Tag: Covid-19
Doctor who spoke out against vaccine mandates will turn over records
Former Owen Sound emergency room doctor Rochagné Kilian said she will turn over COVID vaccine exemption and other patient records after a recent Supreme Court of Canada decision. Kilian became the subject of a College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario investigation three years ago over COVID-19 vaccine exemptions. She said she will turn over […]
Realtors see reasons for optimism as London-area home sales rise
Homes sales in the London region picked up for a second straight month in October, signalling more buyers are willing to pull the trigger on purchases amid lower interest rates, the latest housing market snapshot shows. A total of 661 homes exchanged hands in October, 135 more than in the same month last year, the […]
Everything you need to know about RSV virus, vaccine availability
Seasonal viruses are beginning to make the rounds in the London region, an annual wave of illness that puts pressure on hospitals. In addition to flu and COVID-19 shots, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines are available for the most vulnerable. Here’s what you need to know. What is RSV? RSV usually causes mild cold-like symptoms […]
Children’s Hospital opens clinic to give RSV shot to babies
The Childrenâs Hospital is trying to head off respiratory virus season, launching an immunization clinic to help protect infants from a cold-like infection that lands some in hospital. The just-opened immunization program is targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a seasonal disease that triggers mild symptoms in most but can be a particular threat to infants in […]
As downtown changes, Covent Garden Market seeks to keep pace
Londonâs Covent Garden Market is out to reinvent itself, launching a new survey the downtown venue hopes will guide its future and help it stay ahead of the coreâs residential boom. The new survey by the market, available to all Londoners, comes at a time of transformation for the core and market vendors, which until […]
Animal shelters struggle with challenges
By Victor Wooddell Capital News Service Animal shelters in Michigan are at capacity, even while facing staff and resource shortages. According to experts, more animals are being abandoned and too few pet owners are having their animals spayed or neutered. In 2020, adoption rates soared due to pandemic-related stay-at-home orders across the country, according to […]
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Massey’s Indian restaurant leaving core for west London: ‘We didn’t feel safe’
After nearly two decades in downtown London, one of the cityâs top-rated Indian restaurants is moving to the cityâs west end.
London hospitals tighten mask rules for patients, visitors
London hospitals are making face masks a requirement for some patients and encouraging visitors to wear one, too â a move intended to reduce the impact of flu season on hospital capacity. Â
What to know as free flu, COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out ahead of virus season
Ontario’s rollout of free flu and COVID-19 vaccines for the general population has begun.
Downtown’s in flux â again. Can a new city hall blueprint fix it?
A downtown with Canada’s highest office vacancy rate.