[ad_1] The Canadian public broadcaster has moved to address concerns about a controversial new advertising initiative that has outraged some past and present employees. But a former top CBC editor says the passages aren’t enough, and he’s become the last to add his voice to the critical chorus. According to …
Read More »Ontario urged to expand COVID testing in schools in the wake of “frightening” results in Thorncliffe Park
[ad_1] Ontario is urged to expand staff and student testing, especially at hotspots, after the first site in Toronto uncovered about 19 cases in an elementary school. “When it comes to our schools and the safety of our students … we need a robust and fully staffed school testing program,” …
Read More »Mississauga is moving to restrict department stores to only selling essential items
[ad_1] Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie announced Wednesday that council members would file a motion at the Peel region council meeting on Thursday to restrict department stores from selling only essential items. At the city’s COVID-19 briefing, Crombie approached small businesses in his region directly. After apologizing for the impact of …
Read More »Square One and other GTA malls extend hours this weekend before Monday lockout
[ad_1] Several large malls are extending their hours this weekend to curb the expected increase in peak hours before Peel and Toronto return to lockdown on Monday. Square One will be open for three extended hours from 10am to 9pm in order to “handle an expected increase in visitors” around …
Read More »Coronavirus news today: Ontario reports 1,581 cases of COVID-19; The United States reports a new daily high of 184,514 cases; Toronto enforces “red zone” restrictions today
[ad_1] The last one coronavirus news from Canada and around the world on Saturday. This file will be updated later in the day. Web links to longer stories, if available. 11:30: The number of people who tested positive for the coronavirus has risen to a new daily high in the …
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