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COVID-19: Science table would have advised against scrapping isolation

COVID-19: Science table would have advised against scrapping isolation

Dr. Fahad Razak, the scientific director for the table that's set to be dissolved next week, says he disagrees with the province's scrapping of isolation requirements
ONTARIO: New science table launches this fall

ONTARIO: New science table launches this fall

Team will be known as the Ontario Public Health Emergencies Science Advisory Committee and will be composed of 15 core members who are outside of Public Health Ontario
ONTARIO: Amid shortage, nursing programs see record applications

ONTARIO: Amid shortage, nursing programs see record applications

Thousands of people applied for a spot at an Ontario nursing school this fall, as some programs report a record number of applicants
Final text to friend from Barrie crash victim 'just a black screen'

Final text to friend from Barrie crash victim 'just a black screen'

Family member believes the group was heading to the casino at Georgian Downs, but it's unknown if they made it
BEYOND LOCAL: 17-year-old pilot sets record for solo flight around world

BEYOND LOCAL: 17-year-old pilot sets record for solo flight around world

Mack Rutherford, a Belgian-British dual national, landed on an airstrip west of Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia, to complete his task and to claim two Guinness World Records
ONTARIO: COVID-19 science table being dissolved

ONTARIO: COVID-19 science table being dissolved

Group's advice and guidance at times during the pandemic have run contrary to government actions
CANADA: Group challenges ArriveCan app in Federal Court

CANADA: Group challenges ArriveCan app in Federal Court

Notice of application alleges the federal health minister has failed or refused to provide evidence that ArriveCan’s data collection is legal or secure
CANADA: Arrest made in jet ski human smuggling attempt

CANADA: Arrest made in jet ski human smuggling attempt

Officials say two Brazilian men got off the watercraft in Michigan
Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed a trumpeter Elizabeth

Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed a trumpeter Elizabeth

Royal acknowledgement 'very exciting,' says official, noting accolades from 'such a powerful person' are welcomed by the group and its volunteers
Michelle O'Bonsawin appointed first Indigenous justice on Supreme Court

Michelle O'Bonsawin appointed first Indigenous justice on Supreme Court

She comes to the court after spending five years as a judge at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Ottawa