AdvertisementTORONTO --A popular Ontario beach will mostly close again after reckless crowds packed the tourist destination to a "whole new level" on Canada Day, officials say.In an emergency meeting on Thursday, council said they are partially reclosing Wasaga Beach because of the “blatant disrespect” by tourists visiting on Wednesday. "Last weekend our beachfront was busy but yesterday, Canada Day, it was taken to a whole new level," Town of Wasaga Beach Mayor Nina Bifolchi said in the meeting.Deputy Fire Chief Craig Williams added to Bifolchi’s comments, saying the crowds made it...…AdvertisementTORONTO --A popular Ontario beach will mostly close again after reckless crowds packed the tourist destination to a "whole new level" on Canada Day, officials say.In an emergency meeting on Thursday, council said they are partially reclosing Wasaga Beach because of the “blatant disrespect” by tourists visiting on Wednesday. "Last weekend our beachfront was busy but yesterday, Canada Day, it was taken to a whole new level," Town of Wasaga Beach Mayor Nina Bifolchi said in the meeting.Deputy Fire Chief Craig Williams added to Bifolchi’s comments, saying the crowds made it...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the U.S. is "coming to our rescue" after the Biden administration agreed to share 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses with Canada."God bless America," Ford said during a press conference at a mass vaccination clinic in Hamilton, Ont. on Thursday.The White House confirmed on Thursday that of the AstraZeneca vaccine to Canada and 2.5 million doses to Mexico.The Biden administration has come under pressure from allies worldwide to share vaccines, particularly from AstraZeneca, which is authorized for use in other countries but not yet in the...…AdvertisementTORONTO --Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the U.S. is "coming to our rescue" after the Biden administration agreed to share 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses with Canada."God bless America," Ford said during a press conference at a mass vaccination clinic in Hamilton, Ont. on Thursday.The White House confirmed on Thursday that of the AstraZeneca vaccine to Canada and 2.5 million doses to Mexico.The Biden administration has come under pressure from allies worldwide to share vaccines, particularly from AstraZeneca, which is authorized for use in other countries but not yet in the...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the U.S. is "coming to our rescue" after the Biden administration agreed to share 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses with Canada."God bless America," Ford said during a press conference at a mass vaccination clinic in Hamilton, Ont. on Thursday.The White House confirmed on Thursday that of the AstraZeneca vaccine to Canada and 2.5 million doses to Mexico.The Biden administration has come under pressure from allies worldwide to share vaccines, particularly from AstraZeneca, which is authorized for use in other countries but not yet in the...…AdvertisementTORONTO --Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the U.S. is "coming to our rescue" after the Biden administration agreed to share 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses with Canada."God bless America," Ford said during a press conference at a mass vaccination clinic in Hamilton, Ont. on Thursday.The White House confirmed on Thursday that of the AstraZeneca vaccine to Canada and 2.5 million doses to Mexico.The Biden administration has come under pressure from allies worldwide to share vaccines, particularly from AstraZeneca, which is authorized for use in other countries but not yet in the...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --An Ontario driver said she's been left traumatized and fearing for her safety after her Hyundai SUV randomly slammed on the brakes on its own multiple times.Unionville resident Erica Mesa spent $47,000 on a new Hyundai Tucson in July 2019 and had no issues with the vehicle until three months later when she was driving to Blue Mountain in Collingwood.The 25-year-old said she was driving on the highway with four other people when a light came on falsely indicating she was in danger of a front-end collision. Seconds later, the brakes slammed on and the vehicle came to a...…AdvertisementTORONTO --An Ontario driver said she's been left traumatized and fearing for her safety after her Hyundai SUV randomly slammed on the brakes on its own multiple times.Unionville resident Erica Mesa spent $47,000 on a new Hyundai Tucson in July 2019 and had no issues with the vehicle until three months later when she was driving to Blue Mountain in Collingwood.The 25-year-old said she was driving on the highway with four other people when a light came on falsely indicating she was in danger of a front-end collision. Seconds later, the brakes slammed on and the vehicle came to a...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --An American woman whose car has been left parked a in lot near Toronto Pearson Airport for nearly a year because of border restrictions said she is blown away by the “truly generous” Canadians who have offered to help her get it back.Port Huron, Mich. woman Kim Richardson left her 2004 Honda Element in the Park2Sky lot on Dixon Road on March 11, 2020 when she flew from Toronto to Europe to undergo a medical procedure.She said she originally paid $100 to leave her vehicle for the two-week period she expected to be overseas, but when border restrictions came into effect...…AdvertisementTORONTO --An American woman whose car has been left parked a in lot near Toronto Pearson Airport for nearly a year because of border restrictions said she is blown away by the “truly generous” Canadians who have offered to help her get it back.Port Huron, Mich. woman Kim Richardson left her 2004 Honda Element in the Park2Sky lot on Dixon Road on March 11, 2020 when she flew from Toronto to Europe to undergo a medical procedure.She said she originally paid $100 to leave her vehicle for the two-week period she expected to be overseas, but when border restrictions came into effect...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --An American woman whose car has been left parked a in lot near Toronto Pearson Airport for nearly a year because of border restrictions said she is blown away by the “truly generous” Canadians who have offered to help her get it back.Port Huron, Mich. woman Kim Richardson left her 2004 Honda Element in the Park2Sky lot on Dixon Road on March 11, 2020 when she flew from Toronto to Europe to undergo a medical procedure.She said she originally paid $100 to leave her vehicle for the two-week period she expected to be overseas, but when border restrictions came into effect...…AdvertisementTORONTO --An American woman whose car has been left parked a in lot near Toronto Pearson Airport for nearly a year because of border restrictions said she is blown away by the “truly generous” Canadians who have offered to help her get it back.Port Huron, Mich. woman Kim Richardson left her 2004 Honda Element in the Park2Sky lot on Dixon Road on March 11, 2020 when she flew from Toronto to Europe to undergo a medical procedure.She said she originally paid $100 to leave her vehicle for the two-week period she expected to be overseas, but when border restrictions came into effect...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --A U.S. woman whose vehicle has been parked in a lot near Toronto Pearson International Airport for almost one year says she’s being forced to pay $2,800 in fees if she wants it back.Port Huron, Mich. woman Kim Richardson left her 2004 Honda Element in the Park2Sky lot on Dixon Road on March 11, 2020 when she flew from Toronto to Europe to undergo a medical procedure.She said she originally paid $100 to leave her vehicle for the two-week period that she was expected to be overseas, but when border restrictions came into effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic she flew...…AdvertisementTORONTO --A U.S. woman whose vehicle has been parked in a lot near Toronto Pearson International Airport for almost one year says she’s being forced to pay $2,800 in fees if she wants it back.Port Huron, Mich. woman Kim Richardson left her 2004 Honda Element in the Park2Sky lot on Dixon Road on March 11, 2020 when she flew from Toronto to Europe to undergo a medical procedure.She said she originally paid $100 to leave her vehicle for the two-week period that she was expected to be overseas, but when border restrictions came into effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic she flew...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --An infectious disease expert says he believes that highly contagious variants of COVID-19 will trigger an "ugly" third wave of the pandemic around April that could send Ontario into a third lockdown."The third wave is inevitable," Colin Furness, an expert in infectious disease epidemiology from the University of Toronto, told CTV News Toronto. "And I think the third wave is the big one for us."Earlier this week, the Ontario government revealed of the province as COVID-19 case numbers declined to levels not seen since last year.But as a is expected to be gradually...…AdvertisementTORONTO --An infectious disease expert says he believes that highly contagious variants of COVID-19 will trigger an "ugly" third wave of the pandemic around April that could send Ontario into a third lockdown."The third wave is inevitable," Colin Furness, an expert in infectious disease epidemiology from the University of Toronto, told CTV News Toronto. "And I think the third wave is the big one for us."Earlier this week, the Ontario government revealed of the province as COVID-19 case numbers declined to levels not seen since last year.But as a is expected to be gradually...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --An Ontario barbershop has reopened during the provincial lockdown using a loophole that the owner claims allows them to operate legally.in St. Catharines is cutting hair again after they said they revamped their salon to become a production and film studio. Owner Alicia Hirter set up cameras, lights and microphones in her shop and said people who come in for haircuts are now auditioning for a part in a future TV show or podcast. Under , which came into effect on Dec. 26, film and television productions are allowed to continue operating."We're not...…AdvertisementTORONTO --An Ontario barbershop has reopened during the provincial lockdown using a loophole that the owner claims allows them to operate legally.in St. Catharines is cutting hair again after they said they revamped their salon to become a production and film studio. Owner Alicia Hirter set up cameras, lights and microphones in her shop and said people who come in for haircuts are now auditioning for a part in a future TV show or podcast. Under , which came into effect on Dec. 26, film and television productions are allowed to continue operating."We're not...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --A civil liberties group is raising concerns after the Ontario government took the "extraordinary step" to release a database to police with a list of everyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the province.On April 6, the province announced they would provide first responders with the names, date of birth and address of all patients who tested positive for the virus. "First responders put their lives on the line every day to protect Ontarians and they are at great risk of being directly exposed to COVID-19 as they fulfill their frontline duties,” the...…AdvertisementTORONTO --A civil liberties group is raising concerns after the Ontario government took the "extraordinary step" to release a database to police with a list of everyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the province.On April 6, the province announced they would provide first responders with the names, date of birth and address of all patients who tested positive for the virus. "First responders put their lives on the line every day to protect Ontarians and they are at great risk of being directly exposed to COVID-19 as they fulfill their frontline duties,” the...WW…