The Ontario government has reversed its decision and will now allow 550 fully vaccinated health-care workers to attend the Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game in-person tonight.
The Ministry of Heritage, Tourism, Culture and Sport has confirmed that fully vaccinated healthcare workers will not be eligible to watch the Leafs face off against Montreal in person.
Ontario is just not ready to allow any number of spectators inside Scotiabank Arena for the final and decisive game in the NHL playoff series between Toronto and Montreal on Monday night as Quebec allowed on Saturday.
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“Clearly, what’s happening right now cannot continue, and that’s why we may be left with no tools left in the toolbox, apart from broader, tougher restrictions.” Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.
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Sadly, Jason Kenney continues to overlook the need for paid sick benefits. So far, he’s agreed to cover three hours of paid leave when persons are vaccinated, and self-isolation support with room, board, and a payment of $625, for a total value of $2,000. He termed this “more generous than any province in Canada.”
May 13, 2021 · 0 Comments
By Brock Weir
Mayors from across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area are calling on the Province for greater “predictability” when it comes to Ontario’s current stay-at-home orders.
The current stay-at-home orders are set to expire on May 20 and with numbers being what they are and health officials stating it is unlikely things will begin opening up by that date, lawmakers are seeking more answers from the Ontario government.
“Today, Mayors and Chairs from the 11 largest municipal governments across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) held their regular weekly meeting to discuss the ongoing response to COVID-19 across the Region,” they said. “The GTHA Mayors and Chairs are asking the Province to provide predictability for the current Provincial stay-at-home order and what is to follow. As the Victoria Day long weekend approaches, people and businesses have begin t