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Toronto restaurant owner arrested for breaking COVID-19 restrictions

Toronto restaurant owner arrested for breaking COVID-19 restrictions

TORONTO — The owner of a small chain of barbecue restaurants has been arrested for breaking COVID-19 restrictions.
Half of Ontario hospitals in poor state of repair; accountability office says

Half of Ontario hospitals in poor state of repair; accountability office says

TORONTO — Almost half of Ontario's hospitals are in poor repair, a situation far worse than for the provinces roads, bridges and other infrastructure, the Financial Accountability Office reported on Thursday.
Boy dead, officer injured in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.; police watchdog investigating

Boy dead, officer injured in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.; police watchdog investigating

Ontario's police watchdog says a young boy is dead and a provincial police officer is injured after an incident in Kawartha Lakes.
Essential business distinction leaves some in Peel, Toronto without options

Essential business distinction leaves some in Peel, Toronto without options

TORONTO — Christmas decorations, clothes and kitchenware are visible from the front window of National Thrift on Toronto's Keele Street, but people who stop by are greeted with a sign on the door that says the store is closed due to Covid-19 restrict
Ontario moves to cap delivery app fees in regions where indoor dining banned

Ontario moves to cap delivery app fees in regions where indoor dining banned

TORONTO — Ontario is set to cap the fees third-party delivery apps impose on restaurants in regions where indoor dining is prohibited, in a bid to protect what profits restaurants can still make during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ontario law to end clock changes will take effect if Quebec, New York follow

Ontario law to end clock changes will take effect if Quebec, New York follow

Ontario has decided to stop changing the clocks twice a year — if Quebec and New York State follow suit. A bill introduced by Tory politician Jeremy Roberts passed in the legislature Wednesday.
Five Things To Know: Auditor general's report on Ontario's COVID-19 response

Five Things To Know: Auditor general's report on Ontario's COVID-19 response

TORONTO — Ontario's auditor general released a report on Wednesday that sharply criticized the province's COVID-19 response.
Percentage of Quebecers over 70 years old with COVID-19 rises, worrying authorities

Percentage of Quebecers over 70 years old with COVID-19 rises, worrying authorities

MONTREAL — The percentage of COVID-19 cases in Quebec among people over the age of 70 is increasing, but the number is significantly below what was reported during the peak of the pandemic's first wave. However, Dr.
London, Ont. police charge three 'Freedom Rally' organizers

London, Ont. police charge three 'Freedom Rally' organizers

LONDON, Ont. — Police in London, Ont., have charged three organizers of a weekend anti-lockdown rally. The three women from the city were charged with violating provincial rules against large outdoor gatherings.
Toronto to maintain more outdoor spaces during winter due to COVID-19 pandemic

Toronto to maintain more outdoor spaces during winter due to COVID-19 pandemic

The City of Toronto will ramp up winter maintenance so residents can spend more time outdoors. Mayor John Tory says the city wants people to stay active despite COVID-19, even in sub-zero temperatures.