Skip to content

Beyond Local

Parks in Ontario will remain closed until May 31

Parks in Ontario will remain closed until May 31

Extension needed to keep people at home, safely containing spread of COVID-19, say government leaders
Read more >
ONTARIO: In the COVID-19 world, a new brand of justice is being served

ONTARIO: In the COVID-19 world, a new brand of justice is being served

'We've modernized the legal system by about 25 years in 25 days. It's really quite phenomenal the work that's been done,' says attorney general
Read more >
LIVE: Premier Doug Ford announces $900M in rent relief for businesses

LIVE: Premier Doug Ford announces $900M in rent relief for businesses

Ontario contributes to Canada Emergency Commerical Rent Assistance program; announcement on re-opening economy expected next week
Read more >
LIVE: Rent to be lowered by 75 per cent for some businesses, prime minister says

LIVE: Rent to be lowered by 75 per cent for some businesses, prime minister says

Federal government says commerical rent relief will be available for the next three months; PM to discuss gradual re-opening of the economy with premiers Friday
Read more >
COVID-19: Regulator backs away from statement on flight refunds, saying it's not 'binding'

COVID-19: Regulator backs away from statement on flight refunds, saying it's not 'binding'

The latest statement could open the door to more refunds from carriers that have cited the agency's stance in denying passenger requests to get back cash for services not rendered
Read more >
ONTARIO: No parades, no concerts, no fun? COVID-19 will ensure a summer like no other

ONTARIO: No parades, no concerts, no fun? COVID-19 will ensure a summer like no other

The prospect of a dull summer is better than the alternative, public health officials say, as a hasty move to lift restrictions could increase rate of infection, deaths
Read more >
ONTARIO: Jail guards allowed to wear masks during pandemic after deal reached

ONTARIO: Jail guards allowed to wear masks during pandemic after deal reached

A spokesman for the union said staff will be issued one mask per shift
Read more >
COVID-19: Long-term care 'needs to be changed,' Ford says as mother-in-law tests positive

COVID-19: Long-term care 'needs to be changed,' Ford says as mother-in-law tests positive

The premier announced a number of new measures to fight COVID-19 in group homes and shelters, but continued to face tough questions about the province's response as deaths mount in long-term care facilities
Read more >
CANADA: Would-be victim reveals Nova Scotia gunman had 'list of people to target', report says

CANADA: Would-be victim reveals Nova Scotia gunman had 'list of people to target', report says

According to The Globe and Mail, he apparently had a so-called hit-list
Read more >
STAT CAN: COVID-19 sparks health concerns for older people, financial fears for youth

STAT CAN: COVID-19 sparks health concerns for older people, financial fears for youth

The agency is calling its voluntary online survey a "crowdsourcing data initiative"
Read more >