Update as of Thursday October 29th 2020
As of October 29th, 2020, Canada has a total of 227,829 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario has 73,819 cases with Toronto having 27,961 cases. 
More than 80 percent of hospitalized COVID-19 patients had vitamin D deficiency, study finds  ---  According to a new study done by researchers at the University Hospital Marques de Valdecilla in Santander, Spain, more than 80 percent of COVID-19 patients had a vitamin D deficiency.  
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Update as of Wednesday October 28th 2020
As of October 28th, 2020, Canada has a total of 224,822 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario has 72,885 cases with Toronto having 25,278 cases. 
Total COVID-19 cases surpass 2, 000 in Ontario public schools since beginning of September --- This morning, the province released the most recent data on COVID-19 in public schools. These numbers represent the situation as of 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 27th. 
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Update as of Tuesday October 27th 2020
As of October 27th, 2020, Canada has a total of 222,007 confirmed cases of COVID-19.  Ontario itself has 72,051 cases with Toronto having 25,278 cases. 
Ontario reports 827 new COVID-19 cases as positivity rate rises above 3 per cent --- Ontario health officials have reported 827 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths due to COVID-19. 
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Update as of Monday October 26th 2020
As of October 26th, 2020, Canada has a total of 217,763 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 71,224 cases with Toronto having 25,278 cases.
Ontario hits highest seven-day average of COVID-19 cases since pandemic began --- Yesterday, 1,042 COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Ontario, but that number has gone down to 851 as of this morning.
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Update as of Friday October 23rd 2020
As of October 23rd, 2020, Canada has a total of 209,148 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 67,527 cases with Toronto having 25,618 cases. 
Ontario reports 826 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 more deaths on Friday --- For the third time in the last four days, Ontario is reporting over 800 new daily cases of COVID-19. Today there were 826 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, down from the 841 new cases reported on Thursday. 
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Update as of Thursday October 22nd 2020
As of October 22nd, 2020, Canada has a total of 206 360 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 66,686 cases with Toronto having 25,278 cases. 
Toronto Public Health’s flu vaccine clinics officially open Thursday --- There has been a big push this year to get your flu shot, as COVID-19 and flu season threaten a potential ‘twindemic.’ Toronto Public Health’s flu shot clinics launch today, and the major change this year is that you have to book an appointment online. 
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Update as of Wednesday October 21st 2020
As of October 21st, 2020, Canada has a total of  203,689 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 65,896 cases with Toronto having 24,947 cases. 
North Yorkers fire inspection and evacuation today ---  North Yorkers will be performing our annual fire inspection and evacuation supervised by Toronto Fire Services today.  The tenants and staff are prepped and ready to evacuate the building safely! 
Ontario reports just under 800 new cases of COVID-19, 9 more deaths...
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Update as of Tuesday October 20th 2020
As of October 20th, 2020, Canada has a total of  201,437 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 65,075 cases with Toronto having 24,624  cases. 
Several neighbourhoods in northwest Toronto have positivity rates above 10 percent, new data shows --- Toronto Public Health has released new neighbourhood data, which includes information on positivity rates as well as overall case counts of COVID-19.
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Update as of Monday October 19th 2020
As of October 19th, 2020, Canada has a total of 198,148 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 64,371 cases with Toronto having 24,374  cases. 
Stricter COVID-19 measures come into effect in York Region amid rising case numbers --- New measures have been implemented in York Region today in order to reduce transmission of COVID-19. The provincial government has called the surge in COVID-19 cases “alarming,” and therefore has moved the region back into a modified Stage 2. 
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Update as of Friday October 16th 2020
As of October 16th, 2020, Canada has a total of 191,730 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 62,196 cases with Toronto having 23,572  cases. 
York Region and other jurisdictions could soon be moved into Stage 2 --- Premier Doug Ford said on Thursday that York Region is “teetering right now” amid a rising number of COVID-19 cases. York Region has been reporting an average of 76 new daily cases of COVID-19 over the last week, but the numbers seem to be increasing. 
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Update as of Thursday October 15th 2020
As of October 15th, 2020, Canada has a total of 189,385 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 61,413 cases with Toronto having 23,338  cases. 
No more outings for residents of long-term care homes in Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa --- Residents of Long-Term Care (LTC) homes in the three COVID-19 hotspot regions of Ontario will no longer be able to go out for social or personal reasons as of Friday, October 16th. 
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Update as of Wednesday October 14th 2020
As of October 14th, 2020, Canada has a total of 186, 881 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 60,692 cases with Toronto having 23,061  cases. 
TTC rider told physical distancing ‘will no longer be possible’ on its buses --- A transit rider on the TTC was told by the agency that staying two metres apart is no longer possible on their vehicles. In a tweet sent to the TTC by the woman on Tuesday, a picture showed a packed bus and asked, “Curious as to how we’re supposed to social distance here?”
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Update as of Tuesday October 13th 2020
As of October 13th, 2020, Canada has a total of 182,839 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 59,139 cases with Toronto having 22,737 cases. 
Ontario reports 807 and 746 new COVID-19 cases in past two days; 12 deaths --- The province reported 807 new COVID-19 cases on Thanksgiving Monday, the second highest daily count since the pandemic began. 
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Update as of Friday October 9th 2020
As of October 9th, 2020, Canada has a total of 176,498 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 57,681 cases with Toronto having 21,586 cases. 
Ontario reports record-breaking spike in new COVID-19 cases for second straight day --- Health officials in the province confirmed 939 new infections on Friday morning, which smashes the previous record of 797 new cases reported on Thursday. 
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Update as of Thursday October 8th 2020
As of October 8th, 2020, Canada has a total of 173,920 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 56,742 cases with Toronto having 21,315 cases. 
Ontario reports single-day high of 797 COVID-19 cases --- The province is setting a new single-day record high of 797 new COVID-19 cases reported today. It is also the highest number of tests completed in a 24 hour period, where the province processed 
48,500 tests.
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Update as of Wednesday October 7th 2020
As of October 7th, 2020, Canada has a total of 171,323 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 55,362 cases with Toronto having 21,142 cases.
583 new COVID-19 infections confirmed in Ontario but province reports decline in active cases for first time in weeks --- Ontario is reporting 583 new COVID-19 cases today, which is up from the 548 confirmed cases from yesterday.  However, this is the first day since Sept. 2nd that recoveries have outpaced new infections.  
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Update as of Tuesday October 6th 2020
As of October 6th, 2020, Canada has a total of 168,960 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 54,814 cases with Toronto having 20,941 cases. 
Canadians divided over whether to let pandemic disrupt Halloween, holidays, poll suggests --- Recently, a poll conducted by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies shows that Canadians are torn between following Public Health guidelines, and maintaining holiday plans. This poll comes as COVID-19 cases are surging across the country. 
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Update as of Monday October 5th 2020
As of October 5th, 2020, Canada has a total of 166,155 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 54,199 cases with Toronto having 20,662 cases. 
Toronto Public Health scales back contact tracing efforts amid soaring COVID-19 infections --- Toronto Public Health announced on Friday that they would be scaling back their contact tracing efforts due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the city.  This means that some people who test positive for COVID-19 in Toronto will now be provided with instructions to notify their high risk contacts themselves.
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Update as of Friday October 2nd 2020
As of October 2nd, 2020, Canada has a total of 160,535 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 52,248 cases with Toronto having 19,837 cases. 
Ontario’s testing backlog leaves some waiting over a week for results --- As cases are rising amid Canada’s second wave, Ontario has set a new record for the number of backlogged COVID-19 test results. As of Oct. 1st, there were 82,473 people waiting to hear if they had the virus or not.  There were also 40, 000 tests completed since the province’s last daily update. ​
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Update as of Thursday October 1st 2020
As of October 1st, 2020, Canada has a total of 158,758 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 51,710 cases with Toronto having 19,593 cases. 
Health Canada approves rapid test for COVID-19  ---  Yesterday, Health Canada gave the green light to a rapid test for COVID-19.  The Abbott Diagnostics ID Now test has been approved by Health Canada, and the federal government has said that it has a deal to buy almost 8 million tests from the company.
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Update as of Wednesday September 30th 2020
As of September 30th, 2020, Canada has a total of 156,961 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 51,085 cases with Toronto having 19,292 cases.
Ontario tightens visitor policies at long-term care homes --- As the second wave of COVID-19 hits the province, Ontario is tightening restrictions on visitor policies at some long-term care (LTC) homes.  These restrictions will come into effect on Oct. 5th, and they impact LTC homes in high-risk regions.  
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Update as of Tuesday September 29th 2020
As of September 29th, 2020, Canada has a total of 155,301 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 50,531 cases with Toronto having 19,033  cases. 
Calls grow to return to Stage 2 as Ontario sees single-day record of new COVID-19 cases --- On Monday, September 28th, new daily case numbers in the province were reported to be the highest yet, at 700. 
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Update as of Monday September 28th 2020
As of September 28th, 2020, Canada has a total of 153,125 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 49,831 cases with Toronto having 18,679  cases. 
COVID-19 death rate dropping amid better ICU treatments --- Recently, statistics have shown that fewer patients are dying from COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the death rate for ICU patients has dropped from an average of 60 percent in early March to 42 percent by early May, which was recorded in a study published in July using cases from around the world.
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Update as of Friday September 25th 2020
As of September 25th, 2020, Canada has a total of 149,094 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 48,905 cases with Toronto having 18,139  cases. 
COVID-19, flu, cold or seasonal allergies? How to tell the difference between the symptoms --- The season of Fall always tends to bring on a slew of coughing and sneezing. This year, we are faced with the threat of COVID-19 as well.
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Update as of Thursday September 24th 2020
As of September 24th, 2020, Canada has a total of 148,165 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 48,496 cases with Toronto having 17, 971  cases. 
Second COVID-19 wave has already started: PM address to Canada --- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that in some parts of the country, the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has already begun. He said that there are significant outbreaks happening in the four largest provinces, including; British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec.  
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Update as of Wednesday September 23rd 2020
As of September 23rd, 2020, Canada has a total of 147,001 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 48,087 cases with Toronto having 17,712 cases.
Ontario reports drop in COVID-19 cases with 335 new infections confirmed today ---  The province is reporting a drop in new COVID-19 infections, with 335 cases reported in the last 24 hours.  This is significantly lower than the 478 cases reported one day earlier.
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Update as of Tuesday September 22nd 2020
As of September 22nd, 2020, Canada has a total of 145,896 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 47,752 cases with Toronto having 17,712  cases. 
Ontario records highest number of new COVID-19 infections since early May --- The province is reporting another spike in COVID-19 cases today, with 478 new infections. This is up from the 425 reported one day earlier, and there has not been so many cases reported in the province since May 2nd.
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Update as of Monday September 21st 2020
As of September 21st, 2020, Canada has a total of 143,649 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 47,274 cases with Toronto having 17,259  cases. 
Highest number of cases reported in Ontario for over three months --- Today, Ontario is reporting 425 new infections in the province. This is the highest number of new cases in one day since June 2nd, when 446 cases were recorded.
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Update as of Friday September 18th 2020
As of September 18th, 2020, Canada has a total of 141,268 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 46,077 cases with Toronto having 17,028 cases.
New COVID-19 cases pass 400 for the first time in 15 weeks --- Today, Ontario is reporting 401 new cases of COVID-19. This is the highest number of new cases since June 2nd , when 446 cases were reported.
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Update as of Thursday September 17th 2020
As of September 17th, 2020, Canada has a total of 139,747 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 45,676 cases with Toronto having 17,028  cases. 
Ontario will reduce gathering limits to 10 people indoors, 25 outdoors in COVID-19 hotspots --- Premier Doug Ford will be rolling back the gathering limits in certain areas of the province, depending on where high numbers of COVID-19 cases are reported. 
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Update as of Wednesday September 16th 2020
As of September 16th, 2020, Canada has a total of 138,803 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 45,068 cases with Toronto having 16,873  cases. 
Canadians warned by health officials to limit gatherings as cases spike --- Indoor gatherings of up to 50 people are permitted in most provinces, including Ontario. Across Canada, the permissible size of outdoor gatherings varies from 20 to 250 people.
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Update as of Tuesday September 15th 2020
As of September 15th, 2020, Canada has a total of 138,010 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 44,817 cases with Toronto having 16,873  cases. 
Rise in COVID-19 cases in Canada ‘very well might be’ start of second wave, doctor says --- Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Isaac Bogoch, says that current upward trends in B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec may be fuelling Canada’s second wave of COVID-19 infections.
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Update as of Monday September 14th 2020
As of September 14th, 2020, Canada has a total of 136,659 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 44,504 cases with Toronto having 16,609  cases. 
Ontario health officials confirmed 313 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, which is the highest count of infections in one day since June 5th. 
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Update as of Friday September 11th 2020
As of September 11th, 2020, Canada has a total of 134,924 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 43,855 cases with Toronto having 16,477 cases.
Ontario records highest number of new COVID-19 infections since late June --- Today, there were 213 cases of COVID-19 reported in the province, the highest recorded number since June 23rd. 
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Update as of Thursday September 10th 2020
As of September 10th, 2020, Canada has a total of 134,294 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 43,685 cases with Toronto having 16,477  cases. 
Students in York Region return to classroom today for first time in nearly 6 months --- At the York Region District School Board, senior kindergarten students will attend school in-person along with a portion of students in grades 1 to 8. Grade 9 students in one cohort will attend in-person this morning and attend classes virtually this afternoon. 
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Update as of Wednesday September 9th 2020
As of September 9th, 2020, Canada has a total of 133,748 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 43,536 cases with Toronto having 16,361 cases.
Ontario forced to pause reopening plan as COVID-19 cases spike --- Health Minister Christine Elliot made the announcement on Tuesday, September 8th, saying that the “latest trend in numbers have raised some concern, especially as we begin to reopen schools and post-secondary institutions.”  
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Update as of Tuesday September 8th 2020
As of September 8th, 2020, Canada has a total of 132,432 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 43,161 cases with Toronto having 16,361 cases.
Dr. Teresa Tam urges caution to Canadians as daily cases of COVID-19 rise 25 percent in last week --- Canada’s chief public heath doctor, Dr. Teresa Tam, says a slow but steady increase in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 is a cause for concern.  
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Update as of Friday September 4th 2020
As of September 4th, 2020, Canada has a total of 130,493 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 42,686 cases with Toronto having 16,127  cases. 
Health experts urge Canadians to get flu shot in hopes of avoiding ‘twindemic’ --- Many healthcare experts are warning Canadians that it is more important than ever to get the flu shot. This is to prevent a potential ‘twindemic,’ which refers to a large increase of people becoming ill as the flu and COVID-19 circulate at the same time. 
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Update as of Thursday September 3rd 2020
As of September 3rd, 2020, Canada has a total of 129,923 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 42,554 cases with Toronto having 16,127 cases. 
Don’t ‘burst’ your social bubble to socialize over the long-weekend, Toronto’s top doctor warns --- Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr Eileen de Villa, warned Torontonians that the choices they make during the Labour Day weekend have the potential to “affect all of us in the weeks and months ahead.” 
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Update as of Wednesday September 2nd 2020
As of September 2nd, 2020, Canada has a total of 129,425 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 42,421 cases with Toronto having 16,044 cases.
Health Canada now considering at-home COVID-19 tests for ‘screening purposes’ --- In June, Health Canada stated that it would not be reviewing applications for at-home tests kits. This received backlash from some public health experts, as they argued that the tests could help detect COVID-19 cases that otherwise go unreported.  Health Canada has since revised its position...
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Update as of Tuesday September 1st 2020
As of September 1st, 2020, Canada has a total of 128,948 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 42,309 cases with Toronto having 16,044 cases.
Canada’s number of active COVID-19 cases on the rise, ahead of back-to-school --- In the past two weeks, British Colombia, Alberta and Manitoba have all set or come close to setting new daily records for the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in each province.  This past Saturday, Ontario and Quebec reported their highest numbers of new daily cases for a month or more.  
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Update as of Monday August 31st 2020
As of August 31st,  2020, Canada has a total of 127,940 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 42,195 cases with Toronto having 15,925 cases. 
Ontario reports dip in COVID-19 cases but still logs more than 100 new infections --- There were 112 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Sunday, down from 148 cases reported on Saturday.   Saturday’s number of new infections is the highest amount of new cases reported since July 24th. 
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Update as of Friday August 28th 2020
As of August 28th, 2020, Canada has a total of 126,848 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 41,813 cases with Toronto having 15,866 cases. 
Ontario reports 118 new cases of COVID-19 --- On Thursday, Ontario reported 118 new cases of COVID-19. This comes a day after the province reported under 100 new cases for the first time in a week.
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Update as of Thursday August 27th 2020
As of August 27th, 2020, Canada has a total of 126,417 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 41,695 cases with Toronto having 15,866 cases.
COVID-19 Curves: See how Canada compares to other key nations --- On March 11th, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic. CTV News has a page with interactive graphs of COVID-19 trends in several countries, as well as the provinces in Canada.
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Update as of Wednesday August 26th 2020
As of August 26th, 2020, Canada has a total of 125,969 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 41,607 cases with Toronto having 15,808 cases.
Ontario reports 100 new cases of COVID-19 --- On Tuesday, there were 100 new cases of the virus reported in the province.  This marks the fifth-straight day of increases of 100 cases or more, as there were 105 new cases reported on Monday, 115 on Sunday and 108 on Saturday.  
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Update as of Tuesday August 25th 2020
As of August 25th, 2020, Canada has a total of 125,647 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 41,507 cases with Toronto having 15,808 cases.
First credible case of COVID-19 reinfection reported --- Scientists at the University of Hong Kong claim to have evidence of someone being infected for a second time with the virus that causes COVID-19. 
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Update as of Monday August 24th 2020
As of August 24th, 2020, Canada has a total of 124,896 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 41,402 cases with Toronto having 15,729 cases. 
Number of new daily COVID-19 cases remains above 100 in Ontario --- On Sunday, August 23rd, 115 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Ontario. Since last Thursday, August 20th, new daily case numbers have remained over 100, which is a significant increase from previous trends.  
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Update as of Friday August 21st 2020
As of August 21st, 2020, Canada has a total of 123,873 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 41,179 cases with Toronto having 15,668 cases.
The TTC’s Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit (ACAT) is seeking new members! ACAT is a volunteer citizen advisory committee. Members provide advice and guidance on improvements to bus, subway, streetcar, Wheel-Trans and community bus services to better meet the needs of all TTC customers.
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Update as of Thursday August 20th 2020
As of August 20th, 2020, Canada has a total of 123,490 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 41,048 cases with Toronto having 15,668 cases. 
Data glitch underestimated COVID-19 case numbers in Ontario, officials say --- Ontario’s Health Minister Christine Elliot stated today that the province is confirming 76 new cases of COVID-19, but that 11 public health units in the province are not able to report their numbers due to a glitch with the Integrated Public Health Information System. 
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Update as of Wednesday August 19th 2020
As of August 19th, 2020, Canada has a total of 123,154 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 40,870 cases with Toronto having 15,622 cases.
Do border restrictions really work to prevent against the spread of COVID-19?
There is currently a team of international researchers who are examining the effectiveness of border restrictions, as countries around the world grapple with how to govern travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.  
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Update as of Tuesday August 18th 2020
As of August 18th, 2020, Canada has a total of 122,872 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 40,754 cases with Toronto having 15,622 cases. 
New saliva-based COVID-19 test could be a ‘game changer’ --- Researchers from the Yale School of Public Health have created the SalivaDirect test, in response to the frustration in the U.S. over testing shortages and delays. 
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Update as of Monday August 17th 2020
As of August 17th, 2020, Canada has a total of 122,087 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 40,646 cases with Toronto having 15,566 cases. 
Dr. Theresa Tam: COVID-19 surges expected and people must be ready --- Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam has urged for Canadians to remain vigilant, as a surge of COVID-19 cases are expected for the fall season. 
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Update as of Saturday August 15th 2020
As of August 15th, 2020, Canada has a total of 121,652 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 40,459 cases with Toronto having 15,566 cases. 
Ontario reports 106 new cases of COVID-19 --- Today, 106 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the province, showing a slight increase from 92 cases from the day before. 
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Update as of Thursday August 13th 2020
As of August 13th, 2020, Canada has a total of 120,844 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 40,289 cases with Toronto having 15,548 cases. 
Flu shot more important than ever during COVID-19 pandemic, experts say --- According to infectious disease experts, getting your flu shot in the fall will be more important than ever.  As heath officials prepare for a second wave of COVID-19, many are worried that flu season may overwhelm hospitals. 
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Update as of Wednesday August 12th 2020
As of August 12th, 2020, Canada has a total of 120,611 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 40,289 cases with Toronto having 15,532 cases.
Haircuts and a Pizza Party at North Yorkers!! On Tuesday evening, the tenants of North Yorkers had their first haircuts in many months, which were held outside on the patio. Everyone got to enjoy pizza and ice cream sundaes, and the tenants are feeling refreshed with their new cuts!
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Update as of Tuesday August 11th 2020
As of August 11th, 2020, Canada has a total of 120,132 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 40,161 cases with Toronto having 15,532 cases. 
Passengers with COVID-19 keep arriving in Canada on international flights --- Since August 1st, there have been 18 international flights that arrived in Canada, which are known to have carried passengers with COVID-19. 
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Update as of Monday August 10th 2020
As of August 10th, 2020, Canada has a total of 119,451 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 40,046 cases with Toronto having 15,484 cases. 
Ontario reports highest number of new COVID-19 cases in over one week --- Today, there were 115 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the past 24 hours, the most in over a week.
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Update as of Friday August 7th 2020
As of August 7th, 2020, Canada has a total of 118,561 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 39,809 cases with Toronto having 15,451 cases.
Congratulations to Jessica on the arrival of baby Preston!!
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Update as of Thursday August 6th 2020
As of August 6th, 2020, Canada has a total of 118,187 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 39,714 cases with Toronto having 15,451 cases.
Health Canada expands its list of hand sanitizers to be recalled --- The Canadian government has recalled 50 hand sanitizer products so far since June 6th 2020.  This is due to the industrial-grade level of ethanol that has been used to produce hand sanitizer in each of the recalled products... 
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Update as of Wednesday August 5th 2020
As of August 5th, 2020, Canada has a total of 117,792 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 39,628 cases with Toronto having 15,420 cases.
How close are we to a COVID-19 vaccine?  There has recently been good news regarding various COVID-19 vaccine trials moving into Phase 3 of human trials.  However, there is uncertainty around when a vaccine will become available, with some people saying that there’s potential for the end of this year and some saying that it will take several years.  
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Update as of Tuesday August 4th 2020
As of August 4th, 2020, Canada has a total of 117,031 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 39,449 cases with Toronto having 15,420 cases. 
New “COVID Alert” app available now --- On Friday, July 31st, the Canadian “COVID Alert” app became available for smartphones in Ontario.  The app was developed for contact tracing of COVID-19, and it alerts the user if they are in the vicinity of someone who has tested positive for the virus.  
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Update as of Friday July 31st 2020
​As of July 31st,  2020, Canada has a total of 115,799  confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 39,075 cases with Toronto having 15,337 cases. 
Although Toronto has entered into Stage 3, North Yorkers will maintain current protocols at this time --- North Yorkers will continue to follow our current protocols regarding visitation, whereby visits are scheduled, held outdoors, supervised and socially distanced.
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Update as of Thursday July 30th 2020
As of July 30th, 2020, Canada has a total of 115,470 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 39,075 cases with Toronto having 15,337 cases.
Toronto passes several bylaws ahead of entering Stage 3 --- It was announced on Wednesday that Toronto will be entering Stage 3 of Ontario’s economic reopening plan on Friday, July 31st.  
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Update as of Wednesday July 29th 2020
As of July 29th, 2020, Canada has a total of 114,994 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 38,910 cases with Toronto having 15,337 cases.
Toronto and Peel region to move into Stage 3 this Friday ---  Today, the provincial government announced that two of the remaining regions in Stage 2 will be able to move into Stage 3 this Friday.  
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Update as of Tuesday July 28th 2020
As of July 28th, 2020, Canada has a total of 114,597 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 38,799 cases with Toronto having 15,337 cases. 
Toronto reports lowest number of daily COVID-19 infections ‘in quite some time’ ---  Health officials of Toronto have said that only 5 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the city on Monday, July 27th. 
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Update as of Monday July 27th 2020
As of July 27th,  2020, Canada has a total of 113,911  confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 38,680 cases with Toronto having 15,274 cases. 
Child-care centres can expand capacity across Ontario today --- Today child-care centres across Ontario are able to expand their capacities to accommodate more children being looked after. The previous capacity was 10 people per cohort, including staff members, and has now been increased to 15 children per cohort plus staff.
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Update as of Friday July 24th 2020
As of July 24th,  2020, Canada has a total of 112,672  confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 38,210 cases with Toronto having 15,202 cases. 
Most Ontario regions move into Stage 3 today, including parts of the GTA --- Many businesses are planning their reopening as many more regions in Ontario will move into Stage 3 today. Toronto, Peel and Windsor-Essex regions are excluded and remain in Stage 2. 
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Update as of Thursday July 23rd 2020
As of July 23rd, 2020, Canada has a total of 112,240 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 38,107 cases with Toronto having 15,202 cases. 
Mayor Tory calls for masks to be worn in apartment and condo buildings --- Mayor John Tory has asked all apartment and condo buildings in Toronto to require people to wear masks when in public spaces of the building. These public spaces include lobbies, laundry rooms, and elevators.
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Update as of Wednesday July 22nd 2020
As of July 22nd, 2020, Canada has a total of 111,697 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 37,942 cases with Toronto having 15,144 cases. 
Ontario Long-Term Care homes are allowing indoor visits, and although North Yorkers has been following many of the guidelines to support Long-Term Care, we have made the decision to maintain our current visitor policy...
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Update as of Tuesday July 21st 2020
As of July 21st, 2020, Canada has a total of 111,124  confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 37,739 cases with Toronto having 15,144 cases. 
Ontario records highest number of new cases since June --- Today, Ontario reported that there were 203 new cases of COVID-19 in the province. This is substantially higher than the numbers that have been reported for the last several weeks. 
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Update as of Monday July 20th 2020
As of July 20th, 2020, Canada has a total of 110,338  confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 37,604 cases with Toronto having 15,037 cases. 
Toronto will not be moving into Stage 3 this week --- Last week, Premier Doug Ford announced that most of the province of Ontario would be moving into Stage 3 by the end of the week.  This excluded several regions, but today some of the regions 
that remain in Stage 2 will be entering Stage 3 on Friday.
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Update as of Friday July 17th 2020
As of July 17th, 2020, Canada has a total of 109,264  confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 37,163 cases with Toronto having 14,956 cases. 
Toronto man recovering after spending 104 days in ICU with COVID-19...
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Update as of Thursday July 16th 2020
As of July 16th, 2020, Canada has a total of 108,829 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 37,052 cases with Toronto having 14,956 cases. 
Toronto community centres and indoor pools will reopen next week --- The city has announced that its 119 community centres, along with its 29 indoor pools, will reopen on Monday, July 20th. There will be precautions upon entering these public spaces, including a capacity limit and screening. 
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Update as of Wednesday July 15th 2020
As of July 15th, 2020, Canada has a total of 108,486  confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 36,950 cases with Toronto having 14,897 cases. 
Ontario planning for second wave of coronavirus --- Premier Ford has made the statement that Ontario is preparing for a second wave of the coronavirus, soon after announcing that most of the province is moving into Stage 3.
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Update as of Tuesday July 14th 2020
As of July 14th, 2020, Canada has a total of 108,155  confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 36, 839 cases with Toronto having 14,897 cases. 
Riverdale Farm and High Park zoo to reopen on Tuesday -- As Toronto eases some restrictions set on by the pandemic, the High Park Zoo and Riverdale Farm will be welcoming visitors once again as of today (Riverdale Farm opens 9am, High Park Zoo opens 7am). 
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Update as of Monday July 13th 2020
As of July 13th, 2020, Canada has a total of 107,590 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 36,723 cases with Toronto having 14,777 cases. 
Nearly all of Ontario businesses will be allowed to reopen on Friday, July 17th, excluding Toronto area. 
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Update as of Friday July 10th 2020
As of July 10th, 2020, Canada has a total of 106,805  confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 36,348 cases with Toronto having 14,735 cases.
Pandemic Plan: Lessons Learned --- It has been 4 months since the COVID-19 Pandemic began and life changed drastically for 
everyone. As a Community Support Service (CSS) Provider, North Yorkers for Disabled Persons had to act quickly...
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Update as of Thursday July 9th 2020
As of July 9th, 2020, Canada has a total of 106,434 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 36,178 cases with Toronto having 14,735 cases.
Ontario government extends emergency order to July 22nd 
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Update as of Wednesday July 8th 2020
As of July 8, 2020, Canada has a total of 106,167 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 36,060 cases with Toronto having 14,735 cases. 
Our Pandemic Plan --- As we were faced with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were also faced with updating North Yorkers' Pandemic Plan. We created a plan to the best of our knowledge with the information we were provided regarding the nature of the virus.
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Update as of Tuesday July 7th 2020
As of July 7, 2020, Canada has a total of 105,935 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 35,948 cases with Toronto having 14,678 cases.
Uber launches new grocery delivery service in Toronto -- Torontonians will now be able to get their groceries delivered to them by using the Uber and Uber Eats apps.  
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Update as of Monday July 6th 2020
As of July 6, 2020, Canada has a total of 105,536 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 35,794 cases with Toronto having 14,611 cases. 
Masks made mandatory in all public indoor spaces in Toronto -- This new bylaw comes into effect tomorrow, July 7th, in Toronto, whereby every person will have to wear a mask in any indoor public space.  
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Update as of Friday July 3rd 2020
As of July 3, 2020, Canada has a total of 104,772 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 35,370 cases with Toronto having 14,468 cases. 
COVID-19 Information and Tips -- We have updated our COVID-19 Information and Tips that you can find on our homepage. 
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Update as of Thursday July 2nd 2020
As of July 2, 2020, Canada has a total of 104,204 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 35,068 cases with Toronto having 14,391 cases.   
Masks become mandatory on the TTC as of today --- As of today, July 2nd, 2020, masks/face coverings will become mandatory to use while accessing TTC services.
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Update as of Tuesday June 30th 2020
As of June 30, 2020, Canada has a total of 103,918 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 34,911 cases with Toronto having 14,280 cases. 
Thinking of visiting your loved one on Canada Day? 
At North Yorkers, our visitor’s policy remains in effect tomorrow, Canada Day. We ask that visitors only come to the premises if they have a prearranged visit scheduled with management.
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Update as of Monday June 29th 2020
As of June 29, 2020, Canada has a total of 103,250 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 34,654 cases with Toronto having 14,280  cases. 
TTC Wheel-Trans: COVID-19 protocols:  TTC Wheel-Trans has announced health and safety procedures that will be used to 
combat the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Update as of Friday June 26th 2020
As of June 26, 2020, Canada has a total of 102,622 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 34,316 cases with Toronto having 14,094  cases.  
Visitors at North Yorkers -- As we approach another beautiful weekend, please keep in mind that we have not yet lifted our COVID-19 visitor’s policy at North Yorkers. 
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Update as of Thursday June 25th 2020
As of June 25, 2020, Canada has a total of 102,242 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 34,205 cases with Toronto having 14,029  cases.  
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Attractions and Landmarks announce plans of reopening -- With most of Ontario now entering Stage 2, many GTA attractions and landmarks have announced their strategies for reopening (or not reopening). 
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Update as of Wednesday June 24th 2020
As of June 24, 2020, Canada has a total of 101,963 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 34,016 cases with Toronto having 13, 956  cases.  
Emergency order in Ontario extended -- Premier Ford announced today that the legislature passed a vote to extend the Emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act until July 15, 2020. 
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Update as of Tuesday June 23rd 2020
As of June 23, 2020, Canada has a total of 101,637 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 33,637 cases with Toronto having 13,893  cases.  
Customer safety is top priority as malls get set to open in Toronto and Peel.
​Tired of online shopping? As of Wednesday, shopping malls in Toronto and Peel region are set to open as both regions move to Stage 2.
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Update as of Monday June 22nd 2020
As of June 22, 2020, Canada has a total of 101,481 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 33,476 cases with Toronto having 13,661 cases. 
Toronto, Peel set to enter stage 2 of reopening on Wednesday -- Premier Ford has announced today that Toronto and Peel region are set to enter Stage 2 as of Wednesday June 24, 2020. This includes the reopening of hair salons, indoor shopping malls and restaurant patios.
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Update as of Friday June 19th 2020
​As of June 19, 2020, Canada has a total of 100,220 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 32,917 cases with Toronto having 13,661 cases. 
Visitation Guidelines at North Yorkers - With stage 2 approaching in Toronto and the Ontario Government allowing controlled visits in Long Term Care, Retirement, and community based settings, we have recently initiated allowing family members to visit  their loved ones at North Yorkers. 
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Update as of Thursday June 18th 2020
As of June 18, 2020, Canada has a total of 99,835 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 32,744 cases with Toronto having 13,661 cases.  
TTC Board Approves Mandatory Mask Policy - The TTC Board has unanimously approved a mandatory mask policy...
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Update as of Wednesday June 17th 2020
As of June 17, 2020, Canada has a total of 99,467 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 32,554 cases with Toronto having 13,502 cases.
Ontario Extends Emergency Order until June 30, 2020  - The Ontario emergency order for COVID-19 that was set to expire on June 19th, 2020 has been extended until at least June 30th, 2020...
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Update as of Tuesday June 16th 2020
As of June 16, 2020, Canada has a total of 99,147 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 32,370 cases with Toronto having 13,420 cases. 
Canada-U.S. border restrictions extended 30 days: The Canada-U.S. border was set to open up in the coming week, however with the continued worries of COVID-19 being spread over the border, Canada and the U.S. have decided to extend the closure until at least July 21st, 2020. 
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Update as of Monday June 15th 2020
As of June 15, 2020, Canada has a total of 98,787 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 32,189 cases with Toronto having 13,330 cases.  
Visiting the Residents of North Yorkers -- As much of the Province continues to re-open in phases, we would like to remind all family and friends of North Yorkers that we are only receiving visitors in an extremely secure manner.
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Update as of Friday June 12th 2020
As of June 12, 2020, Canada has a total of 97,530 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 31,544 cases with Toronto having 13, 063 cases.  
Businesses begin opening today outside of Toronto and Hamilton - Earlier this week, Doug Ford announced that most of Ontario will be entering phase 2 of reopening as of today with the exception of the Greater Toronto Area and the Hamilton region...
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Update as of Thursday June 11th 2020
As of June 11, 2020, Canada has a total of 97,125 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 31,341 cases with Toronto having 12,949 cases. 
In Loving Memory : It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Audrey Stratton. 
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Update as of Wednesday June 10th 2020
As of June 10, 2020, Canada has a total of 96,653 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 31,090 cases with Toronto having 12,828 cases.
COVID-19 Infection and Mortality Rates among Health Care Workers (HCWs)  -- Produced in collaboration with Ontario Health (Quality) and Public Health Ontario
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Update as of Tuesday June 9th 2020
As of June 9, 2020, Canada has a total of 96,244 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 30,860 cases with Toronto having 12,707 cases.
Ford Announces Ontario’s Reopening Plan for Child Care Centres ... 
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Update as of Monday June 8th 2020
As of June 8, 2020, Canada has a total of 95,699 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 30,617 cases with Toronto having 12,538 cases. 
The Extension of the Emergency Order/Phase 2 - As of 2 days ago, the emergency orders were extended until June 19, 2020.
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Update as of Friday June 5th 2020
As of June 5, 2020, Canada has a total of 94,070 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 29,747 cases with Toronto having 11,835 cases. 
As our economy is slowly reopening and people are out and about in the community enjoying the warm weather, we would like to remind everyone to continue to be as vigilant as possible if you need to go out for any reason.
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Update as of Thursday June 4th 2020
As of June 4, 2020, Canada has a total of 93,441 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 29,403 cases with Toronto having 11,652 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
Thank you NYGH!
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Update as of Wednesday June 3rd 2020
As of June 3, 2020, Canada has a total of 92,748 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 29,047 cases with Toronto having 11,513 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
COVID-19 Testing and IPAC training at North Yorkers...
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Update as of Tuesday June 2nd 2020
As of June 2, 2020, Canada has a total of 92,151 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 28,709 cases with Toronto having 11,388 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
Emergency Order Extended to June 30th, 2020...
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Update as of Monday June 1st 2020
As of June 1, 2020, Canada has a total of 91,351 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 28,263 cases with Toronto having 11,174 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
We are very happy to announce that we have received confirmation from North York General Hospital ...
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Update as of Friday May 29th 2020
As of May 29, 2020, Canada has a total of 88,856 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 27,210 cases with Toronto having 10,726 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
It has been over two months since the residents of North Yorkers have seen their loved ones in person...
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Update as of Thursday May 28th 2020
As of May 28, 2020, Canada has a total of 87,902 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 26,866 cases with Toronto having 10,525 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
Ontario adds more to the list of what can re-open...
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Update as of Wednesday May 27th 2020
As of May 27, 2020, Canada has a total of 86,939 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 26,483 cases with Toronto having 10,373 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
Extension of Emergency Order in Ontario...
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Update as of Tuesday May 26th 2020
As of May 26, 2020, Canada has a total of 85,998 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 26,191 cases with Toronto having 10,212 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
COVID-19 Community Testing...
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Update as of Monday May 25th 2020
As of May 25, 2020, Canada has a total of 84,699 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 25,500 cases with Toronto having 10,035 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
Changes to the testing requirements of COVID-19...
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Update as of Friday May 22nd 2020
As of May 22, 2020, Canada has a total of 81,765 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 24,628 cases with Toronto having 9357 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
Navigating the “new normal” during the COVID-19 pandemic is no easy task for anyone...
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Update as of Thursday May 21st 2020
As of May 21, 2020, Canada has a total of 80,555 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 24,184 cases with Toronto having 9192  cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
As the coronavirus pandemic is still an ever-evolving situation that our world is dealing with, we at North Yorkers are...
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Update as of Wednesday May 20th 2020
As of May 20, 2020, Canada has a total of 79,112 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 23,774 cases with Toronto having 8866  cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
List of businesses now given green light to reopen in Ontario...
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Update as of Tuesday May 19th 2020
As of May 19, 2020, Canada has a total of 78,499 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 23,384 cases with Toronto having 8603 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
The Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, has announced today that schools will not be reopening for the rest of the school year.
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Update as of Friday May 15th 2020
>>> OFCP Virtual Workshop May 21 2020 <<<
As of May 15, 2020, Canada has a total of 73,829 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 21,922 cases with Toronto having 8097 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
As Canada continues to combat COVID-19, it is increasingly important ...
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Update as of Thursday May 14th 2020
As of May 14, 2020, Canada has a total of 72,536 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 21,494 cases with Toronto having 7944  cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
Is our economy re-opening? 
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Update as of Wednesday May 13th 2020
As of May 13, 2020, Canada has a total of 71,486 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 21,236 cases with Toronto having 7775 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
When will things go back to normal at North Yorkers? 
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Update as of Tuesday May 12th 2020
As of May 12, 2020, Canada has a total of 70,342 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 20,907 cases with Toronto having 7557 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
Updated Measures for COVID-19 Prevention at North Yorkers...
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Update as of Monday May 11th 2020
As of May 11, 2020, Canada has a total of 69,156 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 20, 546 cases with Toronto having 7413  cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
As of this morning, stores in Ontario were allowed to reopen for curbside pickup after a weekend that saw the spread of the coronavirus slow...
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Update as of Thursday May 7th 2020
As of May 7, 2020, Canada has a total of 63,895 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 19,121 cases with Toronto having 6665 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
The Premier of Ontario announced yesterday that they are slowly beginning to open the economy back up...
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Update as of Wednesday May 6th 2020
As of May 6, 2020, Canada has a total of 62,458 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 18,722 cases with Toronto having 6448 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
For the second consecutive day, Ontario has seen a rise in the number of new cases of COVID-19...
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Update as of Tuesday May 5th 2020
As of May 5, 2020, Canada has a total of 61,159 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 18,310 cases with Toronto having 6278 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
The management, staff and residents of North Yorkers would like to extend our deepest condolences...
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Update as of Monday May 4th 2020
As of May 4, 2020, Canada has a total of 59,844 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 17,923 cases with Toronto having 5967 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
As the Ministry of Health learns more and more about COVID-19, we are updated with the latest and most accurate 
information to date. 
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Update as of Friday May 1st 2020
As of May 1, 2020, Canada has a total of 53,657 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 16, 608 cases with Toronto having 5551 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible. 
It’s going to feel a lot like summer this weekend, which...
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Update as of Thursday April 30th 2020
As of April 30, 2020, Canada has a total of 52,056 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 16,187 cases with Toronto having 5360 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
This weekend, we are expecting the temperatures in the GTA to rise to about 20 degrees....
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Update as of Wednesday April 29th 2020
>>> Vibrant Healthcare virtual health & wellness series <<<
As of April 29, 2020, Canada has a total of 50,373 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 15,728 cases with Toronto having 5128  cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
Vibrant Healthcare is offering a virtual health and wellness series!
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As of April 28, 2020, Canada has a total of 49,025 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 15,381 cases with Toronto having 4973 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
Ontario’s plan to re-open the economy... 
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Update as of Friday April 24th 2020
As of April 24, 2020, Canada has a total of 42,110 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 13,519 cases with Toronto having 4347  cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
As another weekend approaches, we are one step closer to the end of the coronavirus pandemic...
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Update as of Thursday April 23rd 2020
As of April 23, 2020, Canada has a total of 40,824 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 12,879 cases with Toronto having 4069 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
Although we have been asked to stay home and social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Update as of Wednesday April 22nd 2020
As of April 22, 2020, Canada has a total of 38,932 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 12,245 cases with Toronto having 3820  cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
As there has been an increase in outbreaks in Long-Term Care Homes and Cluster Care Settings, North Yorkers would like to offer well wishes to all of the people affected...
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Update as of Tuesday April 21st 2020
As of April 21, 2020, Canada has a total of 37,382 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 11,735 cases with Toronto having 3682 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
North Yorkers for Disabled Persons is taking precautions in alignment with directives from Ontario Health as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Update as of Monday April 20th 2020
As of April 20, 2020, Canada has a total of 35,392 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 11,184 cases with Toronto having 3546  cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
The numbers for COVID-19 continue to rise, and NYDP remains focused on doing what we can to ensure all staff and residents are safe...
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Update as of Friday April 17th 2020
As of April 17, 2020, Canada has a total of 30,670 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 9525 cases with Toronto having 2881 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
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Update as of Thursday April 16th 2020
As of April 16, 2020, Canada has a total of 28,381 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 8961 cases with Toronto having 2670 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
It has been over a month now that we have been social distancing and staying home as much as possible...
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Update as of Wednesday April 15th 2020
As of April 15, 2020, Canada has a total of 27,557 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 8447 cases with Toronto having 2543 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as 
soon as possible.
While COVID-19 continues to be on the rise, and our vulnerable population are at the highest risk of serious illness... 
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Update as of Tuesday April 14th 2020
As of April 14, 2020, Canada has a total of 26,163 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 7953 cases with Toronto having 2362 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
Today, the Government has extended the state of Emergency until May 12, 2020 at 9:00am...
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Update as of Monday April 13th 2020
As of April 13, 2020, Canada has a total of 24,383 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 7470 cases with Toronto having 2225 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
The Premier of Ontario has confirmed today that they have a continued supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) being manufactured as well as donated.
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Update as of Friday April 10th 2020
As of April 10, 2020, Canada has a total of 21, 243 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 6237 cases with Toronto having 1769 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
You may have been hearing about the many Long Term Care (LTC) homes in the media...
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Update as of Thursday April 9th 2020
As of April 9, 2020, Canada has a total of 19, 289 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 5759 cases with Toronto having 1570 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OUR RESIDENTS:
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​Update as of Wednesday April 8th 2020
As of April 8, 2020, Canada has a total of 17, 897 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 5276 cases with Toronto having 1449 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
As Easter Weekend approaches, it is important...
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A LETTER TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF NORTH YORKERS | Tuesday April 7th 2020
The Board would like to thank the families of the residents at North Yorkers for their understanding and co-operation with the current restrictions in place. 
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​Update as of Monday April 6th 2020
As of April 6, 2020, Canada has a total of 15, 512 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 4038 cases with Toronto having 1232 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
Our situation in Ontario continues to remain uncertain...
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​Update as of Friday April 3rd 2020
As of April 3, 2020, Canada has a total of 11,747 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 3255 cases with Toronto having 897 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
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​Update as of Thursday April 2nd 2020
As of April 2, 2020, Canada has a total of 9613 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 2793 cases with Toronto having 818 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
As North Yorkers continues to take all precautionary measures possible... 
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​Update as of Wednesday April 1st 2020
As of April 1, 2020, Canada has a total of 9017 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 2392 cases with Toronto having 793 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
Although we are still treading uncertain waters during the coronavirus pandemic​...
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​Update as of Tuesday March 31st 2020
As of March 31, 2020, Canada has a total of 7708 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 1966 cases with Toronto having 591 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
To help stop the spread of COVID-19, the union representing Canada Post workers...
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​Update as of Monday March 30th 2020
As of March 30, 2020, Canada has a total of 6320 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 1706 cases with Toronto having 540 cases. At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
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​Update as of Friday March 27th 2020
As of March 27, 2020, Canada has a total of 4018 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 967 cases with Toronto having 339 cases.  At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff, residents and stakeholders as soon as possible.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hang over us and the waters are still unclear...
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​Update as of Thursday March 26th 2020
>> A SPECIAL POEM BY THE RESIDENTS OF NYDP <<
As of March 26, 2020, Canada has a total of 3385 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 688 cases with Toronto having 280 cases.  At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff and residents as soon as possible.
It has been 14 days since the residents of North Yorkers agreed that it would be a good idea to remain at home during the pandemic ... 
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​Update as of Wednesday March 25th 2020
As of March 25, 2020, Canada has a total of 1959 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 688  cases with Toronto having 280 cases.  At this time, residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free and staff members continue to self-monitor. If this changes, we will notify all staff and residents as soon as possible.
During this pandemic, part of our daily routine at North Yorkers is screening both staff and residents for symptoms of 
COVID-19.
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​Update as of Tuesday March 24th 2020
As of March 24, 2020, Canada has a total of 1646 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 573  cases with Toronto having 239 cases.  At this time, all staff and residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free. If this changes, we will notify all staff and residents as soon as possible.
Current measures being taken by NYDP:
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​Update as of Monday March 23rd 2020
As of March 23, 2020, Canada has a total of 1508 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 503 cases with Toronto having 220 cases.  At this time, all staff and residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free. If this changes, we will notify all staff and residents as soon as possible.
Toronto’s chief medical officer of health confirmed this weekend that community transmission of COVID-19 is occurring in the city of Toronto. The city encourages the continuation of social distancing.
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​Update as of Sunday March 22nd 2020
As of March 22, 2020, Canada has a total of 1349 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 424 cases with Toronto having 193 cases. At this time, all staff and residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free. If this changes, we will notify all stakeholders as soon as possible.
We would like to extend a very big thank you to all of our staff who have been continuously working hard to ensure our residents are well taken care of during this trying time.
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​Update as of Friday March 20th 2020
As of March 20, 2020, Canada has a total of 846 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 301 cases with Toronto having 128 cases.  At this time, all staff and residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free. If this changes, we will notify all stakeholders as soon as possible.
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​Update as of Thursday March 19th 2020
As of March 19, 2020, Canada has a total of 727 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 257 cases with Toronto having 104 cases.  At this time, all staff and residents of North Yorkers continue to remain symptom free. If this changes, we will notify all stakeholders as soon as possible.
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​Update as of Wednesday March 18th 2020
As of March 18,  2020, Canada has a total of 569  confirmed cases of  COVID-19. Ontario itself has 189 cases with Toronto having 104 cases. 
Today, the Federal Government, along with the President of the United States, decided that they would be temporarily closing borders to non-essential traffic between Canada and the U.S. The borders will remain open for the essential transportation of goods  such as groceries, household supplies and medication, among other things. 
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​Update as of Tuesday March 17th 2020
As of March 17, 2020, Canada has a total of 432 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 185 cases with Toronto having 96 cases. 
This  morning,  Premier  Doug  Ford  officially  declared  a  state  of  emergency  for  the  Province  of  Ontario.  North Yorkers is deemed an  essential service to our  residents  and thus is not affected by the mandated business closures that have been put into place by the Provincial Government.
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​Update as of Friday March 13th 2020
​As of March 13, 2020, Canada has a total of 152 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ontario itself has 60 cases with Toronto having 41 cases. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada via Canada.ca, the current risk associated with COVID-19 is considered low for the general population. There is an increased risk, however, to the following populations:
  • People 65 years of age and over;
  • people with compromised immune systems; and
  • people with underlying medical conditions. 
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