Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario will move into the second phase of the provincial reopening plan on June 30th at 12:01 AM. This is two days ahead of the anticipated reopening date of July 2. The province committed to remaining in phase one for 21 days. However, key health indicators show the province is […]
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Premier Ford: “We Got it Wrong”
Premier Doug Ford has told Ontarians that he jumped the gun last week for increasing police enforcement powers and closing playgrounds. The premier says the measures went too far and his government moved too fast to implement them. “Simply put, we got it wrong. We made a mistake,” Ford said. The news conference, emotional at […]
Ontario government announces State of Emergency, stay at home order
Premier Ford announced Tuesday, January 12th that the province would go into a State of Emergency effective immediately to limit the spread of COVID-19. The State of Emergency is set to take place for a minimum of 28 days. This includes more restrictions, including a stay at home order which will be effective Thursday, January 14th at 12:01AM. Below […]
Afternoon News: Monday, December 7, 2020
COVID-19 Ottawa: Ottawa Public Health is reporting 38 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, and another death from the virus. 8801 cases have been confirmed in total, with 8007 resolved, and 413 active. 381 people in Ottawa have died from the virus. COVID-19 Ontario: Ontario is reporting another record amount of new cases, with 1,925 confirmed, as well […]
Afternoon News Update: Thursday, December 3, 2020
UNDRIP Legislation Tabled: The Liberals have tabled legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which affirms their right to self-determination. If Bill C-15 passes, the government would have to work with First Nations, Metis and Inuit to harmonize Canadian policy with the rights and principles contained in the declaration. By […]
Afternoon News: Thursday, November 26, 2020
COVID-19 Ottawa: Four more people in Ottawa have died after contracting the Novel Coronavirus. 372 people have died from the virus here throughout the pandemic. Ottawa Public Health is reporting 23 new cases Thursday, sending the total up to 8,254, with 7,595 resolved, and 287 active. COVID-19 Ontario: The province has 1,478 new confirmed cases, and […]
Afternoon News: Wednesday, November 25, 2020
COVID-19 Ottawa: Four more people in Ottawa have died after contracting the Novel Coronavirus. 372 people have died from the virus here throughout the pandemic. Ottawa Public Health is reporting 23 new cases Wednesday, sending the total up to 8,254, with 7,595 resolved, and 287 active. COVID-19 Ontario: Ontario has 1,373 new cases, and 35 more […]
Afternoon News: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
COVID-19 Ottawa: Ottawa Public Health is reporting 22 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases, and another two deaths from the virus. 7,990 cases have been confirmed in the Capital in total, with 7,216 resolved, and 411 active. 363 people in our city have now died after contracting the Novel Coronavirus. COVID-19 Ontario: The province has recorded another 1,417 […]
Afternoon News: Monday, November 16, 2020
COVID-19 Ottawa: There are 51 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases, and another death from the virus in Ottawa Monday. 7,957 total cases have been confirmed here, with 7,083 resolved, and 359 deaths. We have 515 active cases in the Capital. COVID-19 Ontario: 1,487 new cases, and ten new deaths are being reported across Ontario. 95,496 cases have […]
Afternoon News: Friday, November 13, 2020
COVID-19 Ottawa: Six more people in Ottawa have died from COVID-19. Ottawa Public Health says 356 people in our city have now died after contracting the virus. 41 new cases are being reported Friday, sending the Capital’s total up to 7,766, with 6,917 resolved, and 493 active. Meanwhile, Downtown Ottawa is getting two new COVID-19 testing […]