Ontario is poised to enter a month-long lockdown to try and curb the rise in COVID-19 cases across the province, several sources tells 680 NEWS.
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Peel police say woman in alleged Brampton kidnapping found, suspect not located yet
A 23-year-old woman Peel police allege had been kidnapped from a Brampton residence over the weekend has been found.
Ontario seniors stuck inside long-term care want to be let out
Though more than 90 per cent of Ontario long-term care residents have been vaccinated and cases inside homes have dropped to near-zero, most living in care are still being forced to stay inside – and they are demanding to be let out.
‘I won’t hesitate to lock things down,’ Ford warns Ontarians not to make Easter plans
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is warning Ontarians not to make plans for Easter, saying he is “extremely concerned” about rising COVID-19 numbers.
York, Halton open up COVID-19 vaccine bookings for residents 65+
York Region and Halton Region have announced residents 65 and older can begin to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments as of Wednesday.
Toronto’s legendary drag performer Michelle Ross dies
Tributes and memories are pouring in for beloved drag icon Michelle Ross.
Facebook Canada head warns news posts could be blocked as last resort
The head of Facebook Canada says it will try to avoid a repeat of the news blackout it imposed in Australia, so long as impending legislation doesn’t force it to dim the lights of democracy.
York temporarily closing three COVID-19 vaccine clinics due to supply shortage
York Region is temporarily closing three COVID-19 vaccination sites, including the location recently opened at Canada’s Wonderland, due to a shortage of supply.
NACI recommends halting AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for those under 55
Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends suspending the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for anyone under the age of 55 as a precautionary measure, pending further investigation.
Car recovered in violent Brampton kidnapping; suspect and victim still missing
Peel Regional Police say they have recovered a black Honda Civic used in a violent kidnapping Sunday morning in Brampton, but the suspect and victim remain at large.