KITCHENER Hospitals in Waterloo Region have started to accept patient transfers from hospitals outside of the region. As of Monday, Grand River Hospital had five patient transfers. Cambridge Memorial Hospital had also accepted two out-of-region patients. At this time we’ve been directed to ramp down surgeries to accommodate patients that may potentially be in need of care and unable to receive it in their local hospital, an emailed statement from GRH said in part. If you or a loved one have an upcoming booked surgery that is affected, you will be contacted by the hospital or your surgeon s office directly. If you do not receive a phone call, your procedure or appointment will proceed as normal.
BARRIE, ONT. Officials in Caledon have seized over $1.2 million worth of cannabis products after responding to a fire on Thursday. According to the Ontario Provincial Police, Caledon firefighters responded to a call for a roof fire at a commercial building on Marconi Court in Bolton. Officials discovered an indoor cannabis operation, which did not have a valid license. In addition to the marijuana, approximately $16,000 in related equipment was also seized by OPP. It s not clear if charges have been laid, but police say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Caledon OPP Community Street Crime Unit at 905-584-2241 or toll-free at 1-888-310-1122.
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante has a challenge for the city s residents: to take 500 days to revive the city from the economic devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic.