Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
Ford promises ‘huge’ investment in Windsor, Ont., auto plant after shift cuts
TECUMSEH, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province and federal governments will be making a "huge" investment in a Windsor, Ont., auto assembly plant to help ramp up production after the company announced a shift cut. Stellantis, formerly kno...
Quebec makes new proof of COVID-19 vaccination available for travel outside province
MONTREAL — Quebecers can now obtain a proof of COVID-19 vaccination specifically intended for travel outside the province, the Health Department announced Monday. Officials said the new proof of vaccination will be accepted in all other provinces, as ...
Ontario reports 373 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 373 new cases of COVID-19 today, and two more deaths. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 265 of those cases are in people who aren't fully vaccinated, or their vaccination status isn't known. The seven-day average of ...
Ontario proposes legislation that would license temp agencies and recruiters
TORONTO — Ontario is set to introduce legislation that would require temp agencies and recruiters to be licensed. Labour Minister Monte McNaughton said there are more than 3,000 agencies in the province and the vast majority operate ethically, but not ...
Quebec reports 532 new COVID-19 cases, four more deaths
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 532 new COVID-19 cases, along with four more deaths related to the virus. In a news release Sunday, health officials say hospitalizations fell by six to 303, while the number of patients in intensive care dropped
Quebec reports 532 new COVID-19 cases, four more deaths
MONTREAL — Quebec reported 532 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, along with four more deaths related to the virus. In a news release Sunday, health officials said hospitalizations fell by six to 303, while the number of patients in intensive care
Ontario reports 443 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 443 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths linked to the virus. The province says 288 of those cases are in individuals who are not fully vaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status, and 155
Quebec reports 679 new COVID-19 cases, three further deaths, rise in hospitalizations
MONTREAL — Quebec reported 679 new COVID-19 cases and three more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus on Saturday, as Premier François Legault expressed hope on social media that the worst of the fourth wave had passed. Officials reported hospita...
Ontario reports 486 new COVID-19 cases, five more deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 486 new COVID-19 cases today and five more deaths. The province says 329 of those cases are in individuals who are not fully vaccinated or who have an unknown vaccination status, and 157 are in fully
Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca pledges ranked ballots or he’ll quit
TORONTO — Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca is unveiling an all-or-nothing pledge to introduce a ranked ballot system for provincial elections, pitching it as a way to reduce partisanship and staking his leadership on it. Del Duca is set to