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UPDATE: Three Brampton correctional officers test positive for coronavirus:Inmates planned to be tested as well
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown has confirmed that three correctional officers tested positive for COVID-19, after being briefed by Peel Medical Officer of Health Dr. Lawrence Loh.
Fight against COVID-19 moving into long-term care homes in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon
The interim medical officer of health in Peel Region Dr. Lawrence Loh said long-term care homes have become a major focus in the region’s fight against the spread of COVID-19.
Six more coronavirus deaths in Peel Region in last 24 hours:4 deaths recorded in Mississauga, 2 in Brampton
Peel Public Health is reporting an increase of six new deaths for the region in the last day, according to their daily numbers.
Pickering's Farmers' Market is going virtual
The City's Farmers' Market is going virtual.
‘We should not sell out our lives for short-term economic gain’: Despite ‘glimmer of hope’ in COVID-19 battle, far too soon to return to normal, pandemic expert says
Ontario may be creeping toward a turning point in the battle against COVID-19.
Doug Ford slammed over delay of measure that protects nursing home residents from COVID-19 by limiting where staff can work
Premier Doug Ford is putting the lives of vulnerable seniors at risk by delaying a measure to slow the deadly spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes by one week, critics charge.
Oshawa MPP Jennifer French working in her basement during COVID-19 pandemic
'Obviously this is a very busy time in the community.'
Dundas Highway 8 hill closes to all traffic:Reconstruction from CN Rail bridge to Hillcrest underway
Reconstruction from CN Rail bridge to Hillcrest underway
Ancaster residents could get leaf and yard waste collection service soon:Coun. Lloyd Ferguson says it could begin this month
"I'm hoping by next week there will be some service," said Ferguson.
Coronavirus crisis claims Canada Day celebrations in Scugog:Township extends closures, cancellations until at least July 3
The coronavirus crisis has cancelled Canada Day celebrations in Scugog.
Ancaster's Heritage Days could be victim of coronavirus pandemic
Ancaster’s popular Heritage Days community event for this year is in jeopardy.Councillor Lloyd Ferguson said discussions have been ongoing among event organizers about whether the June 13 event can be maintained as the city combats the novel coro
Ancaster's Archmill House Inc. retools to support front-line health-care workers
Before the coronavirus pandemic, Ancaster’s Archmill House Inc. was busy fabricating architectural millwork products for a variety of commercial clients, like McDonald’s, Starbucks and Tim Hortons.
Group chats. A buddy system. How front-line heath-care workers are struggling to cope with the fear and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic
An hour before her shift starts in an emergency room at University Hospital in London, Ont., Dr. Allison McConnell has isolated herself upstairs in her home so she can talk without being disturbed by her two young children.
Ontario’s COVID-19 tally now stands at 9,268 cases, 425 deaths
Another 631 Ontario residents have been listed as confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 9,268 since the novel coronavirus first arrived in late January.
Health authority investigating possible coronavirus outbreak at Caledon nursing home
Peel Public Health is investigating a possible coronavirus outbreak at a Caledon long-term care facility, but the administrator of the home said the test results were negative.
COVID-19 restrictions will last for ‘weeks more,’ Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is telling Canadians to brace for “weeks more” of restrictions, warning that a premature rush back to normal life risks a second, more devastating wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Home office, sweet home office: Professionals offer tips for working remotely:'Keeping a routine' is important
As health-care providers and essential workers remain on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of the workforce has been sent home.
LIVE VIDEO: Ontario Premier Doug Ford gives his daily update on COVID-19
Watch Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s daily news conference on the coronavirus in Ontario and the government’s response.
Peel reporting large single-day increase of coronavirus cases:Total cases now sits at 1,156
According to the data, 16 deaths have been reported in Mississauga, 8 in Brampton and one in Caledon. A total of six deaths are long term care home residents.
Answering your questions about income support during the pandemic
As financial relief begins to arrive in the bank accounts of the thousands of Canadians suddenly left unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are finding the process puzzling.
Burlington hospital tells staff who test positive for COVID-19 to return to work ‘immediately’ if they have no symptoms
A Burlington hospital where there have been two outbreaks of COVID-19 is telling workers who test positive for the virus to return to work “immediately” if they are asymptomatic.
'It helps people chill out': Cannabis still available during coronavirus pandemic
If your looking for that Afghan Kush the local retailers have your back.
Dundas accused cat killer also faces assault and breach of conditions charges:Incident 'broadcasted' on social media
Incident "broadcasted" on social media
Doug Ford says schools will remain shut as Ontario extends its state of emergency to May 12:Queen's Park unanimously voted to extend province's state of emergency
Queen's Park unanimously voted to extend province's state of emergency
Ontario will prevent caregivers from working in more than one nursing home to combat coronavirus:At least 135 nursing home residents have died of COVID-19
Faced with the “wildfire” spread of deadly COVID-19 in nursing homes, Premier Doug Ford says he will prevent caregivers from working in more than one facility to better prevent transmission of the virus.The promise came a day after he said such a
Hamilton police investigate Eastgate Square crash that claimed the life of a Stoney Creek senior
Hamilton police are investigating after a Stoney Creek senior died following a collision outside the Eastgate Square LCBO store.
While banks slash their rates on loans, many payday lenders are still charging as much as they can:Health Canada approved the hand-held COVID-19 devices
Jodi Dean has seen first hand what a debt spiral can do to a family: stress, uncertainty, and a dependence on high-interest loans that can stretch out for years.Now, as the COVID-19 crisis leaves one million Canadians jobless, Dean has an inkling
Canadian Forces seeks plane-based system to safely transport infectious patients
Canada’s air force is rushing to purchase the equipment necessary to transport patients with highly infectious diseases on military planes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How COVID-19’s anti-lockdown ‘fringe’ feeds on some Canadians’ real anxieties — and speaks to government’s next challenge
It is clear that some people calling for an end to lockdowns and social distancing are “fringe" provocateurs and online trolls who trade in COVID-19 disinformation and conspiracies, experts say.
Ontario now has 93 nursing homes with COVID-19 outbreaks
Ontario now has 93 nursing homes with COVID-19 outbreaks as attention increasingly focuses on the plight of their vulnerable residents and a growing death toll.
LIVE VIDEO: Ontario legislature meets to extend state of emergency
Watch Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s daily news conference on the coronavirus in Ontario and the government’s response.
Ontario expected to hit peak in new COVID-19 cases this week
Ontario’s first wave of COVID-19 is expected to peak this week as the count of confirmed and probable cases approached the 8,500 mark on Monday.
11 long-term care homes have confirmed coronavirus outbreaks in Brampton, Mississauga
The Region of Peel is reporting six long-term care homes in Mississauga and five in Brampton with confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Hacked almost three weeks ago, The Beer Store can’t track inventory and some outlets still only accept cash
Almost three weeks after a virus unleashed by hackers tore through its computer systems, The Beer Store is still struggling to get back to normal.
Ottawa to the provinces: Don’t claw back CERB for workers on social assistance
Ottawa is advising provinces not to claw back Canada Emergency Response Benefits from people on social assistance who have lost low-wage work due to the COVID-19 crisis.
The hit to Toronto’s finances from coronavirus is scary. Here’s what it means for the average homeowner’s property tax:COVID-19 outbreak, response is costing city hall $65 million ea
COVID-19 outbreak, response is costing city hall $65 million each week
The Beer Store taking back empties again during coronavirus crisis:Select store locations taking empties for now
Select store locations taking empties for now
Coronavirus claims 3 lives at Mississauga long-term care home, 19 others infected
In a sad development in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in Mississauga, Villages of Erin Meadows long-term care home is reporting the death of three residents due to the virus.
Premier Doug Ford says MPPs will be back at Queen’s Park so Ontario’s state of emergency can be extended until May 12
MPPs are returning to Queen’s Park to extend Ontario’s state of emergency for another 28 day due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All emergency benefit applicants will receive payments, Star learns — whether they actually qualify or not
Since the Canada Emergency Response Benefit application process went live last Monday, many have remarked how easy it is to get approved. Maybe too easy.
One-way sidewalks? Mayor John Tory open to the idea to encourage physical distancing
Mayor John Tory is resisting pressure to ban cars from Toronto streets to give pedestrians more physical-distancing room, but he is open to another idea — making some sidewalks one-way only.
U of Guelph donating more N95 masks, gloves for coronavirus fight
More personal protective equipment has been donated by the University of Guelph.On Monday, the school announced it would be donating more than 100,000 pairs of nitrile gloves and 2,300 N95 masks, along with isolation gowns, sanitizer and nasophar
No charges stemming from large ‘corona cruise’ event in Niagara:More than 100 vehicles tour through HH Knoll Park in Port Colborne
More than 100 vehicles tour through HH Knoll Park in Port Colborne
Lime Ridge Mall Stitch It making protective masks:Burlington-based company hoping to put 400 employees back to work
It’s closed to the public, but the sewing machines are still humming at the Stich It store at Lime Ridge Mall.
Sunwing donates 46,000 meals to help Canadian communities in need:Airline partners with North York's Second Harvest
Sunwing has partnered with food-rescue organization Second Harvest to donate 46,000 unused in-flight meals to Canadian communities.
LIVE VIDEO: Premier Doug Ford daily update on coronavirus
Watch Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s daily news conference on the coronavirus in Ontario and the government’s response.
Ontario has recorded 8,117 cases of COVID-19, with 320 deaths
Ontario has passed the 8,000 mark of confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases, a tenfold increase since this day last month when social distancing and stay-at-home measures were just beginning.
Stoney Creek Coun. Maria Pearson mostly at ease in home office:#stayathome
Stoney Creek Coun. Maria Pearson says working from home isn’t a big transition, even if it gets “quite intense” at times.
University students struggle to navigate rentals and sublets during the age of coronavirus
If we weren’t in the throes of a global coronavirus pandemic, Glen Creaser, a fourth year student at Queen’s University, would be chipping away at his final papers at Stauffer Library, dipping into Kingston’s bars with his buddies, and soaking in the last days of his undergraduate degree.
Ontario received 100,000 contaminated, unusable swabs for COVID-19 tests
A shipment of more than 100,000 testing swabs arrived in Ontario contaminated and unusable, the Star has learned, illustrating how even as the province strives to expand its COVID-19 lab-testing capacity it is still contending with global supply-chain havoc wrought by the pandemic.
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