The total number of global confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases surpassed 6 million; fatalities of 372,035; while the number of recoveries topped 2.53 million.
Category: Canadian News
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Ontario Takes Additional Steps to Protect Seniors in Retirement Homes during COVID-19
Province Makes Regulatory Amendments in Response to Pandemic May 30, 2020 7:00 A.M. TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government made amendments to the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 regulation, enabling the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) to better support seniors living in retirement homes during the COVID-19 outbreak. The regulation change increases the emergency payment the RHRA can pay...
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A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador announced on May 29 that “bubbles” that had been limited to two households could invite six additional people into their...
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Ontario Extending Covid-19 Emergency Orders until June 9
To build on the progress we have made to contain COVID-19, people should continue to follow these simple public health guidelines, practise physical distancing, wear a mask when it is a challenge to physical distance, and wash their hands regularly. If you think you have COVID-19 or may have been exposed to the virus, go to an assessment centre and get tested. Please stay safe.
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Twenty-nine of Canada’s 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
“Many have stuck very, very close to home,” he said. “One of the key things for us is trying to give Canadians opportunities to get out, as summer comes, to enjoy nature.
“It’s part of what Canada is for most Canadians.”
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‘Don’t be like Toronto:’ Calgary mayor warns against large gatherings in parks
Calgary’s mayor is warning citizens “don’t be like Toronto” and congregate in large numbers in parks. Naheed Nenshi made the comment in reference to thousands of people who squeezed into a downtown Toronto park on Saturday, despite calls from public health officials to avoid large gatherings. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called the behaviour “reckless” and suggested those who...
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Military reports ‘shocking’ conditions in Ontario nursing homes
TORONTO — A new report from the military helping battle COVID-19 in five long-term care facilities in Ontario has revealed extreme neglect and exposed the extent of the ugly conditions facing residents, prompting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to offer help for what he called an infuriating situation. The report found people left in filth for weeks,...
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Guns, drugs, cash seized in organized crime probe of Toronto area tow truck industry
Police: competition for control of towing market has led to murders, arsons, assaults
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Federal deficit likely now at $260 billion due to COVID-19, Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) says
OTTAWA — Parliament’s spending watchdog says the estimated federal deficit for the year has likely risen to about $260 billion with new measures rolled out in recent weeks. Budget officer Yves Giroux previously estimated the federal deficit at $252.1 billion this fiscal year on account of a sharp increase in spending on emergency aid and a subsequent drop...
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Ontario Premier says anyone who wants a COVID-19 test will be able to get one
The Ministry of Health said it completed 11,383 tests yesterday, which is still well below the province’s capacity of 21,000 tests per day.