Doug Ford

• ‘Too slow, too late’: Ford gov. received months of warnings about long-term care before second wave

  The Ford government received repeated warnings about the looming dangers in long-term care homes before COVID-19's second wave but failed to act.

  Investigations

  May 3
• Youth soccer clubs urge safe return to play amid mental health concerns

  A local soccer organization is part of a provincewide effort urging the Ontario government to allow kids to get back on the field with COVID-19 safety protocols in place.

  Health

  Apr 30
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• Freelance and gig workers left out of Ontario COVID-19 sick day program

  "It feels just like another way that we have been forgotten," Toronto-based photographer Anastasia Panakos told Global News.

  Health

  Apr 29
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• Waterloo police hand out 9 tickets for $750 after Woolwich church opens doors again

  Waterloo Regional Police handed out nine $750 tickets to parishioners on Sunday but more could be on their way, according to a police spokesperson.

  Canada

  Apr 26
• Losing sight of the COVID-19 finish line: How more lockdowns, cases blur hope

  The changing trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada has forced renewed lockdowns in some provinces. For some Canadians, it's been a breaking point for their mental health.

  Canada

  Apr 24
• Ontario’s temporary playground closures cost close to 30K in Waterloo Region, Guelph

  Cities in Waterloo Region and Guelph spent close to $30,000 closing playgrounds last weekend after the Ford government's short-lived decision to close them to curb COVID-19 spread.

  Canada

  Apr 23
• Doug Ford confirms paid sick leave program for workers coming, apologizes for backtracking

  Ford said people forced into quarantine should not have to worry about their jobs or income.

  Health

  Apr 22
• Nova Scotia hospitals learning from rest of Canada about possible COVID patient spike

  Nova Scotia Health (NSHA) says it is closely monitoring situations outside of provincial borders and that hospitals are prepared for a rise in cases.

  Canada

  Apr 21
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• Ontario Premier Doug Ford in isolation after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

  A statement from Premier Doug Ford's office said he left the legislature on Tuesday to get tested. It said even though he received a negative COVID-19 test result, he will isolate.

  Health

  Apr 20
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• COVID-19: Ontario premier’s legislature absence questioned as #WhereIsDougFord trends on Twitter

  Questions were also raised about a $1,000-per-person Zoom fundraiser set to be hosted on Thursday by Premier Doug Ford. The Ontario PC Party later announced it's being postponed.

  Health

  Apr 20