Coronavirus, a pneumonia-like illness, is spreading throughout China with more than 500 confirmed cases and counting since the end of the year. With Lunar New Year just three days away, the country has become a popular travel destination for many…
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Afghan community mourns death of 15-year-old fatally shot outside high school
January 22 2020 5:45pm Hundreds gathered at a Scarborough mosque for the funeral of a 15-year-old shot and killed Monday down the street from his high school. Caryn Lieberman reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if(…
‘Risk remains low’: Ont. Health Minister says no cases of coronavirus in Canada
January 22 2020 4:35pm Ontario’s Health Minister Christine Elliott spoke Wednesday about the coronavirus, saying that there has been no cases in Canada as the risk “remains low” and that they are ready to deal with it should a case…
Some elementary school boards not issuing report cards amid labour action
January 21 2020 11:31pm While labour action continues across Ontario, some elementary school boards announced on Tuesday they will not be issuing term one report cards. Erica Vella reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof…
Thornhill woman helping to feed the Hungry North of the GTA
January 21 2020 6:34pm Hungry North of the GTA is a Facebook group designed for people who are food abundant to help those who are food insecure and to help limit waste. Susan Hay has the story. ‘ }); }…
Ontario teachers’ strikes: A timeline of key events and actions taken so far
All four Ontario teachers’ unions are currently engaging in some form of job action in protest of government changes to education funding in the province. Work-to-rule, rotating strikes, and province-wide walkouts have been courses of action taken by the unions…
Ontario public health restructuring should be negotiated, not forced: Report
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 21, 2020 12:37 pm Updated January 21, 2020 12:55 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ TORONTO – Public health officials in Peterborough say any…
Lecce explains rationale behind province’s child care funding
Last week, the Ford government says it will give parents between $25 and $60 per day as compensation for the strike. Speaking to reporters Monday, Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce said he views the proposal as fair, and a way…
Lecce: It’s ‘high-time’ for teachers to consider a mediated settlement
Elementary school teachers hit the picket lines in the Toronto and Ottawa regions today as their union kicked off a week of rotating one-day strikes, shutting down schools in three boards. Speaking to reporters Monday, Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce…
Ontario Education Minister says teacher strikes hurt kids
Elementary school teachers hit the picket lines in the Toronto and Ottawa regions today as their union kicked off a week of rotating one-day strikes, shutting down schools in three boards. Speaking to reporters Monday, Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce…