Christine Elliott
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Ontario announces new health teams, including one for Hastings and Prince Edward countiesOntario Minister of Health, Christine Elliott was in Tweed on Friday Sept. 17, 2021 to announce the creation of eight new health teams across the province.HealthSep 17
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Ontario optometrists poised to withdraw provincially covered services WednesdayThe Ontario Association of Optometrists says it's aware of the inconvenience to patients but argues the government has left it with no other choice.HealthAug 31
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Ontario government spending $15M to redevelop Collingwood hospitalThe redevelopment will include the expansion and upgrades to existing aged infrastructure, with the goal to improve access to health-care for Collingwood and area residents.HealthAug 10
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Waterloo Region once again worst in Ontario for number of new COVID-19 casesFor the second time in three days, Waterloo Region had Ontario’s highest number of new COVID-19 cases, according to the province.CanadaJun 18
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COVID-19: Ontario extends wage increase for personal support workersHealth Minister Christine Elliott announced the $141 million needed to extend the increase of $2 or $3 per hour depending on the sector on Friday.HealthJun 11
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Ontario asks for stronger border enforcement again, says variants are threatening reopening planHealth Minister Christine Elliott and Solicitor General Sylvia Jones outlined the province's concerns about the risks of international travel during the third wave of the pandemic.HealthJun 4
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COVID-19 vaccination for Ontario children will not be compulsory, health minister saysOntario also set a COVID-19 vaccination target date of June for children aged 12 to 17 to receive the Pfizer shot after it was approved by Health Canada last week.HealthMay 12
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COVID-19: Ontario likely to mix 1st, 2nd vaccine doses amid lack of AstraZeneca supplyHealth Minister Christine Elliott says it's likely that recipients of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine may receive a different shot for their second dose.HealthMay 10
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COVID-19: Ontario government looking to extend provincewide stay-at-home order into JuneThe Ford government cabinet is working to finalize the date, however, sources said the province is looking to extend the order until at least June 2.HealthMay 10
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Ontario may shorten COVID-19 vaccine interval, looking into mixing 1st and 2nd dosesHealth Minister Christine Elliott says the additional supply might allow the province to shorten the four-month interval between the first and second shots.HealthMay 3
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