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Ontario reduces daytime price of electricity during coronavirus crisis
Premier Doug Ford is cutting daytime electricity prices by about $20 monthly for the average household with so many Ontarians at home from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the COVID-19 crisis.
What's closed, cancelled and postponed in Flamborough due to COVID-19?
In light of COVID-19 in Hamilton and a rising number of cases in Ontario, events and organizations are closing, cancelling or postponing events and activities in Flamborough.
Ontario’s medical equipment supply chain caught off guard by coronavirus
Provincial officials acknowledge Ontario was caught off guard by the rapid growth of COVID-19 recently and the intense pressures it put on suppliers of medical supplies and equipment needed to save lives and protect health-care workers.
Red Rocket Coffee closes to help stop spread of coronavirus in Toronto:'I don’t want to be the reason why people are being non-compliant,' says owner
'I don’t want to be the reason why people are being non-compliant,' says owner
COMMUTERS: Your Tuesday morning weather, traffic and school updates:Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Getting you to work and school. Traffic and weather for your morning commute. School updates and cancellation information.
What’s an essential service? Here’s what made the Ontario government's list for this coronavirus outbreak
The Doug Ford government has revealed what businesses and/or services will be permitted to continue to operate as essential services as part of the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mississauga mayor declares state of emergency to combat coronavirus spread
Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie has announced the city has declared a state of emergency as it tries to stem the spread of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Construction industry braces for ‘devastating’ shutdown as Ford calls for closure of non-essential workplaces
As workplaces across the province fall silent one by one, the busy hum of construction sites has carried on, mostly business as usual. That could be about to change.
Yonge Street Mission continues serving community during coronavirus pandemic:Toronto charity has already seen an influx in demand as people struggle to make ends meet
The Yonge Street Mission, a 124-year-old charity focused on ending chronic poverty in Toronto in one generation, is working to ensure no one goes hungry during the COVID-19 crisis.
Toronto Public Health completes investigation into Toronto's first coronavirus death:77-year-old man had close ties to east Toronto's Little India neighbourhood, says son-in-law
Toronto Public Health has finished investigating all the contacts of a Toronto man who died of COVID-19 over the weekend.
Dundas coronavirus cancellations continue with Buskerfest and DVSA Art Auction off the schedule:Auction may return later in the year
Organizers of downtown Buskerfest, DVSA Art Auction make announcements
‘Message not getting through’: Brampton, Mississauga mayors say too many not taking social distancing seriously
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie are both urging residents in their respective cities to take social distancing seriously as the province and country are at a crucial point in the fight to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Niagara cruise passengers isolated in staterooms amid coronavirus fear:Several passengers, crew reporting flu-like symptoms
Several passengers, crew reporting flu-like symptoms
Mayor John Tory declares state of emergency in Toronto
Mayor John Tory has declared a state of emergency for the City of Toronto, giving himself the full powers of city council in a dramatic move he says is vital to fight the deadly spread of COVID-19.
Ottawa Public Health says there could be 4,000 undetected cases of coronavirus in city
Ottawa Public Health now has laboratory confirmation of community spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ottawa.
Mayor John Tory to declare state of emergency for Toronto:Move comes amid growing COVID-19 coronavirus crisis.
Move comes amid growing COVID-19 coronavirus crisis.
Toronto biz fundraising for protective gear for coronavirus front-line workers:GoFundMe fundraiser gets more than $50K in a day
GoFundMe fundraiser gets more than $50K in a day
Mississauga relaxing parking enforcement amid coronavirus pandemic, city says:Some tickets still to be enforced
Parking enforcement in Mississauga is scaling back during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to the city.
Toronto physician seeks more protective equipment to fight coronavirus:Dr. Michael Warner calls on Canadians to help health-care workers
A prominent Toronto physician is calling on Canadians to donate unopened personal protective equipment (PPE) to help health-care workers fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Go directly home’: medical officer orders returning Haldimand-Norfolk travellers to self-isolate:Residents directed to order groceries for delivery or call family, friends for help
Residents directed to order groceries for delivery or call family, friends for help
Niagara cruise passengers stocked up, heading toward home:Route from Chile still to be finalized
Route from Chile still to be finalized.
McDonald’s stops dine-in, take-out service during coronavirus crisis:Drive-thru and McDelivery remain available in Canada
McDonald’s Canada is stopping dine-in and take-out service at is restaurants to help fight the spread of COVID-19.
Toronto records first coronavirus death as number of infections rise:‘Today is a very sad day’ says medical officer of health
Toronto has recorded its first COVID-19 related death as the number of infections in the city continues to rise.
At least 13 Toronto doctors, nurses, longterm care workers infected with coronavirus
At least thirteen Toronto health care professionals — doctors, nurses and long term care workers — have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Toronto Public Health.
Lowville Park in Burlington to be closed to slow coronavirus spread, cars will be towed
Lowville Park is closed indefinitely as of Monday, March 23.
Hamilton officials waiting until Ontario's Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney releases task force's recommendations
The transportation minister will speak to the Hamilton Transit Task force before releasing recommendations publicly.
Province hands Ontario hospitals new emergency powers amid COVID-19 crisis
Ontario hospitals have been given broad new powers to cope with COVID-19 outbreaks under the provincial state of emergency, including the cancellation of staff vacations and carte blanche in transferring employees to where they’re needed most.
Metrolinx drops commitment to give face masks to GO workers
Metrolinx says it is not distributing face masks to frontline GO Transit workers to protect them from the COVID-19 outbreak, one day after committing to providing employees with the protective equipment.
1 reported new coronavirus case in Ottawa, 1 in Eastern Ontario March 22
Ontario Public Health confirmed there were 47 new cases of COVID-19 in the province on the morning of Sunday, March 22.
New coronavirus case confirmed in Ottawa March 21
Ontario Public Health confirmed there are 59 new cases of COVID-19 in the province on the morning of Friday, March 21.
Burlington to consider tax relief for residents and businesses:No penalty would temporarily be incurred for late payment of the upcoming property tax instalment
Times are tough during the pandemic, and the city wants to make it a little easier for some.
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reports second Barrie coronavirus death:Still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Muskoka
A second Barrie man has died due to the coronavirus. There are still no Muskoka cases of coronavirus reported at this time.
‘Longer than people expect’: Brampton mayor prepares residents for the worst as coronavirus spreads
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says he believes government needs to be honest with citizens and businesses as the city, province and country impose ever-stricter measures to stem the spread of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
McDonald's closes location at 20 Rymal Rd. E. in Hamilton after employee tests positive for coronavirus:Staffer worked noon to 8 p.m. on March 15
The location will remained closed until it has been given permission to reopen by Ontario Public Health. ​In the meantime the company says that the restaurant is being thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
Sunnybrook no longer allowing visitors during coronavirus pandemic:Hospitals tightening visitor policy per ministry request
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in North York will no longer allow visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trudeau urges Canadians to avoid travel to other provinces
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is now advising Canadians to avoid travelling to neighbouring provinces, but the federal government still isn’t willing to restrict movement through emergency powers to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Brampton deferring property taxes up to 5 months due to coronavirus spread
The City of Brampton will allow property tax payment deferments for up to five months without interest or late fees as the global coronavirus pandemic spreads and more and more residents find themselves laid off as a result of increasing closures.
Life under coronavirus: Is it safe to send my kids to the playground?
Question: Can I send my child to the local playground?
Alectra Utilities willing to assist Hamilton customers unable to pay bills
Alectra Utilities said it will not disconnect service to customers.
Life under coronavirus: I don’t have a car. How should I get around during the pandemic?
Driving your own vehicle seems like the easiest way to stay safe during the COVID-19 outbreak: you can be vigilant in keeping it clean and always know who was in it last.
Gestures of kindness to #Cheer4HealthWorkers managing COVID-19 catch on
Canadians are finding creative ways to cheer on health care professionals shouldering the burden of leading the charge against COVID-19.
Leaked email reveals Ontario regional medical officer’s criticism of provincial COVID-19 strategy as cracks emerge in front line
Describing the province’s efforts to battle COVID-19 as piecemeal and ineffective, one of Ontario’s 34 regional medical officers of health is urging his colleagues to band together and use more powerful measures to contain the pandemic than provinci
How you can help your local businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic:Buy gift cards, order takeout or delivery and tip more, writes Boynton
As more of us are practising social distancing or self-isolation, huge numbers of small businesses in our local communities are feeling the impact.
'If these guys don’t come ... there’s not going to be a lot of food to eat':Farmers concerned migrant workers won't be able to cross Canadian border
One Scugog farm that relies heavily on the hands of foreign help is hopeful that a loophole can be found to welcome workers across the Canadian border.
3,700 lose power in Burlington as a result of high winds
There’s some in the region at home without power.The stormy weather that hit the region on March 20 left some without electricity. According to Burlington Hydro, roughly 3,700 homes south east area are without power as a result of high winds
UPDATE: Power restored after 3,700 lose hdyro in Burlington due to high winds
UPDATE: Power has been restored to the area after a six-hour outage. There’s some in the region at home without power.The stormy weather that hit the region on March 20 left some without electricity. According to Burlington Hydro, ro
UPDATE: Aurora infant among 8 new cases of coronavirus reported in York Region:Vaughan woman in hospital first confirmed case of local transmission in York Region
Vaughan woman in hospital first confirmed case of local transmission in York Region
Hamilton councillors "struggle" to approve 2.9-per-cent average tax hike for 2020
On a property assessed at $380,000, owner will pay an additional $121 in tax.
Coronavirus fears lower Oakville Easter food drive expectations, monetary donations urged
Oakville’s Fare Share Food Bank is expecting a dismal response to its annual Easter food drive between March 28 and April 12, due to coronavirus fears.
Ontario sees trend toward more positive, fewer negative COVID-19 tests, analysis of provincial data shows
With each COVID-19 test completed in Ontario a disturbing trend is becoming clear. The percentage growth of positive tests is creeping up, the percentage growth of negative tests is going down, a Star analysis of the last 12 days of provincial data
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