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Long-term care residents told commission prolonged isolation is 'inhumane'

Residents of Ontario long-term care homes described the devastating impact of the prolonged isolation brought on by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic as they testified before an independent commission earlier this month.

Five year-old Nancy Murphy wears a full mask and face shield as she waits in line for her kindergarten class to enter the school at Portage Trail Community School which is part of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

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. 2

Linda Hasenfratz is seen during a meeting in Ottawa on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Pawel Dwulit)

Member of Ontario COVID-19 vaccine task force no longer on team after travelling out of the country

A member of Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination distribution task force is out of her role following the revelation that she travelled out of the country in December.

A man is seen walking a dog in this undated photo.

Dog walkers are allowed to work under Ontario lockdown

Dog walking services are allowed to operate across the province right now despite confusion among pet owners.

Crews are shown demolishing one of the old Dominion Wheel and Foundries Company buildings located at 153-185 Eastern Ave on Monday. (Twitter/@Foundryfriends)

Demolition of Toronto heritage buildings by Ontario government continues despite protest

The demolition of several heritage buildings in the West Don Lands is continuing today despite widespread community opposition. 2

Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks during his daily updates regarding COVID-19 at Queen's Park in Toronto on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ontario premier blasts Pfizer following news of COVID-19 vaccine shortage

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s deeply troubled by the recently-announced Pfizer vaccine shortage, and is changing the province’s COVID-19 vaccination plan to ensure the most vulnerable are given their necessary second dose. 1

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, right, speaks during a COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force meeting at the Queen's Park in Toronto on Friday December 4, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Doug Ford says there is 'no reason' for Ontario to offer paid sick leave program despite criticism

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.

Paramedics wheel a patient into the emergency department at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Toronto's ICUs will reach capacity by late January as pandemic continues to worsen, top doctor says

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.

A health-care worker prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a UHN COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Toronto on Thursday, January 7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ontario's first major COVID-19 vaccination site will pause after just 5 days due to supply shortage

Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg says a pilot COVID-19 vaccination clinic that just opened today at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will have to pause vaccinations on Friday because of a shortage of vaccine supply in the province. 4

Ontario allows second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to be delayed amid shortage

The Ontario government has updated its recommendation for when some people should receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine after it was announced that there will likely be a shortage.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford holds a press conference regarding new restrictions at Queen's Park during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Friday, October 2, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ontario extends nearly all emergency orders under Reopening Ontario Act another 30 days

Ontario has announced it is extending nearly all emergency orders under the Reopening Ontario Act for an additional 30 days. 52

All Toronto long-term care home residents and staff have gotten first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Residents, staff and essential caregivers at all 87 of Toronto’s long-term care homes have now had the opportunity to receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, one week ahead of schedule.

Parents find strategies to manage extended online learning in southern Ontario

Tanya Bogatin's once pristine home is no longer quite so organized, and she's waiting a little longer between loads of laundry, but it's no skin off her back.

Ontario MPP kicked out of PC caucus for calling lockdown 'deadlier than COVID'

An Ontario MPP who sent Premier Doug Ford a two-page letter calling the provincial lockdown "deadlier than COVID" has been kicked out of caucus for his "irresponsible" comments. 54