Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
Feds launch nuclear-waste strategy review amid elusive solutions for toxic waste
TORONTO — The federal government has launched a new initiative aimed at finding long-term solutions for the growing quantity of radioactive waste produced by Canada's nuclear reactors. To that end, the government wants members of the industry, the gene...
Ontario reports 1,249 new COVID-19 cases today, and 12 new deaths from the virus
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 1,249 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 12 new deaths due to the virus.Health Minister Christine Elliott says 569 cases are in Toronto, 256 in Peel Region and 94 in York Region.The province says it
Ontario government considering extending winter break for schools
TORONTO — Ontario students could get an extended winter break or start classes remotely in the new year as the province considers ways to reduce COVID-19 transmission after the holidays, the education minister said Tuesday while stressing the ultimate ...
Quebec reports 1,218 COVID-19 cases, 25 more deaths linked to novel coronavirus
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier Francois Legault says he isn't ready to commit to a COVID-19 Christmas plan as the province attempts to hold back a second wave of the novel coronavirus.The province reported 1,218 new cases of COVID-19 Monday and
Ford pledges increased testing in long-term care homes as deaths climb in facilities
Ontario will increase COVID-19 testing in its long-term care homes in an effort to pinpoint how the virus is getting into the facilities, Premier Doug Ford said Monday as more new cases and deaths were reported in the sector. Better surveillance
Top court will not review rejection of class action against Just for Laughs founder
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not examine the rejection of a class-action suit against the founder of Just for Laughs. A group of women known as "Les Courageuses" has pursued legal action against Gilbert Rozon over allegations of
Quebec reports 1,211 new cases of COVID-19, 15 additional deaths linked to virus
MONTREAL — Quebec residents must not become complacent about following public health precautions in light of a single day of slightly declining case numbers, the province's health minister said on Sunday. Christian Dube described the latest case ...
Ontario reports 1,248 new cases of COVID-19, 20 deaths in LTC
TORONTO — A spike in deaths related to the COVID-19 pandemic is largely tied to Ontario's nursing homes, the province reported Sunday as it continued to post massive surges in cases of the novel coronavirus. Provincial health data showed 29 death...
Citizens of city south of Montreal protest plan to cull half the deer in city park
LONGUEUIL, Que. — Protesters gathered in a city south of Montreal on Saturday to urge their elected officials to reconsider a plan to cull half the deer in a local park in a bid to control overpopulation. About 100 people, some
Quebec posts new one-day record for COVID-19 cases with 1,448 in past 24 hours
Quebec's daily COVID-19 case load hit a new single-day peek today as the province recorded 1,448 new cases in the past 24 hours. The province is also reporting 25 additional deaths linked to the novel coronavirus. The government said four of the