a vaccine.
Shawn Stack of Bromwich + Smith shares the results of their Good Riddance 2020 Poll and touches on how we can improve our finances in 2021.
Sally Ginter of RMHC Toronto explains how they’ve continued to help families with sick children stay together - and how you can support the cause.
Nathalie Karvonen of the Toronto Wildlife Centre tells us more about the work they do and shares information on how you can help wild animals.
Wendy Sokoloff of Sokoloff Lawyers with more information on how a lawyer can help if you’ve been injured in an accident.