Around Ontario

OTTAWA — Canoe Kayak Canada announced that they have cancelled their upcoming Olympic and Paralympic team trials due to the novel coronavirus.

OTTAWA — The official raised Canadian Erica Wiebe's arm to signal a victory, and her guaranteed spot at the Tokyo Olympics. The gesture was more for show, though, with no fans in attendance to recognize her accomplishment.

OTTAWA — Ontario's top public health doctor has deemed that only "essential" visitors be allowed in long-term care, retirement and supportive housing as part of the province's effort to quell the spread of the novel coronavirus.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have received a clean bill of health. All players and staff received negative results from their COVID-19 tests, the team said in a statement on Saturday.

TORONTO — Woodbine Mohawk Park and Woodbine Racetrack will be closed to the general public starting tomorrow for a minimum of two weeks.

TORONTO — Mirvish Productions has suspended performances at all of its Toronto theatres in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Cancellations take effect starting with Saturday's matinees and run until April 12.

TORONTO — A potentially devastating strike by Toronto's 20,000 inside workers has been averted.

Toronto Raptors players and staff who underwent testing for COVID-19 earlier this week are "all currently negative" for the virus, with one result pending, the team said Friday.

OTTAWA — Canada's Daniel Coles fell 10-2 to Manuel Alejandro Lopez Salcedo of Mexico on Friday in quarterfinal action at an Olympic wrestling qualifier closed to spectators.

TORONTO — Short-term measures aimed at reducing risks related to the novel coronavirus in Ontario courts will likely have a long-lasting impact on the province's justice system, some experts said Friday.