Coronavirus: Cases dip in London-Middlesex as 16 new infections reported; 18 new cases in Huron-Perth – London
Jump to: Hospitalizations – Outbreaks – Schools – Testing – Ontario – Elgin and Oxford – Huron and Perth – Sarnia and Lambton Sixteen people have tested positive for the coronavirus while 16 others have recovered, the Middlesex-London Health Unit reported Tuesday. The update brings the region’s total case count to 1,881, of which 1,498 […]
Vancouver police officers criminally charged over violent 2018 takedown victim says was racially motivated
Two Vancouver police officers have been charged with assault and assault with a weapon for the 2018 arrest of a Black man in downtown Vancouver. The man arrested in 2018, Jamiel Moore-Williams, told CBC News in the summer of 2020 he felt the officers had targeted him because of his race. On Tuesday, he said he was […]
Ontario Protecting Workers and Employers during COVID-19
TORONTO – The Ontario government introduced the Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act, 2020 that would, if passed, protect employers from an unexpected increase in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) premiums, while maintaining an increase to the maximum earnings cap for worker benefits.
Coronavirus: How the move to ‘orange’ is impacting these London, Ont., businesses – London
While the recent move to the orange-restrict level of Ontario’s COVID-19 framework did not provide any major changes for gyms and retailers in London, a pair of local businesses are concerned about what may be just beyond the horizon. The move came into place on Monday, exactly three weeks after London and Middlesex County were […]
‘Risks and uncertainties’ could make Trans Mountain unprofitable, says budget watchdog
Trans Mountain remains a profitable investment for Canadian taxpayers but changes in oil demand, construction delays and soaring costs could quickly change that assessment, says Canada’s budget watchdog. New figures from the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer show the government-owned pipeline is still a profitable investment based on net present value calculations — measurements of an investment’s financial value […]
Ontario Legislature Adjourns for 2020 after Successful Fall Session
TORONTO — The Ontario government wrapped up a successful session of the legislature today after delivering on a commitment to protect the health and safety of the people of the province during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the accomplishments this fall are initiatives to support families and communities, and the adoption of Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support […]
Coronavirus: London Christian High moves learning online until Jan. 4 – London
A private school in London, Ont., has decided to move all of its learning online after two cases of COVID-19 were identified at the school. London Christian High at 24 Braesyde Ave., near Hamilton and Gore roads, learned about a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the building from the Middlesex-London Health Unit “late in the […]
Ottawa says it’s not alarmed by Trump’s threat to restrict vaccine exports
Federal Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said today he doesn’t expect a U.S. attempt to restrict overseas shipments of the Pfizer vaccine will have any meaningful impact on Canada’s initial supply of doses. LeBlanc said he’s “confident” that the New York-based pharmaceutical giant will be able to fulfil its contractual obligations to deliver millions of vaccine doses to […]
Minister of Colleges and Universities to make an announcement
The Honourable Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities will make an announcement about postsecondary education in Windsor, Ontario.
Ontario to issue proof of COVID-19 vaccination, health minister says
Ontario’s health minister says residents who get a COVID-19 vaccine will be issued proof they received a shot which may be necessary to avoid some restrictions. Christine Elliott said Tuesday it may be required to access certain settings after the worst of the pandemic passes. “That’s going to be really important for people to have […]
Air Canada to suspend all operations in Sydney, N.S.
A decision by Air Canada to indefinitely suspend all its operations in Cape Breton is the “final nail in the coffin” for air service to the island, according to the Sydney airport’s CEO. Air Canada had already suspended service between Sydney and Halifax earlier this fall, and announced Tuesday it will also cut service between Sydney and Toronto […]
Canada and Ontario invest in green infrastructure to support Tweed residents
TWEED—The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Ontario. That’s why they’re taking decisive action to help families, businesses and communities adapt to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, and support the creation of good middle-class jobs.