Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
Quebec reports 67 new COVID-19 infections, no deaths as province speeds up 2nd doses
MONTREAL — Health officials in Quebec reported 67 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday and said no deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus had occurred in the previous 24 hours. Officials said the number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations and intensive c...
Quebec reduces interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses to four weeks
MONTREAL — Health Minister Christian Dubé said that starting Tuesday, Quebecers will be able to book a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine within as little as four weeks from their first dose. The minimum interval between first doses and booster shots
Ontarians can now renew their Photo Cards online; cost for renewal will be the same
TORONTO — The province says Ontario residents can now renew their photo ID cards online. The cards allow people who don't have a driver's licence to more easily open bank accounts and receive a ballot to vote. The province says
Ontarians can now renew their Photo Cards online; cost for renewal will be the same
TORONTO — The province says Ontario residents can now renew their photo ID cards online. The cards allow people who don't have a driver's licence to more easily open bank accounts and receive a ballot to vote. The province says
Quebec reports 69 new COVID-19 cases, three more deaths attributed to virus
MONTREAL — Quebec reported 69 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus on Friday as infections fell back into double digits after a spike mid-week. Health officials said hospitalizations dropped by three compared ...
Street racing, stunt driving penalties increased in Highway Traffic Act changes
TORONTO — Drivers charged with street racing or stunt driving in Ontario will face harsher penalties starting today. The changes to the Highway Traffic Act are part of the Moving Ontario More Safely Act, which was signed into law in early
Montreal to host outdoor Canadiens games viewing after Bell Centre request denied
Montreal announced Thursday it will set up outdoor viewing parties to allow fans to watch the Canadiens play in the Stanley Cup final, a day after Quebec public health denied a request to allow more fans into the team's home
Quebec says public sector workers will start returning to offices in September
MONTREAL — Public sector workers will begin gradually returning to their offices in September, the Quebec government said Wednesday, as health officials reported 126 new cases of COVID-19. The goal is to have about 50 per cent of employees working in
Ontario ombudsman highlights lack of oversight of public health units
TORONTO — Local public health units, which have been at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, lack independent oversight, Ontario's ombudsman said Tuesday, calling on the province address the issue as soon as possible. Paul Dubé released his ann...
City staff recommend renaming Toronto’s Dundas Street, a move supported by mayor
TORONTO — City staff have recommended renaming Toronto's Dundas Street and other landmarks in an effort to promote inclusion and reconciliation with marginalized communities, a move supported by the mayor. More than 14,000 people signed a petition last...