Toronto Medical Officer Of Health

• Toronto medical officer of health taking leave of absence

  Dr. Eileen de Villa said in a statement Tuesday that she had a routine screening mammogram during the summer months and follow-up tests which identified precancerous cells. 

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2021
  
• Coronavirus: Toronto officials call for provincial pandemic plan for shelters to avoid ‘mass outbreaks’

  Toronto officials are urging the province to come up with a coordinated plan for shelters during the coronavirus pandemic, after two recent incidents involving regional hospitals and people experiencing homelessness.

  Health

  Apr 20, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus: Several bars, restaurants in Kingston close to prevent spread of COVID-19

  Several Kingston bars and restaurants have already closed their doors in an effort to reduce the possible spread of the COVID-19 virus.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2020
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• Extreme cold weather alert issued for Toronto, -18 wind chill expected

  Environment Canada's forecast says the city can expect a temperature of -12 C overnight Wednesday with a wind chill of -18. 

  Weather

  Jan 29, 2020
• Toronto under extreme cold weather alert ahead of big temperature drop, possible snowstorm

  "The coldest air so far this month and since mid-December is sweeping across southern Ontario and the GTA thanks to an arctic cold front."

  Weather

  Jan 16, 2020
• Toronto Board of Health report asks for stricter vaping regulations

  Dr. Eileen de Villa said she wants to see all flavoured vaping products, with the exception of tobacco flavour, banned at stores where "minors have access."

  Health

  Dec 2, 2019
• Toronto under extreme cold weather alert ahead of big temperature drop Sunday

  The temperature is expected to drop to -17 C overnight with a wind chill of -24 C lasting through Monday morning. 

  Weather

  Mar 3, 2019