TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 210 new cases of COVID-19 today and four more deaths linked to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are 52 new cases in the Region of Waterloo, 23 in Peel Region, and 19 in Hamilton. She says there are also 18 new infections […]
Canada
By Denise Paglinawan
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Some overnight summer camps in Ontario have ditched their typical operations and are offering vacation rentals instead as they attempt to salvage the season. The province allowed overnight camps to open under strict protocols last week as Ontario moved into the second phase of its reopening plan, but some camp […]
TORONTO – Preliminary research suggests the COVID-19 crisis is having a sustained and significant impact on youth mental health in Ontario. Researchers at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children released initial findings Thursday indicating that the majority of children and teenagers saw their mental health decline during the pandemic’s second wave. […]
By Lee Berthiaume
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada’s next governor general – the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. “It is only by building bridges, bringing between people in the North and South, just like in the East and West, […]
OTTAWA – Mary Simon will soon become the 30th person to serve as Canada’s governor general – the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. The position has been has been held by a wide variety of people, from British nobles to military leaders to humanitarian advocates. Here is […]
By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised Monday to maintain a wage increase brought in for personal support workers during the pandemic but didn’t say how or when his government would back up the pledge. The workers who staff long-term care homes and similar facilities were given a temporary $3 per hour […]
LYTTON, B.C. – The BC Wildfire Service says 212 wildfires are burning in British Columbia as lightning storms swept over several areas of the province. The wildfire service website shows more than three dozen small fires have been sparked across all regions except the Coastal Fire Centre. At least 24 […]
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SURFSIDE, Fla. – The body of a Canadian has been found at the site of a collapsed condo in southern Florida. Global Affairs Canada says the Canadian is among the 32 dead in the collapse that occurred on June 24. The government agency says three other Canadians are among the […]
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OTTAWA – A possible Salmonella contamination has prompted the recall of Al-Rabih brand Halva/Halawa with pistachios. The affected product manufactured by Phoenicia Group was sold in 454g packages with the UPC 7 70338 10057 3 and a best before date of Dec. 1, 2022, as well as 907g packages with […]
By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Ontario youth aged 12 to 17 can move up their second COVID-19 vaccine doses next week as the province eyes the return to classrooms in September. Youth can book appointments through the provincial booking system, pharmacies or local public health units starting Monday at 8 a.m. The province […]
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Firefighting teams from Ontario and New Brunswick are arriving in British Columbia to assist with devastating wildfires. The BC Wildfire Service says the nearly 100 out-of-province members must pass COVID-19 safety checks before being sent into the field. Public Safety Canada also says it has committed the Armed Forces for […]
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LYTTON, B.C. – Mounties are on the scene in Lytton, B.C., working to determine what caused a fire that destroyed much of the village and left two people dead. Dawn Roberts, the director of communications for the B.C. RCMP, told a news conference Sunday that investigators were able to access […]
