Premier Doug Ford has apologized for the heavy handed pandemic measures introduced last week, while also promising to bring in a paid sick-leave program.
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Pregnant women being moved to highest risk category for vaccine eligibility: source
Pregnant women will soon be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as the province plans to move pregnancy from the at-risk category of health conditions to the highest risk category for vaccine eligibility, a source has confirmed to 680 NEWS.
Canada to suspend flights from India, Pakistan for 30 days
The federal government is suspending incoming passenger flights from India and Pakistan for the next month as cases of COVID-19 surge in both countries.
Toronto police announce dedicated enforcement teams to focus on large gatherings
Toronto police are launching what it calls “dedicated enforcement teams” in each division to focus on large gatherings that choose to ignore the current COVID-19 related restrictions.
Toronto to triple vaccine access in COVID hotspots, identify 13 high priority postal codes
A new program, with the same goal as always: to win the race against COVID-19 and the variants.
TCDSB elementary teachers vote in favour of strike action amid bargaining: sources
The Toronto Catholic District School Board elementary teachers have voted in favour of strike action as they are set to return to the bargaining table with the school board, two sources close to the situation tell CityNews.
Announcement on paid sick day ‘enhancements’ coming in near future: House Leader
Doug Ford’s government will be announcing “additional enhancements” to paid sick days in the “very near future,” Ontario government house leader, Paul Calandra, said at Queen’s Park on Wednesday without providing further details
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Pop-up vaccination clinics for residents 18+ opening in Pickering, Ajax
Younger residents in Durham can start getting vaccinated.
Toronto cracks down on workplace COVID-19 outbreaks, ordering closures
The City of Toronto will force the closure of workplaces where COVID-19 outbreaks have been identified.