Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
Rapid test program is for businesses, Ontario says, after parent groups place orders
TORONTO — Ontario is keeping a free rapid COVID-19 testing program limited to businesses after parents across the province tried using it for their school-aged kids. A spokeswoman for Health Minister Christine Elliott said the program was designed to ...
Ontario adding Indigenous curriculum content in early grades
TORONTO — Ontario is planning to add Indigenous learning to the social studies curriculum for grades 1 to 3, the education minister announced ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The social studies curriculum in grades 4 to 6
Quebec to give third doses of COVID-19 vaccines to long-term care residents
MONTREAL — Quebec announced Tuesday it would offer people in long-term care homes and seniors residences a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine in a move to prevent outbreaks in the facilities that bore the brunt of the pandemic's first wave. The
Ontario COVID-19 situation stable but fragile, science table says
TORONTO — Public health measures and vaccinations have flattened the fourth wave of COVID-19 in Ontario but the situation remains fragile and unpredictable, the province's science advisers said in a new report Tuesday. "We're walking a narrow ledge," ...
Ontario health units preparing for COVID vaccinations of kids aged five to 11
TORONTO — Ontario health units are developing plans for the vaccination of children aged five to 11 once COVID-19 shots are approved for them. Toronto Public Health said Monday that it had formed a planning group that includes health partners, school
Quebec reports 719 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 719 new COVID-19 cases today, with two more deaths related to the virus. Health authorities say hospitalizations dropped by four from Saturday's levels to 297, while the number of patients in intensive care remains stead...
Ontario reports 653 new COVID-19 infections, six more deaths from virus
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 653 new COVID-19 cases and a total of six more deaths related to the virus. The province says half the deaths took place over the last 24 hours, while three occurred more than a month ago
Ontario’s COVID-19 rates lower than expected due to public health measures: experts
TORONTO — Ontario's daily COVID-19 case counts are lower than what many experts had expected by now, and while they point to a number of factors for the relative relief, they say now is not the time to ease up
Ontario offers $2 million to help Wheatley recover from massive explosion
WHEATLEY, Ont. — A town in southwestern Ontario rocked by a massive explosion last month will be receiving up to $2 million from the provincial government to help with recovery efforts. The province says the funds will help businesses affected by
Premier Legault comments on last week’s plan to offer financial incentives for nurses
MONTREAL — The Quebec government wants a "revolution" and to offer nurses what they deserve, which is a better life and work environment, Premier François Legault said Saturday. Legault issued a Facebook post commenting on a one-time bonuses plan inte...