Ontario Confirms Second Presumptive Case of Wuhan Novel Coronavirus
TORONTO — Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed that the wife of the province’s first case of Wuhan novel coronavirus has tested positive for the virus at Ontario’s public health laboratory. Since arriving in Toronto with her husband, this individual has been in self-isolation. “We are working alongside Toronto Public Health, who […]
Historic Agreement for French-Language in Ontario
TORONTO — Today, Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities, Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Francophone Affairs and Mélanie Joly, Federal Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, signed a historic funding agreement on behalf of the governments of Ontario and Canada to support the Université de l’Ontario français, the first French-language university governed by and […]
Mike Harris’s ‘common sense’ attack on Ontario schools is back — and so are teachers’ strikes
This week, Ontario teachers have planned provincewide rotating strikes. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario says this is the first time in more than 20 years that four education unions have moved into a strike position. This news comes after months of discontent among teachers’ unions and a December job action by the union representing Ontario secondary school teachers. For […]
Minister Ernie Hardeman’s Speech at the 2020 Rural Ontario Municipal Association Annual Conference
Check against delivery Good morning everyone! I’m delighted to join you today, I’d like to thank Chair Allan Thompson, and all of this year’s organizers, for putting this great event together. I’ve had the privilege of chairing ROMA, and I can appreciate how much work goes into making this event happen. I want to say […]
Ontario’s English Catholic teachers announce one-day strike next week
TORONTO — Ontario’s English Catholic teachers will hold a one-day strike next week that will affect elementary and secondary schools, the union representing teachers in that system said Monday as talks with the province appeared to have stalled. The president of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association said the union’s 45,000 members will walk off […]
False alarm at Canada nuclear plant shakes Ontario residents
An alert about an “incident” at a nuclear power station near Toronto was sent out to millions of people by mistake. The provincial government in Ontario has apologized and announced a “full investigation.” Residents across the Canadian province of Ontario woke up Sunday morning to an emergency message on their mobile phones warning of an […]
Cannabis edibles to be available at licensed Ontario stores next week but supply will be limited
Some edible cannabis products will be available in stores as early as next week but officials with Ontario’s pot distributor are warning that supplies will be limited at first. Cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals were officially legalized in October but due to a 60-day approval period imposed by Health Canada, there was a delay in […]
Erie Otters, BayHawks to wear special jerseys in games
Star Wars Night and Pepperoni Balls’ return on upcoming schedule The Erie Otters hockey team and Erie BayHawks basketball team both have announced promotions that will have their players wearing special jerseys in upcoming games at Erie Insurance Arena. The Otters unveiled their special jerseys for their Star Wars Night game on Saturday at 7 […]
Olivia and Liam are the Most Popular Baby Names in Ontario
TORONTO — With nine years at the top of Ontario’s baby names list, Olivia could be the baby name of the decade. From January, 2010 to December, 2018, Ontario has registered more than 8,300 baby girls named Olivia. Here are Ontario’s top baby names for 2018: Boys […]
Auditor general’s report finds Ontario not using ‘sound evidence’ in climate change plan
Ontario’s auditor general says the Ford government’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and battle climate change is not supported by sound evidence. Bonnie Lysysk’s 2019 report found that Ontario is overestimating the potential impact of its new environmental plan. She said the government has also miscalculated some estimates and made policy changes that could […]
Ontario Takes Action Against Opioid Manufacturers and Wholesalers
TORONTO — Attorney General Doug Downey issued the following statement regarding legal action to address Ontario’s opioid crisis: “Legislation to hold opioid manufacturers and wholesalers accountable for their role in our province’s opioid crisis has passed third reading in the Ontario legislature. The opioid crisis has cost the people of Ontario enormously, in lives lost […]
McDavid, O’Reilly lead group of more than a dozen pro skaters
A total of 13 former Erie Otters have suited up for NHL teams during the 2019-20 season. Connor McDavid remains one of the league’s most productive players in Edmonton while Ryan O’Reilly is trying to defend the Stanley Cup with his teammates in St. Louis. Speaking of teammates, how about linemates Alex DeBrincat and Dylan […]