COVID-19 Local News

9 more cases in Newmarket, 8 more variant cases — 5 are local transmission — totalling 52; York Region confirms 104 new cases, 37 more variant cases, as incidence rate nudges up for first time in weeks to 54; Ontario reports 1,185 new cases, 6 more deaths, as positivity rate jumps to 3.7%, from 2.9% a week ago

The decision has been made following the province's announcement it would be following the recommendation of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization to extend the interval for the second dose up to four months

'I try to speak the truth, I try to be transparent and authentic,' says Southlake Regional Health Centre's president and CEO when asked how she inspires other women

While their dad was in hospital battling COVID-19, the children found mom Cristina Marasigan unresponsive in her bed

The public health unit is making changes to its vaccination plan to focus on giving more residents their first dose, in the wake of the province's new timeline for priority groups

Residents asked representatives from the health unit and hospital their questions about the vaccine rollout program during a meeting organized by the Town of Newmarket.

Spike continues in Newmarket with 8 more cases, 2 more variant cases, outbreak declared at Southlake Residential Village; York Region confirms 110 new cases, no new deaths, variant cases now total 835; Ontario reports 1,631 new cases —largest daily increase in a month — 63 more variant cases, and 10 more deaths

As of tomorrow, March 8, at 8:30 a.m., limited appointments are available in Georgina and Richmond Hill for this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Birdwatchers will soon be abuzz reporting on new arrivals, cars will patrol back roads and clusters of telescopes will be in evidence, says outdoors columnist

During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, ridership dropped up to 90 per cent of normal levels for some of Ontario’s transit systems, which resulted in significant financial impacts for municipalities.