Transmission of COVID-19 in schools still ‘very unlikely,’ Dr. Bonnie Henry says
Despite widespread concern about transmission of COVID-19 in schools, Dr. Bonnie Henry said the data so far suggests schools are a “very safe” place to be during the pandemic. The provincial health officer presented modelling Wednesday showing that while there have been hundreds of cases where staff and students were potentially exposed to the novel […]
Coronavirus: Middlesex-London, Elgin-Oxford and Lambton set records for new cases – London
Jump to: Hospitalizations – Outbreaks – Schools – Vaccinations and Testing – Ontario – Elgin and Oxford – Huron and Perth – Sarnia and Lambton The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reporting another record for new coronavirus cases with 88 reported Wednesday. The update brings the region’s total case count to 2,696, of which 2,106 […]
TT judge elected to International Criminal Court
News Jada Loutoo 3 Hrs Ago Justice Althea Alexis-Windsor – FILE PHOTO HIGH COURT judge Justice Althea Alexis-Windsor has been elected to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for 2021-2030. She was one of six judges elected after eight rounds of voting which began on December 18.There were six vacancies at the court. Alexis-Windsor was elected in […]
Company plans to build $107M fibre-optic cable from Newfoundland to Nunavut
A Toronto-based company says it has plans to bring fibre-optic internet to Iqaluit by 2022. CanArctic Inuit Networks says in a release that it will construct a fibre-optic line more than 2,000 kilometres long between Clarenville, N.L. and Iqaluit. The project would cost $107 million and will be known as the SednaLink. All internet services […]
Final $10,000 Ironstone Impact donation goes to My Sister’s Place – London
My Sister’s Place is the 10th and final winner of a $10,000 Ironstone Impact donation because of their work helping women and children fleeing violence in London. The donation is a part of the company’s “10 weeks of Ironstone Impact.” In celebration of the company’s 10-year anniversary, The Ironstone Building Company is donating $10,000 each […]
No large crowds at supermarkets
News Rhianna Mc Kenzie 3 Minutes Ago This Massy Stores worker helps customers put their groceries in their car at Westmoorings on Wednesday. – ROGER JACOB With two days left before Christmas, supermarkets were not overly crowded on Wednesday afternoon as many stores worked to ensure shoppers observed physical distancing. Massy Stores’ West Mall location […]
Federal government funds Canadian Red Cross Supporting up to 20 Additional Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes
TORONTO — Through funding provided by the federal government, Canadian Red Cross teams are providing short-term support to an additional 20 long-term care and retirement homes in Ontario. They will assist with ongoing efforts to keep residents, staff and caregivers safe in homes facing significant challenges due to COVID-19.
White nationalist Paul Fromm received federal COVID-19 relief money to fund his groups
Anti-hate groups are urging the federal government to reconsider which employers can apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) after self-described white nationalist Paul Fromm received COVID-19 relief funds for two of his groups. Vice first reported he received money for the Canadian Association for Free Expression (CAFE) after the government published a searchable registry of companies that have […]
Western University grads create company to make a better starter bra for tween girls – London
Two Western University Ivy School of Business graduates have a new business, doing away with the discomfort and awkwardness for young girls buying their first bra. Jessica Miao, 22 and Chloe Beaudoin, 22, are the founders of Apricotton, an online bra company that has created a sports bra for tween girls, that fits better and […]
PM slams criticism of meeting with Venezuelan envoy
News Narissa Fraser 2 Minutes Ago Dr Keith Rowley THE Prime Minister is unfazed by the Opposition’s criticism of a meeting between himself and Venezuelan Ambassador Carlos Amador Perez Silva. He said, “Their head just hard. They’re not learning.” Dr Rowley met with Perez Silva on Monday at the Diplomatic Centre in St Ann’s. In […]
Ontario Welcomes Health Canada Approval of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
TORONTO ― Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement following Health Canada’s approval of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine:
Vice-Admiral Art McDonald to be named new chief of the defence staff: sources
Vice-Admiral Art McDonald will be named Canada’s chief of the defence staff, CBC has learned. McDonald has served as the chief of the naval staff and commander of the Royal Canadian Navy since June 2019. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to make the announcement at a 1 p.m. ET news conference. McDonald would replace Gen. Jonathan Vance, […]