1st confirmed case of Zika virus in Ontario, province says

Province found positive test results for the virus in someone who travelled to South America Ontario’s first case of the Zika virus has been confirmed by the province’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. In a statement, the province’s chief medical officer of health said Friday that Public Health Ontario received positive test results for the virus in an… Continue reading 1st confirmed case of Zika virus in Ontario, province says

Ontario ATV rider survives after crashing through ice into frigid lake

It was a close call for an Ontario man who fell through the ice on Lake Simcoe while riding his ATV on Monday. The man went out on his ATV on Monday morning near Innisfil, Ont., when he suddenly crashed through the ice and plunged into the frigid waters. “I was just coming out, cruising… Continue reading Ontario ATV rider survives after crashing through ice into frigid lake

Ontario braces for season's 1st winter storm

After a mild December, the first winter storm of the season is expected to hit much of Ontario tonight, as an intense low-pressure weather system from Texas makes its way toward the lower Great Lakes. The storm is expected to start this evening and, depending on the region, bring snow and the possibility of ice pellets, rain and… Continue reading Ontario braces for season's 1st winter storm