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List of Ontario regions where schools are reopening for in-person classes

List of Ontario regions where schools are reopening for in-person classes

The Ontario government announced Wednesday that most schools will reopen for in-person learning next week, though some hotspot regions will have to wait until the following week.
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COVID-19: Quebec won't set up police checkpoints to limit travel between regions

COVID-19: Quebec won't set up police checkpoints to limit travel between regions

MONTREAL — Quebec's public security minister rejected calls on Wednesday from opposition parties to set up police checkpoints limiting travel between regions when some COVID-19 health orders are relaxed next week.
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Toronto to launch pilot that sends crisis workers, not police, to some calls

Toronto to launch pilot that sends crisis workers, not police, to some calls

TORONTO — A pilot project that sends crisis-support workers instead of police to certain 911 calls in Toronto is set to begin sometime next year, following widespread calls for police reform.
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Ontario launching autism program in March with initial enrolment of 600 children

Ontario launching autism program in March with initial enrolment of 600 children

TORONTO — Ontario's new autism services program will launch in March for 600 children following months of delay, but critics said it would do little to help thousands of families who remain waiting for support.
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Investigation of freight train derailment underway in Goderich, Ont.

Investigation of freight train derailment underway in Goderich, Ont.

GODERICH, Ont. — Officials say an investigation is underway after a train derailment demolished two vehicles and an outbuilding in Goderich, Ont., on Monday.
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Child labour behind every Canadian's grocery haul, and it may get worse: World Vision

Child labour behind every Canadian's grocery haul, and it may get worse: World Vision

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A World Vision report warns Canadians could be contributing to child labour with every grocery trip. The “Risky Goods” report estimates more than $3.
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Data migration affects Ontario's COVID-19 case count

Data migration affects Ontario's COVID-19 case count

TORONTO — Ongoing development of a provincial case-management system led to Ontario's daily case count being significantly underestimated on Tuesday, the government said.
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Quebec to reopen stores, salons and museums across the province after drop in cases

Quebec to reopen stores, salons and museums across the province after drop in cases

MONTREAL — Non-essential stores, personal care salons and museums across Quebec will be allowed to reopen next week, Premier Francois Legault announced Tuesday following a steady drop in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations.
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Ontario won't make Feb. 5 goal of vaccinating all LTC, high-risk retirement residents

Ontario won't make Feb. 5 goal of vaccinating all LTC, high-risk retirement residents

TORONTO — Vaccine supply delays mean Ontario won't meet its goal of giving all nursing-home residents the first dose of a COVID-19 shot by Friday.
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'Kids are not all right,' mental health among Ontario children deteriorating

'Kids are not all right,' mental health among Ontario children deteriorating

TORONTO — Ceilidh Chopowick says she is not all right, but she's trying. It has been a difficult year for the Grade 10 student from Pickering, Ont. "There are days I don't feel motivated to do anything and I stay in bed," Chopowick says.
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