Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
Toronto, Peel enter lockdown, some residents welcome restrictions as cases rise
Residents in Toronto and Peel Region appeared supportive of new COVID-19 measures Monday but were anxious about the course of the pandemic as the two hot spots entered a four-week lockdown aimed at curbing soaring infections. Masked customers queued up...
More than 100 nuns and staff at Quebec City convent test positive for COVID-19
MONTREAL — More than 100 nuns and staff members at a Quebec City convent have tested positive for COVID-19, public health authorities said Monday, as 1,164 new infections were reported across the province. Fifty-eight of approximately 300 nuns at Soeur...
Ontario appoints retired Gen. Rick Hillier to lead province’s vaccine rollout
TORONTO — The former head of the Canadian Forces will lead Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Premier Doug Ford said Monday, announcing the high-profile appointment as Toronto and a neighbouring hot spot went into lockdown. Ford said retired Gen. Rick...
Religious minorities say Quebec’s Christmas gathering plan shows a double standard
MONTREAL — Members of religious minority groups in Quebec are decrying the provincial government's plan to allow Christmas-time gatherings in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling the move a sign of a double standard. The condemnations came days...
Ontario reports 1,534 new instances of COVID-19, 14 deaths ahead of partial lockdown
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 1,534 new cases of COVID-19 today along with 14 new deaths associated with the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 490 of the latest cases were identified in Peel Region, 460 in Toronto and 130 in
Shoppers face snow, crowds to get gifts and finish errands before lockdown in Toronto
TORONTO — Residents of one of Ontario's COVID-19 hot spots rushed out into a snowstorm to tackle Christmas shopping, stock up on supplies or squeeze in last-minute haircuts on Sunday as they prepared to hunker down for a lockdown meant
Ontario reports new one-day high of 1,588 new 19 cases of COVID-19
TORONTO — Retailers and restaurants in Toronto and Peel Region braced for a fresh set of lockdown restrictions on Saturday as the daily tally of new COVID-19 cases in Ontario hit a record high. The province recorded 1,588 new cases of
Ontario moving Toronto, Peel Region into lockdown starting Monday
Toronto and neighbouring Peel Region will move into lockdown next week as the Ontario government tries to bring soaring COVID-19 infections in the two hot spots under control. Premier Doug Ford said Friday that the measure was urgently needed to preve...
Doctors give mixed reviews to Quebec’s plan to relax gathering limits for Christmas
MONTREAL — Quebecers will know for certain by Dec. 17 whether they will be permitted to gather for the Christmas holidays, officials said Friday, but even health experts who support the plan say it comes with risk. Premier Francois Legault said
Ontario to unveil new COVID-19 restrictions today as it reports 1,418 news cases
TORONTO — Ontario is expected to announce new public health measures for Toronto and two other COVID-19 hot spots on Friday afternoon, but one of the communities is asking to be spared from a full lockdown. Premier Doug Ford and his