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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Two nursing home residents now among province’s COVID-19 fatalities

Two nursing home residents now among province’s COVID-19 fatalities

An Oshawa woman and a Hamilton woman died after being confirmed positive for COVID-19
Lake Simcoe Conservation areas closed to the public

Lake Simcoe Conservation areas closed to the public

The conservation areas will not be maintained until further notice
Orillia woman among four new COVID-19 cases confirmed in region

Orillia woman among four new COVID-19 cases confirmed in region

Woman in hospital after 'community transmission of COVID-19; 'It’s entirely possible for us to go out into the community and get infected with this virus'
Playgrounds in Bradford West Gwillimbury are now closed

Playgrounds in Bradford West Gwillimbury are now closed

Effective today, playgrounds in Bradford are closed
Innisfil declares state of emergency

Innisfil declares state of emergency

'Declaring a state of emergency is our way of sending the strongest possible message to our community to stay home,' says mayor
Labs confirm 85 more cases in Ontario, one more death

Labs confirm 85 more cases in Ontario, one more death

There are more unconfirmed cases in communities across the province, states medical officer of health
Dollarama says stores recognized as essential service in Ontario and Quebec

Dollarama says stores recognized as essential service in Ontario and Quebec

MONTREAL — Dollarama Inc. says it has been recognized as an essential business in Ontario and Quebec, where the governments have mandated non-essential businesses close in an effort to slow the COVID-19 pandemic.
Financial resources available for Canadians during COVID-19 pandemic

Financial resources available for Canadians during COVID-19 pandemic

The government has implemented a variety of programs and benefits for those seeking financial support during the global pandemic
Ontario government defines essential services

Ontario government defines essential services

Other business-owners encouraged to continue operations through work-from-home and other innovative business models, says Ford
Mother of hospitalized Bradford woman with COVID-19 thankful for community support

Mother of hospitalized Bradford woman with COVID-19 thankful for community support

Mother of Bradford woman in hospital asks for prayers and support from the community as her daughter fights for her life after testing positive for COVID-19