Coronavirus: Ontario government orders shutdown of all outdoor recreation amenities
Coronavirus: London-Middlesex case tally rises to 37 as Lambton sees cases triple over weekend, Huron-Perth reports first death
London Meals on Wheels sees increased demand in midst of coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: 6 new COVID-19 cases in Middlesex-London
This week ‘critical’ for Canada’s fight against coronavirus, officials say. Here’s why
Coronavirus: man throws away caution tape surrounding London, Ont. playground
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
Ontario construction group renews call for site shutdowns after province updates guidelines
“It makes no sense to ban gatherings of 5 or more people in most circumstances, but still have hundreds of workers reporting to construction job sites.” Continue reading
‘I guess we got to do it’: How COVID-19 projections dashed Trump’s Easter U.S. re-opening
The projections were grim: Even if the U.S. were to continue to do what it was doing, the coronavirus could leave 100,000 to 200,000 people dead and millions infected. And the totals would be far worse if the nation reopened. Continue reading
London courthouse reopens following coronavirus-related closure
In an email to Global News, the Ministry of the Attorney General confirmed the courthouse had reopened nearly two weeks after its initial closure. Continue reading
Thames Valley District School Board offering computers to students learning at home
“We want to make sure that all Thames Valley students can continue to learn and thrive during this extraordinary time,” said Director of Education Mark Fisher. Continue reading
Country singer Dolly Parton to read bedtime stories to children online during COVID-19 crisis
With many parents scrambling to provide their children with a routine and sense of security as the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the woman known as the Queen of Country plans to step in to help fill some of those gaps. Continue reading
Coronavirus: As case counts climb, London-area crisis centre sees influx of calls
“I am glad that people are reaching out, that they know where to call and that supports are available because it’s a tough time for our whole community.” Continue reading
‘We’ve never seen a virus like this before’: Toronto-area doctor on rapid spread of coronavirus
By Caryn Lieberman Digital Broadcast Journalist
“I do worry about our frontline workers, I worry about the well being of our patients, as well.” Continue reading
Coronavirus: Autralia reports sustained slowdown in COVID-19 infection rate
Health Minister Greg Hunt reported there were about 4,400 coronavirus cases nationally, with the rate of growth in new infections slowing from 25-30 per cent a week ago to an average of 9 per cent over the past three days. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Outbreak at Oshawa long-term care home worsens as another resident dies
Durham Region Health Department confirmed another death at Hillsdale Terraces Long-term Care Home on Monday. Continue reading
London, Ont., residents enjoy conservation areas, but keep their distance
Officials are urging everyone to keep respecting the rules if they want the grounds to remain open to the public. Continue reading
Some U.S. Amazon, Instacart workers go on strike over coronavirus safety concerns
Fifteen workers at an Amazon.com Inc warehouse in Staten Island, New York, also walked off the job on Monday following reports of COVID-19 among the facility’s staff. Continue reading
Coronavirus: London’s Grand Theatre delays $8M renos, cancels High School Project
The cancellation of this year’s High School Project production comes weeks after officials announced it as part of the upcoming season. Continue reading
New London, Ont. coronavirus tipline sees over 600 emails in first weekend
Deputy mayor Jesse Helmer says the city’s coronavirus tipline drew in over 600 emails over the weekend after launching Friday afternoon. Continue reading
Rise in new coronavirus cases in China solely due to infections from overseas
All of the 48 cases were imported, bringing the total number of imported cases in China to 771 as of Monday. There was no reported new case of local infection. 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
‘I guess we got to do it’: How COVID-19 projections dashed Trump’s Easter U.S. re-opening
The projections were grim: Even if the U.S. were to continue to do what it was doing, the coronavirus could leave 100,000 to 200,000 people dead and millions infected. And the totals would be far worse if the nation reopened. Continue reading
B.C. confirms 86 new coronavirus cases and 2 new deaths, number in hospital tops 100
By Simon Little Online Journalist
British Columbia has confirmed 86 new cases of the novel coronavirus since Saturday, bringing the provincial total to 970. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Trudeau says he’s ‘proud’ of Canada’s COVID-19 response as U.S. cases soar
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was proud of Canada’s response to the virus amid early signs that the country’s caseload was on a different trajectory than the United States, which topped 156,000 cases by midday. 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
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
Ontario construction group renews call for site shutdowns after province updates guidelines
“It makes no sense to ban gatherings of 5 or more people in most circumstances, but still have hundreds of workers reporting to construction job sites.” Continue reading
London courthouse reopens following coronavirus-related closure
In an email to Global News, the Ministry of the Attorney General confirmed the courthouse had reopened nearly two weeks after its initial closure. Continue reading
Thames Valley District School Board offering computers to students learning at home
“We want to make sure that all Thames Valley students can continue to learn and thrive during this extraordinary time,” said Director of Education Mark Fisher. Continue reading
Coronavirus: As case counts climb, London-area crisis centre sees influx of calls
“I am glad that people are reaching out, that they know where to call and that supports are available because it’s a tough time for our whole community.” Continue reading
London Meals on Wheels sees increased demand in midst of coronavirus pandemic
As the novel coronavirus spreads, services like Meals on Wheels are becoming more in demand and having to adapt to keep the vulnerable populations they serve safe. Continue reading
‘We’ve never seen a virus like this before’: Toronto-area doctor on rapid spread of coronavirus
By Caryn Lieberman Digital Broadcast Journalist
“I do worry about our frontline workers, I worry about the well being of our patients, as well.” Continue reading
Coronavirus: Outbreak at Oshawa long-term care home worsens as another resident dies
Durham Region Health Department confirmed another death at Hillsdale Terraces Long-term Care Home on Monday. Continue reading
London, Ont., residents enjoy conservation areas, but keep their distance
Officials are urging everyone to keep respecting the rules if they want the grounds to remain open to the public. Continue reading
Coronavirus: London’s Grand Theatre delays $8M renos, cancels High School Project
The cancellation of this year’s High School Project production comes weeks after officials announced it as part of the upcoming season. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ontario lags behind all other provinces in COVID-19 testing
Ontario had completed just 334 tests for COVID-19 per 100,000 residents trailing well behind Alberta and B.C. Continue reading
New London, Ont. coronavirus tipline sees over 600 emails in first weekend
Deputy mayor Jesse Helmer says the city’s coronavirus tipline drew in over 600 emails over the weekend after launching Friday afternoon. Continue reading
Coronavirus: London-Middlesex case tally rises to 37 as Lambton sees cases triple over weekend, Huron-Perth reports first death
The six new cases involve three men in their 20s, one woman in her 20s, a man in his 40s, and a woman in her 90s. Continue reading
Fanshawe College postpones convocation ceremonies to the fall
The college confirmed that the decision was made as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus: man throws away caution tape surrounding London, Ont. playground
A local man has reported two people allegedly tearing down the caution tape surrounding a playground in Gibbons Park. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 8 employees at Toronto Public Health headquarters test positive for COVID-19
Toronto Public Health confirmed on Monday that there has been an outbreak at the headquarters located at 277 Victoria St. Continue reading
42-year-old Londoner charged after downtown variety store robbery
City police say the incident took place Sunday around 7:10 a.m., when a man entered a store at 272 Dundas St. Continue reading
‘It’s a war zone’: Coronavirus deaths at Bobcaygeon, Ont., nursing home climb to 9
According to the facility’s medical director, nine residents have died of COVID-19 complications at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon, Ont., since March 25. Continue reading
Ontario reports 351 new coronavirus cases, 10 deaths as total cases top 1,700
The total number of cases in the province stands at 1706. Continue reading
‘They’re coping’: Canadians in limbo on cruise with coronavirus, 4 deaths
The South American cruise departed Buenos Aires, Argentina, on March 7, just days before the federal government advised Canadians against all cruise travel. Continue reading
One will live, one will die: How Canada is preparing for tough coronavirus choices
“The choice to set limits on access to treatment is not a discretionary decision, but a necessary response to the overwhelming effects of a pandemic.” Continue reading
A look at research being done in Canada for a coronavirus vaccine
Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the coronavirus pandemic, including at universities across Canada. Continue reading
In Canada’s courts, accused criminals are asking for release due to COVID-19
Judges are being asked to release accused criminals because of the heightened risk the COVID-19 pandemic poses to prison inmates. Continue reading
Employee at Pickering nuclear station tests positive for COVID-19: OPG
The employee is currently recovering at home. Continue reading