Ontario could loosen some restrictions for Toronto and Peel Region to allow outdoor restaurant dining and fitness while keeping a lockdown in place, Premier Doug Ford said Thursday as the province tightened measures for another region.
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Ontario COVID-19 vax portal launches with tens of thousands of bookings, some errors
Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine portal launched Monday with tens of thousands of people aged 80 and older booking their appointments, while the province promised to resolve technical issues many users reported.
Province’s hospital association says Ontario now in 3rd wave of COVID-19
As Ontario attempts to ramp up its vaccination efforts, the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) says the province is now in a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘We are ready’: Ontario to launch COVID-19 vaccine booking portal and call centre Monday
The province launches its much awaited online vaccine booking portal and call centre on Monday with a warning to anyone outside of the priority group thinking of jumping the queue.
Noose discovered at Eglinton Crosstown site in Leaside: Transportation minister
Ontario’s Transportation Minister says she was made aware of a disturbing discovery at a Toronto construction site on Wednesday night.
Progress in containing COVID-19 stalls in Ontario as variants of concern spread: data
Provincial officials say while vaccinations in long-term care settings are paying off, progress in containing COVID-19 has stalled as variants of concern continue to spread across Ontario.
Extension on renewing Ontario driver’s licence remains in effect
It has been over a year since the province introduced an extension on renewing Ontario driver’s licences, and the extension remains in place.
Proof of pre-existing illness not required for COVID-19 shot, health minister says
Ontarians won’t be asked to provide proof of their pre-existing health conditions to access a COVID-19 vaccine during the second phase of the rollout, the province’s health minister said on Monday
EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of families report abuse at Ontario’s schools for deaf children
Dozens of students who attended Ontario-run schools for deaf children and their families have come forward, sharing disturbing experiences that highlight decades-long systemic issues at special needs schools.
Grey zone vs. red zone: What is open/closed in Ontario
Ontario’s colour-coded framework that details COVID-19 restrictions can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know.