Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
Doug Ford says neither he nor caucus members will endorse anyone for Tory race
BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says neither he nor his Progressive Conservative caucus members will be endorsing anyone for the leadership of the federal Conservative party. When asked about it Tuesday at an unrelated announcement in Brampt...
COVID-19: Quebec reports increase in hospitalizations, ICU patients and 20 new deaths
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 20 more deaths linked to COVID-19 and a slight increase of five patients in hospital with the disease. Health authorities say 1,082 people are in hospital after 79 patients were admitted in the previous 24 hours
Health sector asks for Ontario budget investments beyond hospitals
TORONTO — Ontario's next budget will set a roadmap for recovering from COVID-19, perhaps doubling as the Progressive Conservatives' election platform, and many stakeholders are asking the government to shore up the health system by looking beyond hospi...
Nearly all COVID-19 restrictions, including vaccine passport, lifted across Quebec
MONTREAL — Quebecers no longer have to show a vaccine passport to dine out, exercise at a gym or see a movie in theatres as of Saturday, as the province lifted almost all remaining COVID-19 restrictions. With the exception of mask
Ottawa businesses hurt by convoy protest can apply for $15K starting Tuesday: feds
Ottawa businesses impacted by the weeks-long convoy protest will be able to apply for up to $15,000 to offset their losses starting Tuesday. The federal government previously announced a $20-million investment to help businesses cover operational cost...
Some post-secondary schools to keep mask mandates in place
Some Canadian post-secondary institutions are warning students not to toss their masks just yet, even as provincial governments drop the long-standing public health measure. The schools are opting for a more cautious approach to COVID-19, citing conce...
Ford tells school boards to stick to March 21 mask mandate removal
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has told several school boards looking to extend mask mandates to stick to the province's end date because "they aren't medical experts." Several boards had said they'd like to keep mask requirements beyond the province's end ...
Quebec opts for quiet, reflective day to mark 2nd anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic
QUEBEC — On the second anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec, Premier François Legault said Friday the government did what it could to save as many lives as possible. "This day is dedicated to their memory and
Ontario offers tuition supports for career college PSW students
TORONTO — Ontario is offering tuition support for up to 4,000 personal support worker students enrolling at private career colleges. The program first launched last year and the government says it helped 3,000 personal support workers get trained and g...
Ontario plan for GTA transportation includes ‘conceptual’ transit lines, new highways
Ontario has laid out a 30-year vision to grow transportation networks around Toronto, including road expansions, potential new transit networks and proposed new highways, although much of the plan isn't fully costed. Premier Doug Ford, who will be see...