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[ad_1] Ontario is reporting a record number of new COVID-19 cases just as Toronto and Peel enter a lockdown to control the rapid spread of the virus. The Ministry of Health says there were 1,589 new cases of the disease caused by the new coronavirus confirmed on Sunday, all of …

[ad_1] Toronto and Peel are officially under the lockdown phase of the Ontario framework for COVID-19 restrictions, which means that all non-essential retail stores are limited to curbside pickup and a wide range of other businesses are closed completely. The most affected regions entered the category at 12:01 am and …

[ad_1] The York region says companies that fail to abide by rules aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 could face fines of $ 5,000 per day. On Sunday evening, Dr. Karim Kurji, the region’s medical health officer, said he issued a class order, requiring companies such as meeting and …

[ad_1] The Associated Press Published Sunday, November 22, 2020 6:39 PM EST Last updated on Sunday, November 22, 2020 8:16 PM EST WAUWATOSA, Wis. – A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a shooting in a suburban Milwaukee shopping mall that injured eight people, authorities said Sunday. Wauwatosa Police …

[ad_1] The list of activities affected by a lockdown starting Monday in Toronto and the Peel region was not clearly disclosed, says the owner of a Toronto massage spa. While the Ontario government offered a partial list of what would remain open after the COVID-19 closure begins at 12:01, Kate …

[ad_1] Mayor John Tory is urging Toronto residents not to rush to stores to buy non-essential items this weekend amid reports of large crowd scenes in malls and other retail stores. “Everything I’ve learned … says crowd scenes are a place for the virus to spread. Even if everyone wears …

[ad_1] OTTAWA – Seven provinces signed a federal rental assistance program created as part of the national housing strategy, newly released documents show. So far, Liberals have only announced deals with four provinces to provide Canada Housing Benefit to vulnerable renters, such as low-income families, indigenous people, veterans and newcomers. …

[ad_1] With less than 48 hours before Toronto and the Peel region enter a second block, businesses are seeing an increase in people trying to access services before closing their doors. Salons and other personal service businesses, such as nail spas and wax bars, signal busy weekends. On Friday, The …

[ad_1] The Parkdale Community Food Bank is drawing attention on social media following an interesting “soup” fundraising initiative after donating a 14-year-old soup. In an Instagram post published Wednesday, the food bank announced that one of its community members has volunteered to eat a can of President’s Choice Chicken with …

[ad_1] Many shoppers are flocking to stores to stock up this weekend before Toronto and the Peel region enter a lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Since Friday evening, lineups have formed outside the department stores, including one outside Walmart in Eglinton and Pharmacy in Scarborough. Saturday …