Coronavirus: Ontario schools to remain closed until at least May
Coronavirus: Peel Region reports 1st COVID-19-related death
260 new coronavirus cases reported in Ontario, total jumps to 1,966
Coronavirus: TTC identifies 9 busy bus routes, urges riders to travel later for physical distancing
Coronavirus: Ontario government orders shutdown of all outdoor recreation amenities
Coronavirus: Counterfeit Chinese-made face masks pulled offline after Global News probe
Man in serious condition after shooting between 2 vehicles in Toronto’s east end
Emergency crews were called to the area of Scarborough Golf Club Road and Lawrence Avenue East at around 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Sign language interpreter providing important service during Ontario news conferences
Christopher Desloges is a sign language interpreter and he has been standing alongside Premier Doug Ford during the daily COVID-19 updates from Queen’s Park. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Canada urged to make air transport an essential service for Inuit, North
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says flights services in the North have already been “drastically reduced” due to increasingly strict travel restrictions put in place to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus Continue reading
Ontario government strikes deals with French language, elementary teachers’ unions
Ontario has reached tentative contract agreements with the unions representing the province’s 12,000 French-language teachers and 83,000 elementary teachers. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Health officials say there are 10 outbreaks in long-term care homes around Ontario
“We’re trying to isolate the residents that have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and those we think might be away from anybody we think might not have it.” Continue reading
‘Stay home’: B.C. man’s plea after mother, stepfather die of COVID-19 hours apart
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“The only comforting thing about this is that they’re together still,” said Jason Jaspar. Continue reading
Ontario MPP takes on nursing shifts as province continues to fight coronavirus pandemic
“It was a very easy decision when I heard the call for retired nurses and non-practicing nurses to return to the frontlines. I called my hospital and I booked some shifts.” Continue reading
Your rent is due. What help is available for tenants across Canada
All provinces have to some degree suspended evictions. But what help is available to tenants varies significantly across Canada. Continue reading
Coronavirus outbreak is the world’s worst crisis since Second World War: UN chief
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a much stronger and more effective global response to the coronavirus pandemic and to the social and economic devastation that COVID-19 is causing. Continue reading
Leafs’ Dubas reflects on COVID-19 pandemic
Kyle Dubas was watching television the evening of March 11 when news started to trickle out of Oklahoma City. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 6 TTC employees test positive for COVID-19, nearly 700 in self-isolation
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The members include three operators, a mechanic apprentice, a maintenance employee and a subway fare collector. Continue reading
6.5-magnitude Idaho earthquake felt in southern Alberta
A large earthquake struck north of Boise, Idaho, Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking. Continue reading
Here’s how the COVID-19 curve could look with social distancing, testing
Researchers compared what Ontario would look like in two years with restrictive social distancing measures vs. without them. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Newmarket, Ont. names ‘chief positivity officer’ to raise community spirits
A group of 10 ambassadors has been tasked with using social media to spread “positivity, happiness and humour” by sharing stories of the community’s bright side and perseverance. The town has also appointed a “chief positivity officer” for staffers as they help deliver essential services. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 28 U.S. spring-breakers test positive for COVID-19 after Mexico trip
The 28 confirmed cases are self-isolating and dozens more are under quarantine while being monitored and tested, the city of Austin said in a statement on Tuesday. Continue reading
5 new COVID-19 deaths in B.C., restrictions to last until ‘at least the summer’: officials
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Global News will stream the event live here, on our Facebook page and carry it on BC1. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 28 U.S. spring-breakers test positive for COVID-19 after Mexico trip
The 28 confirmed cases are self-isolating and dozens more are under quarantine while being monitored and tested, the city of Austin said in a statement on Tuesday. Continue reading
Comparing coronavirus responses: What did Canada and the U.S. do differently?
New York has more than nine times as many diagnoses as Canada, which has 7,405 confirmed cases, including 74 deaths. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Canada’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 100
As of Tuesday, Canada’s COVID-19 death toll now sits at 101 while confirmed cases have now reached at least 8,579. Continue reading
Family uses walkie-talkie to say goodbye to mom dying of coronavirus
The mother of six was recovering from breast cancer when she contracted the virus. Continue reading
Man in serious condition after shooting between 2 vehicles in Toronto’s east end
Emergency crews were called to the area of Scarborough Golf Club Road and Lawrence Avenue East at around 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Sign language interpreter providing important service during Ontario news conferences
Christopher Desloges is a sign language interpreter and he has been standing alongside Premier Doug Ford during the daily COVID-19 updates from Queen’s Park. Continue reading
Ontario government strikes deals with French language, elementary teachers’ unions
Ontario has reached tentative contract agreements with the unions representing the province’s 12,000 French-language teachers and 83,000 elementary teachers. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Peel Region reports 1st COVID-19-related death
“We also sadly know this will likely not be the last life lost in our community to COVID-19,” said Dr. Lawrence Loh, Peel Region’s interim medical officer of health. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Health officials say there are 10 outbreaks in long-term care homes around Ontario
“We’re trying to isolate the residents that have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and those we think might be away from anybody we think might not have it.” Continue reading
Ontario MPP takes on nursing shifts as province continues to fight coronavirus pandemic
“It was a very easy decision when I heard the call for retired nurses and non-practicing nurses to return to the frontlines. I called my hospital and I booked some shifts.” Continue reading
Your rent is due. What help is available for tenants across Canada
All provinces have to some degree suspended evictions. But what help is available to tenants varies significantly across Canada. Continue reading
Leafs’ Dubas reflects on COVID-19 pandemic
Kyle Dubas was watching television the evening of March 11 when news started to trickle out of Oklahoma City. Continue reading
Coronavirus: City of Toronto cancels events through June 30, including Pride Parade
“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Toronto is cancelling all city-led major events, festivals, conferences, and cultural programs and is also cancelling all city permits for major events organized by external groups,” Mayor John Tory said. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 6 TTC employees test positive for COVID-19, nearly 700 in self-isolation
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The members include three operators, a mechanic apprentice, a maintenance employee and a subway fare collector. Continue reading
Here’s how the COVID-19 curve could look with social distancing, testing
Researchers compared what Ontario would look like in two years with restrictive social distancing measures vs. without them. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Newmarket, Ont. names ‘chief positivity officer’ to raise community spirits
A group of 10 ambassadors has been tasked with using social media to spread “positivity, happiness and humour” by sharing stories of the community’s bright side and perseverance. The town has also appointed a “chief positivity officer” for staffers as they help deliver essential services. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Head of Ontario registered nurses union says 9M masks per week are needed
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Doris Grinspun, Chief Executive officer of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, confirmed to Global News that several of her members have contracted COVID-19 and she said it is due to a lack of PPE. Continue reading
Ontario elementary teachers get salary, benefits boosts in tentative contract deal
Ontario’s elementary teachers have agreed to salary increases of one per cent a year for three years, but will get higher benefit increases than the government originally sought. Continue reading
Ryan Reynolds surprises SickKids patients with virtual visit amid coronavirus pandemic
Ryan Reynolds found a way to surprise children at Toronto’s SickKids hospital on Monday, even with strict visitor regulations in place due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Canadian companies now manufacturing ventilators, surgical masks
As Canada battles the novel coronavirus, companies across the country are now producing medical supplies. Continue reading
5 Toronto police officers test positive for coronavirus, over 500 in self-isolation
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
“When we look at how many members we have that are in self-isolation right now, we have well over 500 and that is causing some stress as well because that’s taking officers off the street.” Continue reading
260 new coronavirus cases reported in Ontario, total jumps to 1,966
Ontario confirmed 260 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 1,966 cases. No new deaths were reported. Continue reading
Coronavirus: TTC identifies 9 busy bus routes, urges riders to travel later for physical distancing
“Unless your trip is essential, please consider travelling after 7:30 a.m. to encourage physical distancing,” the TTC said. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ontario schools to remain closed until at least May
“I’m prepared to extend these closures even further if we have to,” Premier Doug Ford said. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Peel, Toronto school boards looking at teacher-led online education for April 6
Toronto and Peel school boards say they are planning for teacher-led online education, anticipating schools will be closed beyond April 6 due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Counterfeit Chinese-made face masks pulled offline after Global News probe
Counterfeit safety masks from China have been removed from sales websites after an investigation by Global News found the items were not N95 certified as they had claimed. Continue reading
Premier Doug Ford warns medical supply shortage may loom with surge in COVID-19 cases
“The reality is if there’s a massive surge of people coming into our hospitals in the next two weeks, our supply lines will be seriously challenged.” Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ontario government orders shutdown of all outdoor recreation amenities
“We all need to work together and do our part to stop COVID-19 by staying home, practising physical distancing, and avoiding social gatherings.” Continue reading
Parents should respect custody arrangements during COVID-19 pandemic: Ontario courts
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently issued a handful of rulings setting out guidelines for parents confused about how restrictions related to the novel coronavirus affect custody arrangements. Continue reading
