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Why Jason Kenney is doubling down on oil in a time of coronavirus
Six Toronto long-term-care homes report COVID-19 outbreaks
Poetry of a pandemic: Toronto’s poet laureate explains how he approached writing about COVID-19 crisis
Heather Scoffield: Ottawa eyes low-interest lines of credit for households battered by COVID-19
Donald Trump should take a lesson from Justin Trudeau — and even Doug Ford — on coronavirus leadership
Three luxury condo projects in downtown Toronto go into receivership
A Toronto dentist who pays $10,000 a year for insurance that includes pandemic coverage can’t collect. And he is not alone.
GTA medical clinics being probed after two employees test positive for COVID-19 — and the public wasn’t told
Ontario government, French teachers reach tentative deal
Crime, COVID-19 and how bad actors will take advantage of this pandemic
Disobeying the COVID-19 emergency law could cost you $100,000 and one year in jail
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Hamilton and Halton
Ontario schools will remain closed until at least May 4
Food prices set to rise amid COVID-19 crisis
Ottawa will spend $2B on medical equipment to tackle COVID-19
Are they partying or panicking? Generation Z responds to criticism over lack of social distancing
Their work is keeping Canada safe. But they earn a fraction of the national average
Guelph has 13 confirmed coronavirus cases
The number of confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Guelph has grown to 13.According to a new page launched by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health on Monday evening, there are 26 confirmed coronavirus cases in the agency's coverage
Hamilton school board bullying review staying on course despite coronavirus outbreak:Trustees still expecting interim report by end of May, Johnstone says
Hamilton’s public school board says it’s sticking with a May 30 deadline for an expert Safe Schools review panel to submit interim recommendations on how to curb bullying despite a pause in consultations during the coronavirus outbreak.
Three Durham men stranded in Peru are desperate to get home:Getting a repatriation flight has been difficult
Three men from Durham Region and another from Sarnia have been stuck in Peru for weeks.
Halton records biggest single-day jump of coronavirus cases:9 more people have been tested posted for coronavirus.
Nine more people in the Halton region have been tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Ford says ‘everything is on the table’ in fight to slow coronavirus
A sombre Premier Doug Ford is warning that a mandatory province-wide “stay home” order may be looming in order to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why is Canada set to deport an ICU nurse in the midst of a pandemic?:Amid the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, Cristine Joyce Vega is being deported back to the Philippines.
Amid the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, Cristine Joyce Vega is being deported back to the Philippines.
Sweeping changes made to how coronavirus data is shared by Ontario government
Ontario has changed how it presents information about confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Durham Region confirms fourth coronavirus death Monday
Regional health officials also said Monday there have been eight new cases of the illness since the previous day’s update
Ancaster trail connecting former C.H. Bray school to Taylor Road closing for construction:Route closed April 2 to 7
Hamilton’s public school board is temporarily closing a walkway from the former C.H. Bray Elementary School site to Taylor Road from April 2 to 7.
Brampton man arrested after fake coronavirus contact claim:Business owner forced to shut down
Peel Regional Police have arrested a Brampton man for falsely claiming that he was in contact with someone who had tested positive for coronavirus.
Uxbridge facilities, programs 'closed until further notice':Township says reopening will be decided 'based on circumstances as they develop'
Uxbridge Township has done-away with the guessing game surrounding when municipal facilities will open amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
Peel changes waste collection procedures for Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon in response to coronavirus
The Region of Peel has ​several waste collection measures in effect during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dundas St. Joseph’s Villa front line staff stepping up during Coronavirus impacts:#supportourheroes
Issue: COVID-19 pandemic.Impact: Front line workers step up.
Employee at Guelph Longo's tests positive for coronavirus:Store says employee last worked March 24, has sent out emails to shoppers who potentially came into contact March 10-24
An employee at the Longo’s grocery store on Clair Road has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.In an email sent to shoppers shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday, and now posted on its website, the grocery chain said it had just received confirma
At least seven GTA firefighters now test positive for COVID-19:Five Toronto firefighters reportedly tested positive for coronavirus
Five Toronto firefighters reportedly tested positive for coronavirus
Fewer samples, more analysis: Ontario’s strategy for clearing its COVID-19 testing backlog
According to provincial testing data, the number of daily samples taken in Ontario over the past five days has steadily declined.
‘C’mon people’: angry John Tory warns rule-breakers using dog parks and playground equipment:'People are tearing down the signs that we put in the park'
A visibly exasperated Mayor John Tory is scolding Torontonians breaking an order to not use city dog parks and playground equipment during the COVID-19 crisis, saying they are selfishly putting lives at risk.
Four deaths on cruise ship with Niagara passengers on board:Dozens on board report flu-like symptoms, two test positive for COVID-19
Dozens on board report flu-like symptoms, two test positive for COVID-19,
‘Tiny acts of solidarity’ are bridging our social distance. Can they last?
Remember those early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, when viral videos showed shoppers hoarding — and in some cases fighting over — toilet paper in grocery store aisles? Somewhere along the way, something changed, and people, it seemed, started to become nice to one another.
Uxbridge council adapts to coronavirus:Meetings move online, tax relief measures put in place
Two-month grace period, interest-free, for the scheduled April 28 property tax payment for those that need it.
'I want action': Guelph's Jim Estill launches initiative to build ventilators with available parts:Danby CEO said he aims make at least 10,000 units as soon as possible to aid shortfall due to coronav
Danby CEO said he aims make at least 10,000 units as soon as possible to aid shortfall due to coronavirus.
Look for the helpers: Companies stepping up during coronavirus pandemic
We took Mr. Rogers' advice and looked for the helpers – the companies that are doing their part to help their communities get through the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown.
‘I have zero tolerance’: Doug Ford takes aim at COVID-19 price gougers:Maximum fines for price gouging will be $100,000 and a year in jail for individuals
The government is also poised to pass an order limiting gatherings to no larger than five people, down from the current 50, with exemptions for essential services and families.
First coronavirus-related death in Haldimand-Norfolk confirmed:Patient was a resident of Anson Place Care Centre in Hagersville
The area has had its first coronavirus-related death.
'Drink in his hand': Man charged in early morning restaurant break-in in Burlington
BURLINGTON - Police responding to an alarm at a Burlington restaurant early Saturday morning say they were confronted by a man holding a drink in his hand.
No income. No school. No playgrounds. No dining with friends. Stress is mounting for Canadians. Here’s how the experts say we can deal with it
Paula Poirier usually spends her afternoons getting ready to work behind the bar at the funky little midtown restaurant she owns with her partner, David Brocklehurst, who would be in the kitchen, prepping for dinner service. But that was before COVID-19.
McMaster University will hold online Convocation events for now due to coronavirus pandemic
Other provincial universities have either cancelled or postponed spring Convocation events set for June.
Something odd is going on with mortgage rates: they’re going up, even as the key rate goes down
Paul Taylor, CEO of Mortgage Professionals of Canada, says there could be a slight reduction in mortgage rates but it may not occur immediately.
Scugog creating, carrying out plans in response to coronavirus:Township staff working behind the scenes
Scugog staff are working behind the scenes to create and carry out plans in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Brock has declared a state of emergency. What does that mean?:Township is taking coronavirus seriously, but no extra funds are coming
Brock Mayor Debbie Bath-Hadden has declared a state of emergency for the township.
Uxbridge to waive penalties, interest on April tax bill:Two-month grace period for taxes due April 28
Uxbridge will provide taxpayers with a two-month grace period for the next instalment due at the end of April.
Community Care Durham has program to bring food to clients:'We know that the best solutions come through community connections': Community Care Durham CEO #supportourheroes
Community Care Durham is bringing food to the front door of its clients and vulnerable residents.
5 tips to manage your anxiety and mental health during the coronavirus pandemic
To help manage feelings of anxiety and promote healthy mental health practices, the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA) has shared five tips that anyone can use during this time.
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