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Nearly 150 area COVID cases reported in January linked to gatherings

Nearly 150 area COVID cases reported in January linked to gatherings

Region's medical officer of health says enforcement a key to success of province's stay-at-home order
Calls to Kids Help Phone soar amid pandemic

Calls to Kids Help Phone soar amid pandemic

As the number of young Canadians reckoning with unprecedented stress on their mental health grows, so does the reliance on easy-to-access, centralized national services
Ontario reports 2,961 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 2,961 new COVID cases today

The province has also confirmed 74 deaths, and 109 new hospitalizations today
Paramedics anxious to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccine

Paramedics anxious to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccine

'From our perspective, it’s just a big frustration that we keep getting shoved down the list and not considered front-line workers and not a priority,' says union representative
Ontario to lay out 'legal parameters' of stay-at-home order today

Ontario to lay out 'legal parameters' of stay-at-home order today

As of tomorrow, residents will have to stay home except for essential purposes such as grocery shopping, accessing health care and exercising
BEYOND LOCAL: Theatre shows how the art of inclusion can help build a better Canada in 2021

BEYOND LOCAL: Theatre shows how the art of inclusion can help build a better Canada in 2021

The power of storytelling can facilitate dialogue and community building
6 more U.K. variant cases of COVID-19 confirmed in York Region

6 more U.K. variant cases of COVID-19 confirmed in York Region

There are now seven confirmed cases of the faster-spreading strain, including two in Georgina and one in Richmond Hill not linked to travel
COLUMN: During this tough time, brighten some spirits and leave those Christmas lights on

COLUMN: During this tough time, brighten some spirits and leave those Christmas lights on

In this week's Everything King, Wendy urges readers to put a little sparkle into the lives of others; 'It might well be worth the extra few cents on the hydro bill'
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Have an amazing day
Freezing drizzle advisory in effect this morning

Freezing drizzle advisory in effect this morning

Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas, Environment Canada says