COVID-19 Updates

Mar 12

Vaccinations Begin by Age Group

Throughout the week, we’ve been bringing you information on how to get vaccinated as soon as we’ve received it. What follows is a recap...

Mar 11

Vaccine Update – March 10

Again today, there were multiple announcements about vaccine distribution. We’re passing these on as we have them, bearing in mind that...

Mar 9

March 8 Vaccine Update

Although I don’t usually send out mid-week newsletters, there were a number of vaccination announcements today that many of you have...

Mar 5

Vaccine Update – Are We There Yet?

News about the supply of vaccines continued to be positive this week even as the rollout remained plagued by ever-changing information...

Mar 5

A Cautious Re-Opening

Toronto’s COVID restrictions ease slightly, starting Monday, as the city moves down a step to the “lockdown” rules that were in place...

Mar 1

Major Outdoor Events Cancelled

With the vaccination of residents not expected to be completed until early fall, it will likely continue to be unsafe for large groups to...

Feb 26

The Vaccine at the End of the Rainbow

Amid ongoing confusion and missing information, Ontario residents over 60 living independently at last have some news on when they can...

Feb 22

Willowdale to Receive Permanent Housing to Assist Homeless

Early one morning years ago, I was awoken by an excited caller. “Have you ever seen a homeless person in Willowdale?” he demanded. “Who...

Feb 19

Federal Government Extends COVID-19 Supports

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced extensions to several federal programs designed to provide financial assistance to...

Feb 19

Whats New in COVID: Numbers Fall, Fears Rise

A growing fear of COVID variants is keeping Toronto’s stay-at-home order in place until at least March 8. Restrictions were to loosen...

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