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'We're going through the valley of tears,' Toronto cardinal says of pandemic

'We're going through the valley of tears,' Toronto cardinal says of pandemic

TORONTO — Catholic churches in Toronto are shutting their doors on the eve of Holy Week after the Ontario government deemed all places of worship non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic and ordered them closed.
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COVID-19 measures temporary but necessary, Legault says as numbers jump

COVID-19 measures temporary but necessary, Legault says as numbers jump

MONTREAL — Quebec authorities reported a significant jump in the number of COVID-19 cases for the second straight day Tuesday, pushing the number over 1,000.
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"I do" or "I don't": COVID-19 forcing engaged couples to make tough decisions

"I do" or "I don't": COVID-19 forcing engaged couples to make tough decisions

TORONTO — When Giovanna Loureiro and Jeffrey Nunes get married this Friday, it won't be with their 150 invited guests, nor at the lush greenhouse venue they had booked in Newmarket, Ont.
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What's essential? A look at businesses that can stay open in Ontario

What's essential? A look at businesses that can stay open in Ontario

TORONTO — As of 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, only businesses deemed essential workplaces will be allowed to remain open in Ontario during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Ontario ordering non-essential businesses to close

Ontario ordering non-essential businesses to close

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered the closure Monday of all non-essential businesses in the province to help curb the spread of COVID-19. It will take effect Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. and will last for at least 14 days.
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Mayor of town that has seen all Quebec's COVID-19 deaths feels left in dark

Mayor of town that has seen all Quebec's COVID-19 deaths feels left in dark

MONTREAL — The mayor of a Quebec town that has seen all four of the province's COVID-19 deaths to date says he is having trouble getting information from local health officials.
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Quebec to close non-essential businesses until April 13 as COVID-19 cases spike

Quebec to close non-essential businesses until April 13 as COVID-19 cases spike

Quebec Premier Francois Legault hit the "pause" button on his province's economy on Monday, ordering all non-essential businesses to close until April 13 as the number of COVID-19 cases more than doubled to 628.
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Ford says it's not realistic for Ontario schools to reopen April 6

Ford says it's not realistic for Ontario schools to reopen April 6

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford acknowledged Monday that he doesn't think it is realistic to expect the province's public schools to reopen on April 6.
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Don't take Aspirin to prevent first stroke, heart disease: new guidelines

Don't take Aspirin to prevent first stroke, heart disease: new guidelines

OTTAWA — A new guideline from Heart and Stroke Foundation says a daily dose of Aspirin could do more harm than good for those at low risk of stroke or heart disease.
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Ontario to keep some child care centres open to help health care workers

Ontario to keep some child care centres open to help health care workers

TORONTO — Some child care centres will stay open for the kids of health-care workers and first responders, in a move the Ontario government said will help workers focus on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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