Ford extends stay-at-home order by two weeks
The Ontario government has extended the province-wide stay-at-home order for two more weeks until June 2.
Politics
Province appoints Sterling as Chair of Greenbelt Council
The Ontario government has appointed Norm Sterling as Chair of the Greenbelt Council.
Premier Ford apologizes for widely panned rules, pledges paid sick leave
Ontario Premier Doug Ford issued an emotional apology on Thursday for introducing COVID-19 restrictions that sparked furious backlash as he confirmed his government would bring in a paid sick-leave program for workers after months of refusing to do so.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford tests negative after staff member tests positive for COVID
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is isolating in Toronto after a member of his staff who was in close contact with him tested positive for COVID-19.
Poll shows support for Ford government steady despite criticism of pandemic handling
TORONTO — A new poll shows Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives would win the most votes if the election were held today, despite some criticism of their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gates calls on premier to include Niagara’s ‘urgent priorities’ in budget
St. Catharines MPP Jennie Stevens and Niagara Falls MPP Wayne Gates have issued a letter to Ontario chief medical officer Dr. David Williams, calling on Niagara to be immediately included in the pharmacies vaccination rollout.
Doug Ford ousts Tory legislator who called for end to lockdown
Premier Doug Ford ousted a member of his government from caucus on Friday after the politician voiced his opposition to lockdowns.
School in-class shutdown extended for two more weeks for elementary students
The Ford government has extended in-class school closures and the move to online learning only for elementary students until Jan 25. Students in the 27 Southern Ontario public health unit regions and extending the shutdown in Northern Ontario for another …
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Ontario government didn’t replenish PPE stockpiles before COVID-19: LTC commission
Ontario faced a shortage of personal protective equipment at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in part because it did not replenish its stockpiles over the previous years, an independent commission examining the impact of the health crisis on long-term …
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Ford government to implement province-wide lockdown Christmas Eve
The Ford government will impose a province-wide lockdown starting Christmas Eve, according to media reports Sunday.
