Category Archives: Regional News
Ontario Moving To Step Two Of Reopening Before Canada Day
It's official; the province will be moving to step 2 of its reopening plan two days ahead of schedule and just in time for Canada Day. Health Minister Christine Elliot says the decision was made becau...
Jun 24, 2021
Amber Alert Ended For 1 Year Old From Ottawa, Found Safe
An Amber alert issued early this morning for a mssing 1 year old Ottawa child has ended. Police reported the child missing just before 4:00 this morning. According to police, one person is in custody....
Jun 04, 2021
Pfizer Vaccine Approved By Health Canada For Kids Aged 12-15
Health Canada has approved the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 12-15. Dr. Supriya Sharma, the agency’s chief medical adviser says clinical trials in the United States show the vaccine is safe and v...
May 05, 2021
It’s Tax Deadline Day!
Today is Canada's 2021 tax deadline. Ottawa did not prolong the tax season, despite continued shutdowns due to COVID-19. Last year’s tax deadline was extended to June 1, but not this year. Midni...
Apr 30, 2021
Auditor General Report Maintains Province Wasn’t Prepared or Equipped to Deal with Pandemic
Ontario's Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk has released a damning report that maintains the Province wasn't "prepared or equipped" to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. The reasons outlined in the report inclu...
Apr 28, 2021
Ford Government Abruptly Amends Temporary Police Enforcement Powers Amid Backlash
The Ford government has altered the temporary powers it is granting police after receiving blowback over the move to allow officers to arbitrarily stop and question people to enforce the provincewide ...
Apr 17, 2021
Ontario Grants Police New Stay-At-Home Order Enforcement Powers To Stop Individuals, Vehicles
The Ford government is granting police officers new powers to enforce the provincewide stay-at-home order. Ontario’s Solicitor General Sylvia Jones says moving forward police will have the autho...
Apr 16, 2021
Covid: Active Case Load In Grey Bruce Rises To 169 As Health Unit Confirms 32 New Positives
The Grey Bruce Health Unit reported 32 new Covid cases in the region on Friday. According to Public Health, 10 people in Owen Sound, seven in Grey Highlands, three in Southgate, three in Blue Mountain...
Apr 16, 2021
Health Canada Advises Masks Containing Graphene Should Not Be Used Due To Potential Health Risks
Health Canada has issued an advisory urging Canadians to not use face masks that contain graphene, due to the potential of inhaling particles that may pose health risks. The federal regulator says its...
Apr 03, 2021
Lecce Confirms Spring Break 2021 Will Go Ahead
The Spring Break will happen as planned in April. Today Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce also confirmed the plan right now is to have students return to in-class learning after the break, whic...
Mar 31, 2021
