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Premier Ford says streaming ‘leaves students behind,’ announces plan to end practice starting with Grade 9 math

The government is also proposing to stop suspensions of kindergarten to Grade 3 students for non-serious offences. ...

Report highlights ways hospitals can ‘welcome back’ caregivers during COVID-19

The report encourages hospitals to revisit policies on family presence with input from patients, families and caregivers. ...

Nearly 451,000 fewer routine cancer-screening tests performed over 78 days of the pandemic

"Get screened," one surgical oncologist implores as routine cancer screening gradually restarts. ...

Your Question Period Briefing: ‘Premier, I wish you’d stay’

What was asked and answered in question period on Monday, July 6. ...

Calls continue for reversal of guidance that could enable asymptomatic migrant farm workers to keep working

Nearly 770 health-care workers sent a letter to the province's top doctor yesterday calling for the reversal. ...

‘I could weep reading this,’ mother of children with autism says of MPP report outlining ‘dire’ situation of families

Liberal MPP Michael Coteau's report includes recommendations for the government on how to help the autism community. ...

Ontario ombudsman’s annual report documents ‘disturbing’ conditions in correctional facilities

Paul Dubé also said his office has received more than 800 complaints related to COVID-19. ...

Advocates call for ‘readiness-based system’ to replace ‘age-based cut-offs’ for youth leaving care

This comes as the Ontario government extended a moratorium on youth "aging out" of care until the end of the year. ...

Advocates worry guidance enabling asymptomatic people to work poses risk to migrant farm workers

But the province's chief medical officer of health says the policy was made "out of respect" for workers. ...

Parts of Windsor-Essex County to enter stage two tomorrow: Your daily COVID-19 roundup

The government also extended the state of emergency in Ontario until July 15. ...

‘Memorizing times tables is back for our kids,’ says education minister as government unveils new ‘back to basics’ math curriculum

Education unions criticized the government's decision to roll out a new curriculum during a pandemic. ...

Stakeholders cite ‘questions and concerns’ after government’s announcement on resumption of classes in the fall

A union leader and former deputy minister say the government's announcement should have been made months ago. ...

Government asks school boards to plan for three scenarios for resumption of classes in fall

Stephen Lecce said he expects schooling will start with a mix of in-class and online learning, and cohorting of students. ...

In Brief: Toronto reaches ‘tragic milestone,’ education funding and DriveTest centres to reopen

A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...

‘I just want the farmers to work with us’: Your daily COVID-19 roundup

The premier once again resisted the idea of mandating COVID-19 testing for migrant farm workers, saying "you can't force anyone to get tested." ...

‘Pick a lane’: Your Question Period Briefing

What was asked and answered in question period on Wednesday, June 17. ...

Ontario cities say they’re facing ‘greatly reduced’ child-care capacity due to COVID-19

New provincial guidelines for reopening mean Toronto could see at least 36,000 fewer child-care spots, while Peel is expecting a reduction of about 25,000 spots. ...

Seven more regions headed to stage two of reopening, but Toronto and Peel to remain in stage one

Windsor-Essex County also won't be allowed to ease public health restrictions just yet. ...

‘This means finally hugging a grandparent’: Ontario allows ‘social circles’ of up to 10 people

Epidemiologists welcomed the news, with one calling the announcement 'overdue.' ...

Premier Ford announces ‘cautious restart of visits’ to care homes: Your daily COVID-19 roundup

Health Minister Christine Elliott also explained why she was spotted at an LCBO while awaiting her COVID-19 test result. ...

Organizations say government ‘asking the impossible’ of child-care centres with reopening announcement

An infectious disease specialist said as daycares reopen, the "emphasis should be on keeping the elderly grandparent away from the kids." ...

Child-care centres across Ontario allowed to open June 12, but with restrictions

The government is also increasing penalties for centres that don't follow the rules. ...

‘I don’t think they did full justice to addressing it’: Deputy grand chief on Ontario’s response to MMIWG report

Meanwhile, Premier Doug Ford said the government has a "phenomenal relationship with First Nations" communities. ...

Premier Ford says feds’ $14-billion offer for all provinces ‘just won’t cut it’: Your daily roundup

The Ontario government also plans to share Stage 2 reopening details "early next week." ...

Who’s lobbying for whom

A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...

‘Virtual long-term care’ could allow more seniors to stay in their homes: geriatrician

For its part, the government says the model is emerging as a "flexible, nimble and responsive clinical service." ...

Canada’s ability to attract international students ‘at risk’ due to COVID-19 pandemic: report

The RBC report also says the shift to online learning provides an opportunity to "rethink the delivery of post-secondary learning and credentials in Canada." ...

‘Being accused of counterfeiting, it’s not a good feeling’: some families facing hurdles after depositing autism funding cheques

Families say their cheques were flagged and they were "locked out" of their bank accounts. ...

Regional approach to reopening under consideration: Your COVID-19 roundup

The premier has resisted such an approach to reopening the province until now. ...

Local medical officers of health want ‘some influence over the pace at which the province reopens’

The public health officials have banded together to create a framework for reopening that is based on the province's document, but is more specific. ...

‘It’s a tightrope that we’re walking’: autism families weighing risks and benefits of in-person therapy during a pandemic

As Ontario starts to reopen its economy, some centres and therapists are starting to offer in-person services. ...

Your Question Period Briefing: ‘Promises, promises’

What was asked and answered in question period on Tuesday, May 26. ...

Provincial directive asking hospitals to ramp down scheduled surgeries and procedures still in place

Even so, many hospitals are still preparing plans to resume scheduled activity. ...

Any contact tracing app for Ontario needs to ‘work with the rest of the country’: health minister

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he hopes to be able to recommend a single contact tracing app to all Canadians. ...

‘We can’t just be testing people with symptoms,’ says frustrated Doug Ford as he calls for testing of ‘broader public’

The premier says he wants to see testing of truck and taxi drivers, auto sector workers and those in food processing — echoing recent calls from epidemiologists. ...

‘I’m just not going to risk it,’ Premier Ford says as government announces schools to stay closed

Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the province will have to "reimagine education" when schools eventually reopen. ...

Cancer and COVID-19: surgeons speak of surgery reductions, patient fears and triaging

Dr. Jonathan Irish said while some patients are feeling anxious about delayed surgeries, others are "scared to come into the hospital for their care." ...