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70 new COVID cases confirmed in Ontario today, lowest since March

70 new COVID cases confirmed in Ontario today, lowest since March

This is the sixth consecutive day the province has reported fewer than 100 new cases
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Ontario reporting incidents of mosquitoes positive with West Nile virus

Ontario reporting incidents of mosquitoes positive with West Nile virus

Expert urges residents to take steps to make their properties less mosquito-friendly
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Rollover forces closure of Highway 108

Rollover forces closure of Highway 108

Police are telling motorists the highway could be closed for some time
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BEYOND LOCAL: Coronavirus misinformation is spreading — what is Canada doing about it?

BEYOND LOCAL: Coronavirus misinformation is spreading — what is Canada doing about it?

With no effective weapon against the virus, fear and uncertainty have grown
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Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Sending good vibes your way today
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BEYOND LOCAL: The coronavirus exposes the perils of profit in seniors' housing, expert says

BEYOND LOCAL: The coronavirus exposes the perils of profit in seniors' housing, expert says

Researchers have found that for-profit facilities have lower staffing levels, lower quality of care and poorer resident outcomes, in both the U.S. and Canada
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Pierre Ozolins set to retire from St. Joseph's General Hospital

Pierre Ozolins set to retire from St. Joseph's General Hospital

The St. Joseph General Hospital is now accepting applications to fill CEO position
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Ontario confirms 88 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 88 new COVID cases today

Over the last seven days the province's public health agency has reported fewer than 700 new cases
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Several residents charged with illegal dumping

Several residents charged with illegal dumping

Individuals identified through city's new surveillance program
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CANADA: Potential explosion in mental illness could last years after pandemic

CANADA: Potential explosion in mental illness could last years after pandemic

The study estimates that 6.3 million to 10.7 million Canadians will visit a doctor for mental health issues — a whopping 54 to 163 per cent increase over pre-pandemic levels
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