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Ontario reports 834 people in hospital with COVID-19, 262 in ICUs

Ontario is reporting 821 people in hospital with COVID-19 and 262 in intensive care. It's a slight decrease from Thursday, when the province said there were 834 people in hospital with the virus and 267 in intensive care.

SIU will not charge police officer who shot and killed Ontario gunsmith

Ontario's police watchdog won't charge a Toronto officer who shot and killed a 70-year-old gunsmith near Port Dover, Ont., last year, saying the officer had split seconds to make a "life-or-death" decision.
Ontario wants to welcome Ukrainian refugees with jobs and settlement: Ford

Ontario wants to welcome Ukrainian refugees with jobs and settlement: Ford

Premier Doug Ford wants to fast-track potential Ukrainian refugees to Ontario, where he says jobs and settlement services will be waiting for them.
Canadian liquor stores pull Russian products amid conflict in Ukraine

Canadian liquor stores pull Russian products amid conflict in Ukraine

TORONTO — Crown liquor stores in several Canadian provinces were pulling Russian products from their shelves Friday in light of Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.

Waterloo, Ont., girl found safe after Amber Alert; man facing charges

Waterloo Region police say a man is facing assault and drunk driving charges following an alleged abduction that sparked an Amber Alert on Friday morning.

Ontario to introduce legislation aimed at attracting skilled workers

LONDON, Ont. — Ontario plans to introduce legislation that would limit the amount of time skilled workers from other parts of Canada have to wait to get their credentials transferred to the province.

Ontario reports 1,003 in hospital with COVID-19, 297 in intensive care

Ontario is reporting 1,003 people in hospital with COVID-19 and 297 in intensive care. That's slightly down from Thursday, when the province reported 1,066 hospitalizations and 302 people in ICUs. Ontario also logged 35 new deaths from the virus.

State of emergency lifted in Windsor, Ont., following blockades

Officials in Windsor, Ont., plan to ask for federal and provincial funds to pay for the costs of policing a border blockade, the mayor said Thursday as he lifted a state of emergency imposed after the protest.
Ontario reviewing COVID vaccine mandate for long-term care workers, minister says

Ontario reviewing COVID vaccine mandate for long-term care workers, minister says

TORONTO — A policy requiring that Ontario long-term care workers get vaccinated against COVID-19 is under review, the minister responsible for the sector said on Thursday.
Mask mandates will lift in schools, public spaces at the same time: Moore

Mask mandates will lift in schools, public spaces at the same time: Moore

TORONTO — Mask mandates are staying in place in Ontario for now, but when they are removed for public settings they will simultaneously be lifted in schools, the province's top doctor said Thursday. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.