Premier Doug Ford changes stance on outdoor playground ban
After backlash from the Ontario public, Premier Doug Ford has loosened his stance on one outdoor restriction.

After backlash from the Ontario public, Premier Doug Ford has loosened his stance on one outdoor restriction.
Windsor police say they will not be performing random stops of people or vehicles under Ontario’s enhanced public health measures, joining a number of other forces who will opt out of the new enforcement.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is suspending and moving to revoke liquor license of Family Kitchen restaurant in Leamington Ont., for non-compliance.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit reported 73 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths in the region on Saturday.
Health officials in Ontario are reporting more than 4,300 new cases of COVID-19 as the number of patients in hospital with the disease crosses the 2,000 mark for the first time.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) said Windsor-Essex residents meeting the highest risk and high risk health conditions criteria and certain essential caregivers can now schedule their COVID-19 vaccine appointment
The surging COVID-19 caseload has Ontario "on its heels," prompting the urgent need for tougher measures to regain control of the deteriorating situation.
Queen Elizabeth and her family paid their last respects to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated his naval past, his international heritage and seven decades of service in which he helped guide the queen through repeated crises.
Toronto police say they will not be performing random stops of people or vehicles under Ontario’s enhanced public health measures, joining a number of other forces who will opt out of the new enforcement.
The Ontario government is reversing restrictions on playgrounds as one Toronto infectious diseases doctor called the closing down of outdoor spaces, including playgrounds, across Ontario the wrong move in the fight against COVID-19.
Queen Elizabeth and her family paid their last respects to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated his naval past, his international heritage and seven decades of service in which he helped guide the queen through repeated crises.
The traditional attire observed at the funeral of Prince Philip paid homage to the Duke of Edinburgh and royal tradition.
A year after they last saw one another, Prince William and his brother Prince Harry put their fraught relationship aside as they said farewell to their grandfather at his funeral on Saturday.
Canada's national commemorative ceremony in honour of the late Prince Philip is underway at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa.
Former PM Chretien shares fond memories of Prince Philip
Dr. Kali Barrett, a critical care physical, says she does not know where the Ontario government got its evidence for some of the new measures.
A U.S. diver stumbled upon a wedding ring while in a river, luckily for the owner who had been looking for the lost band.
Jill Macyshon has the story of a former Winnipeg grocery store worker finding popularity on TikTok sharing his satirical stories.
CTV News Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme leads special coverage of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.
A Cyclone helicopter made a precautionary landing at Nova Scotia's Rainbow Haven Provincial Park after noticing a cockpit indication.
The app, created by Indigenous Vision, shares the locations of historical Blackfoot land sites throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Montana and Wyoming.
A territorial goose attacks an unsuspecting Edmonton man and his two dogs Tuesday, April 13, 2021.