The province will move into step one of the re-opening plan, three days ahead of schedule, due to improving case numbers and key health indicators. This will allow loosened restrictions for some businesses and for those looking to take in some outdoor activities. Some retail businesses will be able to open their doors with limits […]
The province announced on Monday that urban Indigenous people can now book their second COVID-19 vaccine dose at the manufacturer-recommended 3-4 week period after receiving their first dose. This only applied to Indigenous people on reserve in a previous provincial vaccine rollout update. Now, First Nation, Métis and Inuit can book both doses within a […]
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for kids aged 12-15 by Health Canada. Back in December, it was approved for people 16 years of age and older. Last month, Pfizer put forth an application to expand the eligible age group. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved it yet, but is expected to […]
Are you eligible to book your vaccine? Any Toronto resident who is 18 & over (born in 2003 or before) and living in a hot spot postal code is eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Today, there are nine pop up clinics available to you. Many of these are open until supplies last so make […]
Ontario schools will move to online learning next week. Premier Doug Ford announced the decision today, saying community spread of COVID-19 is too high to risk having students congregate after the spring break. He says the government will decide based on COVID-19 data when in-person classes can resume. Spring Break began Monday after the province postponed it in […]
Toronto First Nations, Métis and Inuit adults (over 16) are now eligible for COVID19 vaccinations in Toronto. There are both Indigenous-led and hospital-based, Indigenous focussed vaccine clinics: UHN Vaccine Registry Anishnawbe Health Toronto Michael Garron Hospital Auduzhe Mino Nesewinong Indigenous COVID-19 Testing Centre Call: 416 654 4184 Email: appointments@healthybreathing.com Sunnybrook COVax Clinic (Humber River Hospital) Call Auntie […]
If you are in line to receive your vaccination in Toronto you are going to see a lot of pink band-aids around! The Pink band-aid campaign is aimed at promoting excitement and encouragement to those who are ready to receive a vaccination. The City of Toronto has launched this campaign and will utilize this […]
Premier Ford announced Tuesday, January 12th that the province would go into a State of Emergency effective immediately to limit the spread of COVID-19. The State of Emergency is set to take place for a minimum of 28 days. This includes more restrictions, including a stay at home order which will be effective Thursday, January 14th at 12:01AM. Below we have highlighted the […]
Blog 10 It’s August 21, 2020, and I’m watching the Blue Jays game against Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field, where the Jays have trouble scoring runs. Now, they’re going into extra innings. I can hear the “piped in” crowd rising to the occasion, but there’s no one in the stands. It’s Covid-19 baseball. I played […]
Some restrictions are being lifted in the GTA, and at the same time, many places are announcing that wearing masks will be mandatory in their spaces. Whether they’re required or not, you might only feel safest donning a mask! If you’ve got kids in your life, it’s possibly been a struggle to get them on […]