Ontario increasing direct care for long-term care residents to four hours per day, a first in Canada

Man in care facility

The Ontario government is increasing hours of direct care for long-term care residents from 2.75 to an average of four hours per day over the next four years, the first jurisdiction in Canada to commit to this many hours.

Ontario reported almost 2,000 new cases over the weekend; Niagara Region reported 55 and three new deaths today

COVID-19 cases reported

Ontario reported 948 new COVID-19 cases today and just under 2,000 new cases over the weekend. The Niagara Region reported 55 new cases this weekend, with three new deaths reported today.

Ontario providing $1B to support infrastructure projects across the province

Premier Doug Ford during today's press conference at Queen's Park.

The Ontario government is spending $1.05 billion to support projects in long-term care, education, and municipalities which Premier Doug Ford called a critical component to long-term economic recovery.

Canada surpasses 10K COVID-19 deaths as Ontario reports 834 new cases; One new death in Niagara

COVID-19 blood test

As Canada reports its 10,001st COVID-19 death today, Ontario is reporting 834 new COVID-19 cases today. Niagara Region reports 12 new cases today, and the first new death since Oct. 19.