Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

School closures a result of government's "cheap" approach, teachers' unions say

Local education leaders criticize Ford government for holding off on measures like smaller class sizes, mandatory student vaccinations.

Jan 3, 2022 5:18 PM Read more >

Rapid-antigen test giveaway this week at Edgewater Park Public School site

Pop-up clinics will be held, starting at 7 a.m., on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Jan 3, 2022 2:09 PM Read more >

NWHU reports 256 new COVID-19 cases

Number of residents in hospital with the virus rises to nine.

Jan 3, 2022 1:50 PM Read more >

Bearskin Lake seeks military help

At least 174 people in the remote community have been diagnosed with COVID-19, crippling critical municipal operations.

Jan 3, 2022 12:48 PM Read more >

Ontario brings back COVID-19 restrictions, virtual learning

Province moves back to modified version of step 2 in its reopening plan, closing indoor venues and moving classes online.

Jan 3, 2022 11:40 AM Read more >

Health Unit reports record 306 new COVID-19 cases

Health Unit also announces another death, the 71st in the district since the pandemic began.

Jan 3, 2022 11:11 AM Read more >

Report: Ontario considering online learning for 2 weeks, closing gyms and no indoor dining

Restrictions on dining and gyms would be in place for three weeks, according to City News report.

Jan 2, 2022 9:58 PM Read more >

Ontario overhauls COVID policies, restricting testing and cutting isolation periods

Other new measures include fourth vaccine doses for LTC residents, lower capacity limits at events.

Dec 30, 2021 5:01 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak declared over at St. Elizabeth School

COVID-19 outbreak resolved at St. Elizabeth School.

Dec 30, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Return to school delayed until Jan. 5

Two day extension to holiday break intended to provide time for schools to implement some new measures on ventilation, masking.

Dec 30, 2021 3:35 PM Read more >