Ontario records fewer than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases
Ontario is reporting a single-day drop in the number of new COVID-19 cases with less than 1,000 new infections logged.
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This is what can reopen when Toronto and Peel Region go into the grey zone on Monday
Ontario has announced Toronto and Peel Region will move into the grey zone of the province's COVID-19 reopening framework Monday, lifting the stay-at-home order and allowing some businesses to open their doors for the first time since last November.
Ontario releases new detailed list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 2
The Ontario government has released a detailed list of people who will be prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 2 of the province’s distribution plan, which officials say focuses on age and at-risk groups.
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Ontario doctor's tweets about COVID-19 deemed 'inappropriate' and 'unprofessional' by regulator
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The Ford government has announced $500 million in additional funding for municipalities struggling to cope with the ongoing financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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