Coronavirus: Ontario to suspend all eviction notices, enforcement amid COVID-19 spead
Ontario’s announcement follows its report of 32 new cases on Monday, placing the province’s total at 172 cases. Continue reading
How to protect yourself against phishing and malware coronavirus scams
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
Fraudsters are impersonating agencies like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue reading
‘Get a grip’: B.C. woman appeals for calm after watching couple clean out meat section in supermarket
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“They were laughing and being quite boastful about filling up the carts and having everything.” Continue reading
Close daycares, bars, restaurants, and churches amid pandemic: Ontario government
“Based on advice from Ontario’s chief medical officer of health … Ontario is responding to the evolving situation by moving forward with new measures to help contain the virus.” Continue reading
Cineplex to close all theatres across Canada in response to coronavirus spread
The company said it would also shut down its “location-based entertainment venues,” which include The Rec Room and Playdium until April as well. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Major Canadian banks drop prime lending rates, again, to 2.95%
The moves effective Tuesday by the Royal Bank, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Scotiabank, Bank of Montreal, CIBC and the Desjardins Group match the Bank of Canada’s decision last Friday to drop its key lending rate by 50 basis points to 0.75 per cent. Continue reading
Ontario and Quebec cannabis distributors see sales spike amid COVID-19 pandemic
Ontario Cannabis Store spokesperson Daffyd Roderick says the retailer received almost 3,000 orders on Saturday, an 80-per-cent increase over an average Saturday. Continue reading
Coronavirus: London, Ont., restaurants, bars take lead on closing to fight COVID-19 spread
Rebel Remedy, Origins Co. and The Barking Frog in London all posted notices that they were closing until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns. Continue reading
‘We are at war’: France mobilizes army, tightens lockdown over coronavirus outbreak
French President Emmanuel Macron said that from Tuesday midday, people should stay at home unless it was to buy groceries, travel to work, exercise or for medical care. Anyone flouting the restrictions, in place for at least the next two weeks, would be punished. Continue reading
Calls to distress lines jump as COVID-19 sparks dislocation and anxiety
While some level of concern is both normal and healthy, experts say the risk of over-reacting can lead to an inability to function, compulsive panic-buying, or even self-harm. Continue reading
Coronavirus: London Food Bank stepping up coronavirus precautions, expecting increase in visits
The London Food Bank is taking extra precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic along with preparing for an increase in public visits. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Travel group suspends outgoing flights to focus on bringing Canadians home
Sunwing Travel Group, a Toronto-based air carrier, announced Monday a temporary shift in operations. Continue reading
Ontario courts shutting down in a bid to slow coronavirus
The Ontario Court of Justice has announced that it will shut down operations as of Tuesday, in a bid to reduce the transmission of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Wife of former Kingston, Ont., politician tests positive for COVID-19 at CFB Trenton
Assunta Gerretsen, wife of former politician John Gerretsen and mother of current MP Mark Gerretsen, has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Continue reading
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Trudeau closes Canadian borders to most foreign travellers amid coronavirus outbreak
Speaking to reporters from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Trudeau said Canada will be closing its borders to people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Continue reading
B.C. urges U.S. citizens to stay away as province records 3 new coronavirus deaths
By Simon Little Online Journalist
British Columbia has recorded three new coronavirus deaths, as the total number of cases in the province topped 100 on Monday. Continue reading
Latest updates: Coronavirus in Canada
News on the novel coronavirus and how the world and Canada are reacting is changing daily. Continue reading
Ontario may be seeing community transmission as 32 new coronavirus cases confirmed: officials
Ontario is reporting 32 new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the provincial total to 172. Continue reading
First person gets experimental coronavirus vaccine
Clinical trials for an experimental vaccine for COVID-19 are underway. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ontario to suspend all eviction notices, enforcement amid COVID-19 spead
Ontario’s announcement follows its report of 32 new cases on Monday, placing the province’s total at 172 cases. Continue reading
How to protect yourself against phishing and malware coronavirus scams
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
Fraudsters are impersonating agencies like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue reading
Close daycares, bars, restaurants, and churches amid pandemic: Ontario government
“Based on advice from Ontario’s chief medical officer of health … Ontario is responding to the evolving situation by moving forward with new measures to help contain the virus.” Continue reading
Cineplex to close all theatres across Canada in response to coronavirus spread
The company said it would also shut down its “location-based entertainment venues,” which include The Rec Room and Playdium until April as well. Continue reading
Ontario and Quebec cannabis distributors see sales spike amid COVID-19 pandemic
Ontario Cannabis Store spokesperson Daffyd Roderick says the retailer received almost 3,000 orders on Saturday, an 80-per-cent increase over an average Saturday. Continue reading
Coronavirus: London, Ont., restaurants, bars take lead on closing to fight COVID-19 spread
Rebel Remedy, Origins Co. and The Barking Frog in London all posted notices that they were closing until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Medical officer of health strongly recommends closing of bars, nightclubs: MLHU
Dr. Chris Mackie says he’s recommending the temporary closing of dine-in restaurants, bars, nightclubs and theatres as soon as possible. Continue reading
Going out for St. Patrick’s Day? London’s police, mayor urge revellers to reconsider amid coronavirus concerns
“We’re concerned that any gatherings may risk the spread of the virus to people in attendance as well as their family friends and first responders.” Continue reading
Calls to distress lines jump as COVID-19 sparks dislocation and anxiety
While some level of concern is both normal and healthy, experts say the risk of over-reacting can lead to an inability to function, compulsive panic-buying, or even self-harm. Continue reading
Coronavirus: London Food Bank stepping up coronavirus precautions, expecting increase in visits
The London Food Bank is taking extra precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic along with preparing for an increase in public visits. Continue reading
Ontario courts shutting down in a bid to slow coronavirus
The Ontario Court of Justice has announced that it will shut down operations as of Tuesday, in a bid to reduce the transmission of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Wife of former Kingston, Ont., politician tests positive for COVID-19 at CFB Trenton
Assunta Gerretsen, wife of former politician John Gerretsen and mother of current MP Mark Gerretsen, has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Continue reading
Ontario workers won’t lose jobs if forced to stay home due to COVID 19, government says
The Ontario government intends to pass emergency legislation that will ensure people who are forced to stay home from work because of COVID-19 will not lose their jobs. Continue reading
Ontario may be seeing community transmission as 32 new coronavirus cases confirmed: officials
Ontario is reporting 32 new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the provincial total to 172. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ontario government announces expansion of Telehealth resources
Before a person experiencing symptoms should go to an assessment centre, the government and Telehealth are asking those people to either call in or use the new online self-assessment tool. Continue reading
Ontario asking hospitals to ramp down elective surgeries in preparation for COVID-19
As of the afternoon of March 15, 313 Canadians have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and cases have been confirmed or presumed in each of the 10 provinces, said Dr. Tam. Continue reading
Coronavirus: COVID-19 assessment centre opens in London, Ont.
The purpose of the centre is to provide education and medical guidance about the virus as well as triage individuals and determine the next steps of their care. Continue reading
Coronavirus: OLG closing all casinos across Ontario as precautionary measure
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
At around 3:15 p.m Sunday, OLG ordered a shutdown of all casinos, expecting the process to be complete within 24 hours. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ontario government plans bill to help workers affected by pandemic
Premier Doug Ford’s office says the government is drafting legislation that would remove employers’ ability to require sick notes for people in self-isolation or quarantine. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ottawa reports 5 new cases of COVID-19, bringing city total to 10
The ages, gender, hospital location, and transmission source is listed as “pending” for all of the new cases. Continue reading
Coronavirus: YMCA daycares in southwestern Ontario shut down until April 6
Families with immediate questions or concerns regarding the cancellations are advised to contact their child care director. Continue reading
Coronavirus: YMCA of Southwestern Ontario cancels March Break camps
The YMCA said additional updates will be posted to its website as well as relevant social media channels. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ontario reports 42 new COVID-19 cases, provincial total rises to 145
Sunday’s announcement of new cases is the highest single-day spike in the province since the outbreak began. Continue reading
London, Ont. teen honoured after tragic incident
Family and friends are honouring a London teen who passed away unexpectedly. Awards and a memorial are in the works to remember Jalen Rodriguez. Continue reading
Coronavirus: City of London closing all city-operated recreation facilities due to COVID-19
The decision will impact all March break day camps the city had planned for children aged 5 to 12 from Monday, March 16, to Friday, the Mach 20. Continue reading