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Ontario to have the amber-red warning system on school buses

Ontario to have the amber-red warning system on school buses

By some estimates, across the province, 30,000 drivers illegally pass a school bus every day
Health unit reports 58 new COVID cases in region, 12 in Bradford

Health unit reports 58 new COVID cases in region, 12 in Bradford

Three deaths were also reported in the region today
Local renters struggle as landlords cash-in on hot real estate market

Local renters struggle as landlords cash-in on hot real estate market

‘It’s not right, but it’s the reality right now,’ says realtor on house rental prices
Greyhound Canada to cut all routes, end operations

Greyhound Canada to cut all routes, end operations

The motor coach company said its remaining routes in Ontario and Quebec will cease permanently on Thursday
City seeks court injunction to prevent 'freedom' rallies in Barrie

City seeks court injunction to prevent 'freedom' rallies in Barrie

Legal action would restrain organizer from hosting and participating in any further gatherings on city property
Stay-at-home order extended to June 2

Stay-at-home order extended to June 2

Premier Doug Ford announced the extension today
Access to dental care and affordable prescription drugs expanded for vulnerable seniors

Access to dental care and affordable prescription drugs expanded for vulnerable seniors

Starting Aug. 1, eligibility thresholds for both programs will be updated to reflect the cost of living increases in Ontario
WATCH: Ford says stay-at-home order will need to be maintained until June 2

WATCH: Ford says stay-at-home order will need to be maintained until June 2

Youth aged 12-17 will be eligible to register for Pfizer vaccine as of May 31
Ontario reports 2,759 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 2,759 new COVID cases Thursday

Today's update also includes 3,455 recoveries, 192 new hospitalizations, and 31 deaths
Are you an essential worker working in BWG? You can now book a vaccine appointment

Are you an essential worker working in BWG? You can now book a vaccine appointment

BWG is on track to have roughly 65 percent of the eligible adults vaccinated by June 2