Category Archives: Regional News
Another Official Resigns Over Holiday Travel
Yet another official has resigned over taking a vacation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Doug Ford's office said in a statement last night that he accepted the resignation of Linda Hasenfratz, C...
Jan 20, 2021
OPP Focus On Non-Compliance In Businesses, Gatherings In Stay-At-Home Order Enforcement
The OPP has shared details about its enforcement approach for the provincial government’s new stay-at-home order. Provincial Police say its officers will enforce the order under the Emergency Ma...
Jan 16, 2021
Ontario Government Details Broad Vaccination Timeline
The Ontario government provided an update on the province’s broader vaccination timeline for 2021 at a press conference Wednesday afternoon. Chair of the Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force...
Jan 13, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Calculator Predicts Your Vaccination Date
A new online tool predicts when you can expect to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID vaccine calculator was created by a University of Guelph graduate. It uses several factors such as a person's ...
Jan 11, 2021
Capital Riot Suspect Called “Horn Guy” Arrested
A suspect nicknamed “Horn Guy” who was wanted following a violent riot at the US Capitol has been identified and arrested. According to the Department of Justice, Jake Angeli, who was phot...
Jan 10, 2021
Remember This Guy? He’s Been Arrested In Florida
A Florida man who was photographed carrying the lectern from the House of Representative chambers during the riot at the U.S. Capitol has been arrested. According to jail records, 36-year-old Adam Chr...
Jan 09, 2021
Mushroom Recall
There's a mushroom recall. Monaghan Mushrooms Ltd. is recalling its Belle Grove brand Whole White Mushrooms because the product may be contaminated with the bacteria that causes botulism. The CFIA say...
Jan 09, 2021
Premier Warns Of Extended Lockdown
Premier Doug Ford is appealing to the public to follow public health guidelines, or the province-wide lockdown will be extended past the current January 23rd deadline. This morning Ford said public he...
Jan 08, 2021
Ethical Framework Guiding Province’s Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution
The Province has released an ethical framework outlining how they are making decisions during the Covid-19 vaccination rollout. Equity, Fairness, Public Trust, Minimizing Harm and Maximising Benefits ...
Dec 30, 2020
Chevrolet Goods Deeds Cup. Interview with Caroline Ouellette
The Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup promotion is underway and runs into February. Former Canadian national women’s ice hockey team member Caroline Ouellette is an ambassador for the program. She...
Dec 21, 2020
