City is also working to ensure a number of drop-in centres for residents living on the street can stay open and safe during the pandemic.

Barrie man, 77, who died tested positive for COVID-19 and had underlying health issues.

‘It’s a huge investment, but when it’s done right, it pays back dividends,’ says Drew Spoelstra

The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Tuesday.

The LCBO is trimming store hours in the wake of Premier Doug Ford’s declaration of a state of emergency to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario.

The 77-year-old tested positive after his death.

HSBC Bank Canada drops prime lending rate to 2.95 per cent, matching others

All of Toronto’s civic centres, along with city hall and Metro Hall, will be closed to the public starting Wednesday as the city moves to scale back non-essential services until April 5, the Star has learned.

The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Tuesday.

The province has its first COVID-19 death in the Muskoka region as the province aims to curtail all gatherings of 50 people or more.

The exodus of more than 3,000 students must happen by March 21.

The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Tuesday.

VANCOUVER—Canadians abroad say coming home isn’t as simple as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made it sound during a Monday press conference announcing tight border restrictions to combat COVID-19. Cancelled flights, travel restrictions and jam-packed phone lines are throwing up barriers to those trying to follow Trudeau’s advice.

Prices may stop dropping soon, analyst warns

State of emergency declared in Ontario as indoor recreation facilities, places of worship, daycare centres, private schools, cinemas and concerts mandated to close.

According to the ministry’s latest numbers, which are updated twice daily, only eight new cases have been confirmed across the province for March 17.

Burlington family among others trying to strike a more positive tone during the coronavirus pandemic.

The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Tuesday.

Company prioritizing vulnerable customers during COVID-19 pandemic

This is an emergency. But it’s not yet an emergency, legally speaking.

OTTAWA—Don’t leave the country. Don’t leave your house. And don’t fly to Canada, unless you’re a citizen or a permanent resident who doesn’t have COVID-19 symptoms.

Officials say public health risk is still being considered “relatively low.”

— Kitchener couple Brianne Smith and Kyle Conforzi have been forced to reschedule their wedding with just a week’s notice amid the climb of coronavirus cases.

Some of Canada’s largest supermarket chains have assigned special teams to restock shelves after shoppers cleared out toilet paper, canned goods and more.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Flamborough’s food banks are committed to continue serving their clients, many of whom cannot afford to stockpile food, toilet paper, personal hygiene products, among other every-day items.

‘We’re trying to mitigate this epidemic,’ said Hamilton public health as Ontario asks bars and restaurants to close

Here's a list of regional services and facilities temporarily affected by COVID-19 in Peel.

Brampton and Mississauga hospitals to "ramp down" elective and non-emergency surgery.

Change starts March 23 and will mean riders can expect the equivalent of Saturday service on all weekdays

But some travellers are racing to get home — to Canada, or the U.S. — in expectation of increasingly strict limits on cross-border travel

The Yokohama District Court convicted Satoshi Uematsu of the killings and of injuring 24 other residents and two caregivers at the Yamayuri-en residential centre in July 2016.

Newfoundland and Labrador was the only province in Atlantic Canada that had not closed schools as of Monday.

Ottawa’s strong suggestion for Canadians to immediately return from international travel came over the weekend as some countries closed their borders, raising the possibility that Canadians could get stuck abroad.

It’s the latest escalation of rhetoric in a Conservative leadership race now thrown into flux by the rapidly evolving crisis.

But some travellers are racing to get home — to Canada, or the U.S. — in expectation of increasingly strict limits on cross-border travel

Facilities will see people by appointment only and require a referral from doctor or public health

The Ministry of the Attorney General says sheriff’s offices have been asked to postpone any scheduled enforcement of eviction orders set for this week.

Social services hub gets more time at longtime location but is still looking for a new permanent site

Change starts March 23 and will mean riders can expect the equivalent of Saturday service on all weekdays

The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Monday.

Dr. David Williams says people should not gather in groups larger than 50

Halton also has one new case, bringing the area total to 14

Janette Smith’s great, great grandfather helped lay the foundation for heavy industry in the city

The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Monday.

AJAX -- It was all hands on deck at the Loblaw’s Ajax distribution centre where 1,000 workers hustled to keep food flowing to grocery stores serving millions of customers in the GTA and eastern Ontario.Shayne Fields is the chairperson for Unifor

Canada will bar foreign citizens from entering the country, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces “increasingly aggressive” measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.

‘This suspension will cause substantial inconvenience to those with matters before the court,’ says chief justice

The latest novel coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Monday.

The four airports designated to receive international visitors will be Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto.

What do I touch on an average commute? Turns out pretty much everything. Then what do I do with my hands? What else? I touch my face — a lot, Jenna Moon writes.