TORONTO — The Ontario government has released its long-awaited COVID-19 vaccination verification app.
Ontario moving to step two of reopening plan on June 30
TORONTO — Ontario will be entering step two of its “Roadmap to Reopen” plan on June 30, two days earlier than previously anticipated.
Ontario to accelerate rollout of second doses of COVID-19 vaccine
TORONTO – The Ontario government says it has reached its target of administering first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to 65 per cent of adults ahead of schedule.
Ontario to accelerate rollout of second doses of COVID-19 vaccine
TORONTO – The Ontario government says it has reached its target of administering first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to 65 per cent of adults ahead of schedule. And as of May 31, the province is moving ahead with second dose appointments, starting with Ontarians over 80 years old.
Ontario to go ahead with second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine
TORONTO – The Ontario government is proceeding with administering second doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The decision was announced in a press release on May 21.
Ontario extends stay-at-home order until June 2
TORONTO – As expected, the Ontario government has announced the current stay-at-home order has been extended until at least June 2.
Provincial government announces paid sick days plan
TORONTO – After voting down a paid sick day program nearly two dozen times over the past year, the Ontario government has changed its tune. On April 28, the provincial government announced its plan to introduce a paid leave program for workers impacted by COVID-19.
Palmerston Legion donates $34,500 to local organizations
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Legion’s Catch the Ace committee has announced five local recipients of nearly $35,000 in funds raised by its latest round of Catch the Ace draws.
Moorefield native to enter Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame
GUELPH – A Moorefield native is being enshrined into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame (OAHF).
New COVID-19 modelling shows Ontario at ‘dangerous point’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents should be "very concerned" about new provincial COVID-19 modelling and act immediately to help avoid the worst-case scenario. That was the message relayed by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health on Jan. 12.
Modelling: Ontario’s ICU occupancy will be above 300 beds by Dec. 31
TORONTO – The province’s latest COVID-19 modelling shows that continuing case growth will increase outbreaks in long-term care homes, congregate settings and put a strain on the province’s intensive care units (ICUs).
Province recommends restricting holiday celebrations to your own household
TORONTO – The holidays, like many things in 2020, are going to look different this year due to COVID-19. On Nov. 25, the province offered “preliminary guidance” on how to safely celebrate this holiday season.
Ontario may have avoided worst-case COVID-19 scenario: health experts
TORONTO – Provincial health experts say projections indicate Ontario may have avoided the worst-case scenario for the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. That said, case numbers are not expected to decline, as officials expect between 800 to 1,200 new cases per days for most of November.
Local auto dealership makes multi-year pledge to area hospitals
LISTOWEL – What was expected to be a run of the mill cheque presentation to two local hospitals was, in fact, something much greater.
Premier declares Ontario is now in second wave of COVID-19
TORONTO – On the same day that Ontario reported 700 new cases of COVID-19 – the highest recorded number since the beginning of the pandemic – Premier Doug Ford stated that Ontario is now in the second wave of the pandemic.