Ontario ob-gyns push back on policies advising against COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant or breastfeeding women
For Dr. Paula Cleiman, the first wave of the pandemic brought constant fear. Like many of her colleagues in a Toronto hospital, the emergency physician worried whether the new virus circulating the globe could spread through tiny particles in the air and whether her department would run out of protective gear. Nearly a full year later — and four months […]
Health-care worker from St. Catharines writes children’s book to help explain COVID-19 lockdown
During the first lockdown in March 2020, then 27-year-old Kelsey Peters was staying with her parents and siblings at their St. Catharines home. Unable to return to her work as a physiotherapist in England, Peters began to consider how difficult the lockdown must be for children who needed to remain away from friends, school and […]
Fire scare at Tobago Gulf City mall
Tobago Stephon Nicholas 3 Minutes Ago Fire officers at the scene of Tuesday night’s blaze at Gulf City Mall, Lowlands, Tobago. Photo David Reid A fire at a fast-food restaurant at Gulf City Mall, Lowlands, Tobago was quickly extinguished by fire officers on Tuesday evening. The fire broke out around 8 pm, the mall’s closing […]
Canadian dollar flirts with 79 cents US for 1st time since 2018
The value of Canada’s dollar approached 79 cents US for the first time in almost three years on Tuesday, as higher oil prices helped the loonie soar. The loonie was changing hands at 78.95 cents US early in the afternoon, its highest level since April 2018. The biggest catalyst for the move was the higher […]
Hospitals ramp down surgeries at University Health Network in Toronto because of COVID-19
Surgeons say early ramp-down procedures are happening at hospitals in Toronto within the University Health Network, meaning some procedures could be delayed. The action comes as hospitals try to manage their capacity given rising COVID-19 cases across the province. Katherine Ward speaks with one surgeon about the patients who will be most affected.
Photos of the day: January 5, 2021
News 31 Minutes Ago Quiet at Desperadoes Steel Orchestra pan yard on Victoria Avenue, with no Panorama for Carnival this year due to the pandemic. – SUREASH CHOLAI Newsday photographers captured some of these images reflecting the past 24 hours in Trinidad and Tobago. Other photos were submitted by readers like you. If you’d like […]
Rear-Admiral Craig Baines tapped to lead Canada’s navy
The Canadian navy is about to get a new commander. Gen. Jonathan Vance, the outgoing chief of the defence staff, issued a notice today stating that Rear-Admiral Craig Baines, the former naval commander on the East Coast, will be promoted to the rank of vice-admiral to take on the job of commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. He […]
London-Middlesex COVID-19 case surge continues as 4 deaths, record 184 cases reported – London
Jump to: Hospitalizations – Outbreaks – Schools – Vaccinations and Testing – Ontario – Elgin and Oxford – Huron and Perth – Sarnia and Lambton For the second day in a row, the London and Middlesex region set a staggering new single-day coronavirus case record Tuesday after local health officials reported 184 new infections along […]
I’ll be a culture advocate
News Corey Connelly 8 Minutes Ago PNM’s Kwesi Des Vignes, centre, arrives to file his nomination papers for Mason Hall/Moriah/Providence at the EBC office, Montessori Drive, Glen Road, Scarborough, Monday. – David Reid PNM candidate for Mason Hall/Moriah/Providence candidate in the January 25 THA election Kwesi Des Vignes says he intends to be an advocate […]
Ontario ob-gyns push back on hospital policies barring anyone pregnant, breastfeeding from COVID-19 vaccine
For Dr. Paula Cleiman, the first wave of the pandemic brought constant fear. Like many of her colleagues in a Toronto hospital, the emergency physician worried whether the new virus circulating the globe could spread through tiny particles in the air, and whether her department would run out of protective gear. Nearly a full year later — and […]
Cogeco reports internet outages across Ontario
Cogeco is reporting internet outages affecting several regions across the province. This is the second day of remote learning in Ontario. On Monday, students in Ontario began online learning due to the rising cases of the coronavirus across the province. Many have taken to social media, saying the outages have interrupted remote learning. Yup …#cogeco […]
Man charged for Moruga Christmas Day murder
News Ryan Hamilton-Davis 3 Minutes Ago Police have charged a 22-year-old Petit Valley man for the murder of Keveion Valentine Junior, who was stabbed in an argument on Christmas Day. Akiel Sylvester was charged with the murder after advice was given by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions George Busby on Monday. Reports said the 27-year-old […]