Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
‘Dark day:’ Police say five pedestrians run down in London, Ont., targeted as Muslims
LONDON, Ont. — A Muslim family of five out for an evening early summer stroll were mowed down by a driver in an "act of mass murder," the mayor of London, Ont., said on Monday. The deadly attack on Sunday evening,
All of Quebec now out of pandemic red zone, restrictions ease further in some regions
Montreal restaurant owner Haykel Abdennadher opened for in-person dining Monday morning for the first time in more than one year, and before the anxiety of the big day could set in, his first patron was already sitting at a table. "I
Quebec reports 179 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths as hospitalizations continue decline
MONTREAL — Quebec reported 179 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, marking the lowest number of new daily cases seen in the province since Sept. 7 and the seventh straight day with fewer than 300 new confirmed cases. For the first
New COVID-19 cases drop to more than seven month low of 663 cases, 10 deaths
TORONTO — The number of new COVID-19 cases in Ontario dipped to lows not seen in more than seven months on Sunday as the province logged 663 new infections over the past 24 hours. The figure, which marks a decline from
Quebec logs 228 new COVID-19 cases, reports all senior care home residents immunized
QUEBEC — All residents of Quebec's senior care system are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the province's seniors minister said Saturday, further clearing the way to relax a number of protective measures imposed during the pandemic. "Good news, a...
Ontario reports 744 new cases of COVID-19, 24 deaths, nearly 173,000 vaccinations
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 744 new cases of COVID-19 and 24 more deaths linked to the virus today. Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are 181 new cases in Toronto, 123 in Peel Region, 31 in Durham Region and 51
Quebec to loosen COVID-19 rules for seniors’ residences as situation improves
MONTREAL — Quebec will begin relaxing rules around long-term care and seniors' residences next week, no longer requiring appointments to visit loved ones and allowing fully vaccinated residents to gather without masks, the province's seniors' minister ...
Ontario legislature removes Egerton Ryerson painting and bust after NDP request
TORONTO — The Ontario legislature has removed a painting and bust of Egerton Ryerson following a request from the leader of the Opposition to relocate the artwork of the man credited as an architect of Canada's residential schools system. NDP Leader
Ontario legislature adjourns for summer, house leader hopeful for normal return
TORONTO — The Ontario legislature kicked off a three-month summer break Thursday, as the opposition argued legislators were heading home while people in the province still need pandemic relief. Government house leader Paul Calandra expressed hope that...
Ontario judge made mistakes but can keep job, judicial council decides
TORONTO — A judge accused of lying about his activities with a Black activist group made mistakes but should face no sanction, the Ontario Judicial Council has concluded. In its decision, a council disciplinary panel found Ontario court Judge Donald Mc...