Driver forced to swim ashore after transport truck rolls into Cataraqui River in Kingston
52 cases of coronavirus in Leeds, Grenville, Lanark region, 25% are health-care workers
Toronto man facing charges following failed package drop at Collins Bay Penitentiary
West-end power outage caused by impaired driver, say Kingston police
3 health-care workers diagnosed with COVID-19 at Kingston Health Sciences Centre, 47 total for the region
Kingston set to open 2 self-isolation centres: ‘We need a place for our city’s most vulnerable’
Coronavirus: Ontario long-term care homes preparing families for the worst
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
Global News has obtained documentation from health officials sent to long-term care homes saying seniors in nursing homes should be kept comfortable if they contract the virus and not taken to hospital. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Non-essential campgrounds scheduled to close, including one near Brockville
By Mike Postovit Videographer
Ontario will force more businesses to close in the province to stem the spread of COVID-19 and hopefully save more lives. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Queen Elizabeth urges self-discipline as sunny weather tempts Europe
As warm, sunny weather beckoned across Europe, Queen Elizabeth II appealed to Britons Sunday to exercise self-discipline in ‘an increasingly challenging time.’ Continue reading
Coronavirus: Experts caution against the ‘inexact science’ of COVID-19 modelling
Pandemic experts say such projections are not really meant to predict the future, but rather to provide a general guide for policy-makers and health-care systems grappling with a growing pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ontario issues 2nd COVID-19 emergency alert
“The time to act is NOW. Everyone but essential workers need to stay home. Only go out if absolutely necessary to pick up groceries, prescriptions, or go to a medical appointment.” Continue reading
U.S. headed into ‘toughest’ weeks in coronavirus fight, Trump warns
“There will be a lot of death, unfortunately,” Trump said Saturday in a somber start to his daily briefing on the pandemic, “There will be death.” Continue reading
Ontario government strikes tentative deal with educational workers
The workers involved include educational assistants, designated early childhood educators and clerical workers. Continue reading
Ontario reports 375 new coronavirus cases, including 27 deaths
Saturday’s announcement marks an 11.5 per cent increase, compared to a 16.5 per cent increase reported on Friday. Continue reading
Should you go to the cottage during the coronavirus outbreak?
A sudden influx of visitors to rural towns during the novel coronavirus outbreak has concerned public health officials. Continue reading
Kingston, Ont. retirement home lends seniors a helping hand during COVID-19 pandemic
By Mike Postovit Videographer
The Trillium Retirement Residence in Kingston has partnered to help meet the needs of seniors in the community. Continue reading
How Ontario realtors are coping during the coronavirus pandemic
Real estate is a face-to-face profession. How are realtors coping in the age of coronavirus and social distancing? Continue reading
Coronavirus: Hajdu brings public health experience, anthropology to pandemic fight
As Canada’s federal health minister in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hajdu’s playing a leading role in an existential battle against a virus that promises to change the course of human societies around the globe — the very thing cultural anthropologists spend their lives studying. Continue reading
Coronavirus: How environmental destruction influences the emergence of pandemics
While experts say it’s too early to tell whether COVID-19 could be connected to climate change, researchers have sounded the alarm for years that some sort of pandemic was coming. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Funeral homes brace for potential surge in COVID-19 cases
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
With an expected surge in COVID-19 cases, funeral homes have been working hard to ensure grieving families can say goodbye to their loved ones. Continue reading
Anxiety lingers as N.L. officials trace majority of coronavirus cases to funeral home
Public health officials have linked 143 known cases to the St. John’s funeral home as of Friday. That’s about 75 per cent of the provincial total. Continue reading
‘This illness is serious’: Singer Pink says she had tested positive for COVID-19
She and her family were tested again “just a few days ago,” and were negative. Continue reading
3 more COVID-19 deaths in B.C., but number of new cases lowest in weeks
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
However, the small drop in hospital-bound cases has been erased since Friday. Continue reading
19 killed in suspected cartel shooting in Mexico
On Friday, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said violence among criminal groups has persisted despite the outbreak of the new coronavirus in the country. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ontario long-term care homes preparing families for the worst
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
Global News has obtained documentation from health officials sent to long-term care homes saying seniors in nursing homes should be kept comfortable if they contract the virus and not taken to hospital. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Trump asks medical supply firm 3M to stop selling N95 respirators to Canada
Trump invoked the Defence Production Act in an effort to speed up the distribution of desperately needed hospital masks amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ontario long-term care homes preparing families for the worst
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
Global News has obtained documentation from health officials sent to long-term care homes saying seniors in nursing homes should be kept comfortable if they contract the virus and not taken to hospital. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Non-essential campgrounds scheduled to close, including one near Brockville
By Mike Postovit Videographer
Ontario will force more businesses to close in the province to stem the spread of COVID-19 and hopefully save more lives. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Experts caution against the ‘inexact science’ of COVID-19 modelling
Pandemic experts say such projections are not really meant to predict the future, but rather to provide a general guide for policy-makers and health-care systems grappling with a growing pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ontario issues 2nd COVID-19 emergency alert
“The time to act is NOW. Everyone but essential workers need to stay home. Only go out if absolutely necessary to pick up groceries, prescriptions, or go to a medical appointment.” Continue reading
Ontario government strikes tentative deal with educational workers
The workers involved include educational assistants, designated early childhood educators and clerical workers. Continue reading
Ontario reports 375 new coronavirus cases, including 27 deaths
Saturday’s announcement marks an 11.5 per cent increase, compared to a 16.5 per cent increase reported on Friday. Continue reading
Kingston, Ont. retirement home lends seniors a helping hand during COVID-19 pandemic
By Mike Postovit Videographer
The Trillium Retirement Residence in Kingston has partnered to help meet the needs of seniors in the community. Continue reading
How Ontario realtors are coping during the coronavirus pandemic
Real estate is a face-to-face profession. How are realtors coping in the age of coronavirus and social distancing? Continue reading
Coronavirus: How environmental destruction influences the emergence of pandemics
While experts say it’s too early to tell whether COVID-19 could be connected to climate change, researchers have sounded the alarm for years that some sort of pandemic was coming. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Funeral homes brace for potential surge in COVID-19 cases
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
With an expected surge in COVID-19 cases, funeral homes have been working hard to ensure grieving families can say goodbye to their loved ones. Continue reading
Survey suggests nearly half of all Ontario caregivers don’t have coronavirus contingency plan
The data suggests about 48 per cent of Ontario’s family caregivers do not have a plan in place in case they have to self-isolate or become ill due to COVID-19. Continue reading
Kingston region sees only 1 new case of COVID-19 for second day in a row
For the second day in a row, the Kingston region sees only one new case of COVID-19. Continue reading
Driver forced to swim ashore after transport truck rolls into Cataraqui River in Kingston
OPP say the collision caused a lane closure and a fuel spill. Continue reading
52 cases of coronavirus in Leeds, Grenville, Lanark region, 25% are health-care workers
Numbers for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark regions have skyrocketed over the last week. Continue reading
Kingston set to see third licensed cannabis shop
Jennawae McLean, owner of Calyx and Trichomes, has received a licence to start selling cannabis from her west-end store. Continue reading
Ontario cannabis stores to close for 2 weeks after being deemed non-essential
By Matt Carty Reporter
Ontario’s cannabis stores will be forced to close for two weeks as of Sunday after the government revised its list of essential businesses. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ontario orders further workplace closures, halt to many construction projects
“Today we’re taking additional steps to flatten the curve. We’re announcing the closure of many more sectors of the economy and I can tell you this was no easy task.” Continue reading
Toronto man facing charges following failed package drop at Collins Bay Penitentiary
Kingston police say two nights in a row, men dressed in black approached the penitentiary. The first night, a man dropped a package over the walls. The second, a man was arrested. Continue reading
Sing The Tragically Hip’s ‘Bobcaygeon’ in support of nursing home battling coronavirus outbreak
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
On Sunday evening, people are asked to sing ‘Bobcaygeon’ to support the village of Bobcaygeon, Ont. as a nursing home battles a coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
West-end power outage caused by impaired driver, say Kingston police
Kingston police say a power outage in the city’s west-end was caused by an impaired driver who collided with a hydro pole. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ontario projects just under 1,600 COVID-19 deaths, 80,000 cases by end of April
Ontario government has revealed projection numbers for the province to be just under 1,600 COVID-19 deaths and 80,000 cases by the end of April, if the current measures in place are upheld. Continue reading
2 coronavirus outbreaks at long-term care facilities in Hastings, Prince Edward counties
There are two outbreaks of the novel coronavirus at long-term care homes in the Hastings and Prince Edward counties region, according to public health officials. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 4 more residents die at Bobcaygeon, Ont. nursing home, death toll at 21
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Dr. Michelle Snarr reported Friday that four more residents at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon died of COVID-19 complications, bringing the total to 20 residents and one spouse. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ontario announces online portal to check COVID-19 test results
“With this new portal, patients will be able to access their test results faster from the safety of their home.” Continue reading
Kingston set to open 2 self-isolation centres: ‘We need a place for our city’s most vulnerable’
The vacant Fairfield Manor West will open its doors to those who have tested positive for COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms and do not have a safe place to isolate. Continue reading
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