Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
Ontario to require proof of vaccination in high-risk settings starting Sept. 22
TORONTO — Giving in to mounting pressure from experts, businesses and political opponents, Premier Doug Ford announced a vaccine certificate system Wednesday that will see Ontarians showing proof of immunization to access public spaces such as restaura...
Quebec launches COVID-19 vaccine passport system across province
MONTREAL — Quebec's vaccine passport system was launched on Wednesday, and while Montreal business owners said the day generally went well, they lamented the thought of turning potential clients away and increasing their employees' workloads. Hamid Kia...
Toronto expands mobile COVID-19 vaccination effort, targeting high-risk areas
TORONTO — Canada's largest city is ramping up its efforts to vaccinate everyone eligible against COVID-19, targeting neighbourhoods with the lowest immunization rates. Mayor John Tory said more than 200 mobile clinics run by Toronto Public Health will ...
September will be crucial month for COVID-19 in Quebec: health minister
MONTREAL — Quebec's COVID-19 infection rate is relatively stable, but the situation over the coming month will determine whether health orders like the vaccine mandate and passport system need to be strengthened, Health Minister Christian Dubé said Tue...
Longtime Quebec Liberal Lise Thériault won’t seek re-election in 2022
MONTREAL — Longtime Quebec Liberal Lise Thériault says she won't be seeking re-election in 2022. Thériault told reporters today in her Montreal riding of Anjou-Louis-Riel that she'll serve the rest of her mandate, but won't seek another term after seve...
Quebec Health Department recommends third COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised
MONTREAL — Quebec is recommending a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for people who have weak immune systems, who are on dialysis or who have received vaccines not approved in Canada, the Health Department said Monday. The recommendation is based on
Quebec reports 579 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths as hospitalizations drop slightly
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 579 new cases of COVID-19 today, but no additional deaths attributed to the virus. Public health data shows overall hospitalizations declined by five to 126, while the number of people in intensive care dropped by two
Ontario reports 740 new COVID-19 infections, two virus-related deaths
Ontario is reporting 740 new cases of COVID-19 today and two deaths related to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 551 cases are among those who are either unvaccinated or whose immunization status is unknown, while 189 new infections are...
Man who built shelters for homeless agrees to stand down after legal fight with city
TORONTO — A man who built small shelters to keep Toronto's homeless population warm in the winter says he won't revive the initiative this year after a legal fight with the city. Khaleel Seivwright says he will shut down his online
Ontario reports 835 new COVID-19 infections, seven new virus-related deaths
Ontario is reporting another jump in its daily COVID-19 case count, recording levels not seen since early June. The province is reporting 835 new infections and seven virus-related deaths today, though notes that six of the fatalities took place more ...