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Ontario’s province-wide lockdown began at 12:01 a.m. Here’s what the restrictions look like

Boxing day shopping is a lot different this year for Ontario residents after the province went into a pandemic lockdown at 12:01 a.m. While restrictions were already in effect in areas such as Toronto, Peel and York Region, the rest of southern Ontario is now… Read More »Ontario’s province-wide lockdown began at 12:01 a.m. Here’s what the restrictions look like

Today’s coronavirus news: TDSB closes Thorncliffe Park elementary school amid rising number of students testing positive for COVID-19; Ontario’s auditor general to release annual report; Some New York

The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Monday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available. 6:55 a.m.: Chinese vaccine company Sinovac announced Monday that it is planning to complete a new facility to double… Read More »Today’s coronavirus news: TDSB closes Thorncliffe Park elementary school amid rising number of students testing positive for COVID-19; Ontario’s auditor general to release annual report; Some New York

Torstar announces new chief client officer and chief corporate development officer

Less than three months after acquiring Torstar, owners Jordan Bitove and Paul Rivett have announced two new hires to improve the news publisher’s ability to work with advertisers and form partnerships. On Tuesday, the Toronto Star publisher said that former CEO of MKTG Canada Michael… Read More »Torstar announces new chief client officer and chief corporate development officer

COVID-19’s impact on women’s mental health is on the rise, CAMH study says

The pandemic’s disproportionate impact on women’s mental health grew in late September, as a new survey reveals women are displaying higher anxiety levels for the first time in months. Experts say the results reflect growing anxiety surrounding the home, with children’s return to school and… Read More »COVID-19’s impact on women’s mental health is on the rise, CAMH study says

‘We will lock you up.’ Ontario announces overhaul of tow truck industry amid turf war

Ontario is overhauling the GTA’s violence-plagued towing industry and assembling a task force, the provincial government announced Monday. The province-led task force will help develop a regulatory model that will “increase safety and enforcement, clarify protections for consumers, improve industry standards and consider tougher penalties… Read More »‘We will lock you up.’ Ontario announces overhaul of tow truck industry amid turf war