Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
Ford adds empathy to populist repertoire, takes on ‘Premier Dad’ role during pandemic
TORONTO — Doug Ford wants people to hold on just a little longer. Ontario's populist premier speaks softly into the camera at a recent news conference, his tone subdued, almost pleading. He says he knows people have "COVID fatigue," but there is
Windsor, Ont., hospital takes on management role at care home during COVID outbreak
A Windsor, Ont., hospital is taking the lead on managing a long-term care home weathering a deadly COVID-19 outbreak that has sickened more than 150 people. Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare says in a Thursday statement that it’s “strengthened our partnershi...
‘We expect the worst’: Stores across Quebec get ready to close until at least Jan. 11
MONTREAL — There were few shoppers out on a wet, but relatively warm, Christmas Eve in Montreal, hours before most businesses across Quebec were scheduled to close for at least two weeks. Around seven people waited in line outside V de
Family of Pakistan dissident Karima Mehrab urge thorough investigation into her death
TORONTO — The family of an internationally prominent Pakistani dissident urged a thorough investigation into her death, saying Wednesday they were having difficulty accepting a police conclusion she killed herself. In an interview with The Canadian Pre...
Ontario to cut hydro rates, provide student funding during 28-day lockdown
TORONTO — Ontario says it will provide new financial assistance for residents during a provincewide lockdown that starts on Boxing Day. The province says it will cut hydro prices for 28 days, starting Jan. 1, as Ontarians are encouraged to stay
Another daily COVID-19 infection record: Quebec reports 2,183 cases, 28 deaths
MONTREAL — The leaders of Quebec's four main political parties came together on Tuesday to urge people to take public health rules seriously, as health authorities reported a single-day record of COVID-19 infections. "We're already closing schools and ...
Anger, suspicion after Pakistani dissident Karima Mehrab found dead in Toronto
TORONTO — The apparent drowning death of an internationally prominent Pakistani dissident whose body was pulled from the water near downtown Toronto sparked anger, grief and suspicion on Tuesday.Police said they had found Karima Mehrab, 37, dead on Mon...
Quebec opens new COVID-19 vaccination sites and reports 2,108 new infections
MONTREAL — Quebec expanded its COVID-19 vaccine distribution network on Monday with the opening of new clinics across the province that will help authorities ramp up the inoculation of the most vulnerable. The Jeanne-Le Ber long-term care home in Montr...
Lockdown to begin for all of Ontario on Boxing Day as cases soar in province
TORONTO — Ontario will go into lockdown on Boxing Day in an effort to bring soaring COVID-19 cases under control, a move the province announced Monday after health advisers said thousands of infections could be avoided if tough restrictions were
Quebec reporting 2,038 new COVID-19 infections, 44 deaths linked to virus
MONTREAL — Quebec posted more than 2,000 daily COVID-19 infections for the first time this week on Saturday, reporting 2,038 confirmed cases and 44 additional deaths linked to the novel coronavirus. One day after health officials warned some hospitals ...