Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
Ontario hospitals seeing low rates of staff losses to mandatory vaccine policies
TORONTO — Several Ontario hospitals have placed staff on unpaid leave or terminated them due to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies, but they say the numbers are relatively low and won't affect patient care. A spokesman for Cambridge Memorial Hospi...
Quebec’s nurses order says it will suspend licence for unvaccinated members
MONTREAL — Unvaccinated nurses in Quebec were already facing suspension without pay, and now the province's nurses order says their licences will also be suspended. The Ordre des infirmieres et infirmiers du Quebec said Monday it will suspend the worki...
Quebec reports 612 new COVID-19 cases, three more deaths
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 612 new COVID-19 cases, along with three more deaths related to the virus. In a news release Sunday, health officials say hospitalizations fell by one to 296, while the number of patients in intensive care dropped
Ontario lifts capacity limits for cinemas, theatres, but not gyms, restaurants
TORONTO — Ontario has lifted COVID-19 capacity limits in some venues that are asking patrons to show proof of vaccination — a move that's being met with mixed reactions from different industries. As of Saturday morning, cinemas, theatres, concert and ...
Ontario NDP and PCs go on pre-election ad blitz ahead of spending restrictions
TORONTO — Political ads will be filling Ontario airwaves for the next several weeks as parties pour millions of dollars into a pre-election advertising blitz before spending limits kick in next month. Both the New Democrats and the Progressive Conserva...
Health minister urges Quebec professional orders to get tough on unvaccinated members
MONTREAL — Quebec's professional health-care orders should make COVID-19 vaccination a condition for their members to remain in good standing, Health Minister Christian Dubé said Friday. Dubé's comments were the latest attempt by government to put pres...
Ontario lifting capacity limits on theatres, spectator sports venues Saturday
TORONTO — Cinemas, theatres, spectator sports venues and several other spaces in Ontario where proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required can open at full capacity this weekend. The government said Friday the decision was based on high vaccination level...
Ontario, Shoppers Drug Mart partner to offer free menstrual products in schools
TORONTO — Ontario and Shoppers Drug Mart are partnering to distribute free menstrual products in schools. Education Minister Stephen Lecce said it's an important step for the health and safety of students. "Menstrual products are, of course, a necessit...
Ontario looks to allow permanent cannabis delivery, pickup for private stores
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ontario wants to permanently give private cannabis retailers the option of offering delivery and curbside pickup. The proposal is part of a wide-ranging bill introduced in the legislature Thursday aimed at reducing red tape. Cannabi...
Phasing out gas generation by 2030 would lead to blackouts, higher bills: IESO
TORONTO — Phasing out natural gas generation by 2030 would result in rotating blackouts and higher electricity bills, Ontario's electricity system operator said in a report released Thursday concluding that the move isn't possible on that timeline. The...