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Military report details 'disturbing' issues in Ontario long-term care homes

Military report details 'disturbing' issues in Ontario long-term care homes

TORONTO — A military report on five Ontario long-term care homes released Tuesday details "horrific" allegations of insect infestations, aggressive resident feeding that caused choking, bleeding infections, and residents crying for help for hours.
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With early heat wave, lack of air conditioning in Quebec nursing homes a concern

With early heat wave, lack of air conditioning in Quebec nursing homes a concern

MONTREAL — An unusual May heat wave has Quebec authorities scrambling to keep residents cool in long-term care homes ravaged by COVID-19.
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Quebec ombudswoman to probe high number of COVID-19 seniors' deaths

Quebec ombudswoman to probe high number of COVID-19 seniors' deaths

MONTREAL — Quebec's ombudswoman will investigate why so many seniors died from COVID-19 in the province's long-term care homes and other residences for the elderly.
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Guns, drugs, cash seized in organized crime probe of Toronto area tow truck industry

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Police north of Toronto have laid numerous organized crime charges in relation to a violent battle between tow truck companies.
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CAMH survey looks at binge-drinking, financial anxiety during COVID

CAMH survey looks at binge-drinking, financial anxiety during COVID

TORONTO — A recent survey of about 1,000 Canadians suggests heavy drinking is highest among younger people and those worried about personal finances due to the pandemic.
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Quebec cautiously optimistic as COVID-19 trends improve, Montreal retail reopens

Quebec cautiously optimistic as COVID-19 trends improve, Montreal retail reopens

MONTREAL — Quebec reported its sixth consecutive daily decrease in the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 on Monday, as retail stores across the Montreal area reopened following weeks of shutdowns to slow the spread of the virus.
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Mother's Day gatherings boosted COVID-19 cases, health minister says

Mother's Day gatherings boosted COVID-19 cases, health minister says

TORONTO — Mother's Day gatherings contrary to physical distancing rules helped boost Ontario's COVID-19 cases, the health minister said Monday, and those rising numbers — plus concern over a large crowd at a Toronto park over the weekend — are delayi
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Quebec's public health director hands over figurine gift for COVID-19 leadership

Quebec's public health director hands over figurine gift for COVID-19 leadership

QUEBEC — A small figurine of Quebec's director of public health, given to him as recognition for his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, will have to be handed over to authorities because it runs contrary to the province's ethics rules, The Canadia
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Arson suspected in early morning blaze that damaged Montreal cell tower

Arson suspected in early morning blaze that damaged Montreal cell tower

MONTREAL — Police say arson is suspected in a fire that badly damaged a telecommunications tower in southwestern Montreal early Monday. There were no injuries stemming fro. the blaze, which was reported about 3:45 a.m.
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Two workers of Toronto Loblaws test positive for COVID-19, now isolating at home

TORONTO — Two workers at a Loblaws grocery store at the old Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto have tested positive for COVID-19. Loblaw says it closed the store briefly to allow for additional cleaning and has since reopened.
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