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Ontario health units preparing for COVID vaccinations of kids aged five to 11

Ontario health units preparing for COVID vaccinations of kids aged five to 11

TORONTO — Ontario health units are developing plans for the vaccination of children aged five to 11 once COVID-19 shots are approved for them.
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Passengers told to expect delays after investigation at Toronto Billy Bishop Airport

Passengers told to expect delays after investigation at Toronto Billy Bishop Airport

TORONTO — Passengers at Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto are being warned to expect delays after police had to investigate an item found in someone's luggage.
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Ontario reports 653 new COVID-19 infections, six more deaths from virus

Ontario reports 653 new COVID-19 infections, six more deaths from virus

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 653 new COVID-19 cases and a total of six more deaths related to the virus.
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Two people charged with assault after anti-vaccine protest at Toronto mall

Two people charged with assault after anti-vaccine protest at Toronto mall

TORONTO — A man and a woman have been charged with assault in relation to an anti-vaccine protest at a Toronto mall. Police say two people were arrested Saturday after a clash between protestors and security staff at the Eaton Centre.
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Ontario's COVID-19 rates lower than expected due to public health measures: experts

Ontario's COVID-19 rates lower than expected due to public health measures: experts

TORONTO — Ontario's daily COVID-19 case counts are lower than what many experts had expected by now, and while they point to a number of factors for the relative relief, they say now is not the time to ease up on those measures.
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Ontario offers $2 million to help Wheatley recover from massive explosion

Ontario offers $2 million to help Wheatley recover from massive explosion

WHEATLEY, Ont. — A town in southwestern Ontario rocked by a massive explosion last month will be receiving up to $2 million from the provincial government to help with recovery efforts.
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Ontario eases capacity limits for some sports, event venues

Ontario eases capacity limits for some sports, event venues

TORONTO — Ontario is easing capacity limits at certain venues where proof of vaccination is required, paving the way for more people immunized against COVID-19 to attend conventions, concerts and Blue Jays games.
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London officials warn students to avoid mass street party held during homecoming

London officials warn students to avoid mass street party held during homecoming

LONDON, Ont. — A southwestern Ontario city has warned post-secondary students to avoid a large street party that's expected to be held this weekend.
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Youth-led rally demanding urgent climate action held at Ontario legislature

Youth-led rally demanding urgent climate action held at Ontario legislature

TORONTO — A large crowd has gathered outside Ontario's legislature to call for immediate government action to address climate change.
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Ontario public accounts show spending increase, relief from COVID supports

Ontario public accounts show spending increase, relief from COVID supports

TORONTO — Ontario reported a record spending increase in the first fiscal year of the pandemic but that figure was still lower than anticipated, prompting criticism the government held back funds that could have helped the fight against COVID-19.
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