Seniors age 75 and up in some parts of the GTA are already getting appointments for coveted COVID-19 vaccines, while their peers in Toronto and Peel are still waiting, as part of a rollout that has resulted in a handful of public health units racing ahead.

Weekend temperatures will hit around the 13 C mark, all wrapped in sunny blue skies.

Ontario advocacy groups and unions are asking the Ontario Human Rights Commissioner to investigate seniors being denied adequate health care in the CO

Ontario’s chief medical officer says he’s open to easing some outdoor restrictions in Toronto and Peel Region despite an upswing in COVID-19 cases and acknowledged publicly for the first time that the province is into a third wave of the pandemic.

Toronto won't rule out outdoor haircuts, but some salons say it would be difficult

Ontario plans to spend $933M on increasing, improving long-term care spaces

Michael Garron Hospital’s child and adolescent mental health unit has been consistently full since the new year as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, with kids in virtual school most often filling those beds.

'God Bless America!" Doug Ford praises U.S. for promising to send vaccines to Canada

Quebec surpasses 300K COVID-19 infections, reports 702 new cases, seven more deaths

Ford says he is open to loosening some dining, gym rules in Toronto and Peel Region

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Public health is refusing to say what advice Hamilton’s medical officer of health Dr. Elizabeth Richardson is giving the province.

Cartoonist Graeme MacKay was nominated for a National Newspaper Award, while reporters Katrina Clarke, Joanna Frketich and Steve Buist received an hon

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The largest administrator of vaccines in Toronto — the city itself — says wastage will be prevented by saving unused doses until next day appointments and offering last-minute shots to front-line workers onsite.

The province said Thursday two Hamilton long-term care homes will be allocated new and upgraded spaces.

Mohawk College paralegal instructor Rochelle Ivri is the first paralegal to win the Law Society of Ontario’s Lincoln Alexander award.

Canada denied access to trials of jailed Canadians in China

Ottawa should review employment insurance, benefit triggers as economy recovers: IMF

‘We’ve never seen anything like this,’ said Aitchison Lumber manager.

The Canadian Press receives eight NNA nominations for N.S. shooting coverage, photos

"I've always been clear I'm pro-life," said Oosterhoff.

Police said they are searching for three suspects in connection to the ‘targeted’ incident — but no details have been released on the suspects.

Ontario business hydro subsidy to cost province an estimated $15.2 billion by 2040

McMaster University professor’s paper suggests relocating route from Main West to York Road

Court allows $100-million lawsuit against securities commission to proceed

WASHINGTON—The United States is working on a deal to lend doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine to Canada and Mexico, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday.

Families will be able to choose between remote and in-person learning starting March 22.

NEW YORK — One of the first novels about the pandemic will be a collaborative effort, with Margaret Atwood, John Grisham and Celeste Ng among the writers.

Quebec surpasses 300K COVID-19 infections, reports 702 new cases, seven more deaths

Ontario Premier Doug Ford provides update on COVID-19 vaccination plan

The Canadian Press receives eight NNA nominations for N.S. shooting coverage, photos

Ten people from four criminal groups charged with drug, firearms trafficking

City officials say environmental issues among factors holding up demolition for redeveloped mixed-income Jamesville community

‘There has been a lot of flexibility from the province to ensure vaccines aren’t sitting in the freezer,’ task force boss says

Centerra Gold disputes tax claims by Kyrgyz Republic State Tax Service

Sentencing hearing for Alek Minassian delayed in Toronto van attack case

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The McMaster University staffer was last inside the David Braley Health Sciences Centre in downtown Hamilton on March 10.

Ontario is reporting another 1,553 COVID-19 cases and 15 more deaths, according to its latest report released Thursday morning.

Ontario business hydro subsidy to cost province an estimated $15.2 billion by 2040

Victim was told that in order to claim the prize, they would have to first pay tax.

David Lobo named new interim CEO of OCS, will replace Thomas Haig this month

Experts warn young consumers about online fraudsters during Fraud Prevention Month

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Waterloo Brewing cutting prices for Ontario pubs and restaurants to help recovery

Motherlode: The tumour had grown, his headaches were crushing. It had to come out.

“The Handmaid’s Tale” wraps up filming 4th season with visit to Dundas

From October to January, the number of youth requiring ‘significant’ medical intervention following a suicide attempt more than tripled

The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Thursday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.