Month: October 2021

Waterloo Public Health added a new page to its dashboard on Friday that it says shows the effects of COVID-19 vaccinations in Waterloo Region. One of the charts shows that COVID-19 vaccines have prevented 785 severe outcomes in Waterloo Region, a number that includes 136 lives saved. Read more: Waterloo Region re-opening COVID-19 vaccine online […]

The Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) is warning its drivers of possible anti-mask protests on public transit scheduled for this weekend. Maureen Cosyn Heath, the city’s director of transit, said they’ve heard about the possibility of protests against masking and COVID-19 protocols on buses on Saturday. While nothing has indicated that there will be specific action […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 29, 2021 4:33 pm     Updated October 29, 2021 4:34 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Ontario plans to spend $36 million on mental health and addictions supports in Indigenous communities. The province says $20 million in programs […]

Jump to: Hospitalizations – Outbreaks – Schools – Vaccinations and testing – Ontario – Elgin and Oxford – Huron and Perth – Sarnia and Lambton The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported 11 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, though the total case count increased by 12. The MLHU is reporting a total of 14,463 cases, including […]

Waterloo Regional Police say they are holding a firearms and prohibited weapons amnesty program throughout the month of November. The program allows area residents to turn unwanted or unlicensed firearms and other weapons that are potentially illegal over to police while escaping prosecution for illegal possession. Read more: 4 Waterloo Region schools placed under hold […]

Ontario is reporting 419 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the provincial total to 599,259. Of the 419 new cases recorded, the data showed 231 were unvaccinated people, 24 were partially vaccinated people, 140 were fully vaccinated people and for 24 people the vaccination status was unknown. According to Friday’s report, 63 cases were recorded […]

For the second day in a row, Guelph’s public health unit is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 as the city’s total case count remained at 5,089. As of Thursday, active cases in the city fell to seven with two new recoveries reported. Read more: Ontario removes capacity limits allowing for Santa Claus parades, other […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 28, 2021 1:45 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ TORONTO — Ontario’s education minister says take-home COVID-19 tests will be available at all public schools across the province starting in a few weeks. The PCR tests have been available […]

TORONTO — Ontario won’t be adding COVID-19 vaccinations to the list of immunizations for students to attend school, but the province’s top doctor says he’ll be exercising caution when it comes to lifting public health measures in schools. Dr. Kieran Moore said Thursday it would be an additional burden to public health agencies, parents and […]

Ontario Provincial Police in Elgin County have identified the victim of a fatal head-on collision early Wednesday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene along Imperial Road in Malahide Township around 5:19 a.m. Wednesday for a collision involving a motor vehicle and a transport truck, police said. Investigators have determined the truck had been travelling […]

After a year of cancellations, ghosts and ghouls, witches and superheroes alike will be hitting the streets of London Ont., this Sunday night. As little critters go on their candy quest there are a few things health officials want people to keep in mind this Halloween. To ensure people have a COVID-safe Hallows’ Eve, the […]

Jump to: Hospitalizations – Outbreaks – Schools – Vaccinations and testing – Ontario – Elgin and Oxford – Huron and Perth – Sarnia and Lambton The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported 11 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, for a total of 14,451 cases. Of those, 127 are active (a decrease of one), 14,079 are recovered […]