Author of the article: PJ Wilson Publishing date: Feb 26, 2021 • February 26, 2021 • 3 minute read • Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Retired General Rick Hillier, chair of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task force, inform Ontarians that Health Canada has approved the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine before speaking with all of Ontario's 444 mayors on a conference call at Queens Park, Friday. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network Article content Municipal leaders are reaching out to seniors – particularly those 80 years of age and older – to make sure they are aware of the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. Speaking after a teleconference among Premier Doug Ford and all 444 municipal leaders across the province Friday, Powassan Mayor Peter McIsaac said the emergency control group in his community is working to contact all those born in 1941 or earlier to make sure they are ready for their vaccinations.