Ontario sets grim new record as COVID-19 cases spike to unprecedented levels

Ontario has reported a significant spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases, breaking another grim record for the most infections in a single day. Health officials confirmed 978 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, which is higher than the previous record of 939 set back on Oct. 9. The majority of cases were found in Ontario's four COVID-19 hotspots, which are currently in a modified Stage 2. There are 348 new cases in Toronto, 170 in Peel Region, 141 in York Region and 89 in Ottawa. Ontario also re