Premier Doug Ford announced today that the province is establishing Supply Ontario, a centralized procurement agency that will leverage the province’s buying power and save taxpayers money. Ford said the new initiative will allow Ontario to purchase PPE in bulk at a lower cost, while coordinating distribution more efficiently. SupplyContinue Reading
comments Ontario is making changes to its colour-coded COVID-19 system and putting several regions into the red “control” zone with more severe restrictions, the province announced Friday. The change comes after Premier Doug Ford’s government came under fire recently for its system being too lenient while case counts in Ontario surge to record levels. SinceContinue Reading
China on Friday became one of the last major countries to congratulate U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, who is expected to make few changes to U.S. policy in conflicts with Beijing over trade, technology and security. China, along with Russia, avoided joining the throng that congratulated Biden last weekend after he and vice-presidentialContinue Reading
Dustin Johnson made four birdies and a par that felt just as good Friday morning for a 7-under 65 and a share of the lead, finishing off a first round of record scores on rain-softened Augusta National at the first Masters in November. Dylan Frittelli ran off four straight birdiesContinue Reading
Even as world leaders continue to call and offer U.S. president-elect Joe Biden their congratulations on his victory, the U.S. secretary of state said Tuesday that there will be a “smooth transition” to a second term in office for Donald Trump. Mike Pompeo told reporters the world should have every confidence that aContinue Reading
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister, right, and Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief public health officer, moved Manitoba into the code red level of the provincial pandemic response system Tuesday. (John Woods/The Canadian Press) Widespread shutdowns are coming as Manitoba’s premier and top doctor order the entire province into the red, or critical, levelContinue Reading
As we continue to deal with the global COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians have needed to rely on the Internet to help connect them to work, school, government resources, and loved ones. It’s how grandparents visit with their grandchildren, students communicate with their teachers and classmates, and businesses continue to sell theirContinue Reading
Helping Canada’s small businesses go global is key to driving economic recovery. Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced new actions to help Canadian businesses grow while navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in the global marketplace. The Government of CanadaContinue Reading
The Canadian Ethnic Media Association is proud to present its 42nd Annual Awards for Journalistic Excellence on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Undaunted by the limitations imposed by the devastating Coronovirus, Covid-19, which have made traditional celebratory gatherings at ballroom dinners and receptions impossible, a vibrant Awards presentation will be conducted within theContinue Reading
Earlier today at the Scarborough Health Network, Centenary Hospital, Margaret Birch Wing, Shaun Chen, Member of Parliament for Scarborough North, delivered a donation of $12,000 to Elizabeth Buller, President and CEO of the Scarborough Health Network, and Alicia Vandermeer, President and CEO of the Scarborough Health Network Foundation. The $12,000Continue Reading
