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Sudbury police charge woman after daycare's $130K allegedly moved to personal account

SUDBURY, Ont. — Police in Sudbury, Ont., say they have arrested and charged a woman after $130,000 in funds owed to a daycare were allegedly deposited into personal accounts.

Dec 9, 2020 7:03 PM Read more >

Toronto school closed until January after COVID-19 outbreak

TORONTO — A Toronto school will be closed to in-class learning until January as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak that has sickened 14 students. Toronto's public health unit ordered the closure of Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute until Dec.

Dec 9, 2020 4:37 PM Read more >

Ontario reports 1,890 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths from the virus

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 1,890 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 28 new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 517 cases are in Toronto, 471 in Peel Region and 187 in York Region.

Dec 9, 2020 4:02 PM Read more >

Hazardous travel conditions in parts of southern Ontario Wednesday

Travel may be hazardous in eastern and central parts of southern Ontario Wednesday morning due to snowy conditions. Environment Canada issued a winter weather travel advisory for a large section the region.

Dec 9, 2020 11:54 AM Read more >

U.S. prosecutors say Montreal men ran $1M telemarketing scam

MONTREAL — Federal prosecutors in the United States say they've charged five Quebec men with running a telemarketing scam that allegedly stole more than $1 million. The U.S.

Dec 9, 2020 2:18 AM Read more >

Legault says additional COVID restrictions possible as cases, hospitalizations rise

MONTREAL — As Quebec deals with rising COVID-19 cases and increased pressure on its health-care system, Premier Francois Legault said Tuesday his government isn't ruling out implementing further restrictions.

Dec 8, 2020 10:04 PM Read more >

Ontario to provide proof of COVID vaccination, those without it may face restrictions

TORONTO — Ontario residents who choose not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine could face certain restrictions, the province's health minister said Tuesday, noting that the government will provide proof of immunization to those who get the shot.

Dec 8, 2020 9:29 PM Read more >

Security guards charged with manslaughter in death of patient at Toronto hospital

Police say two security guards have been charged in the death of a patient at a Toronto hospital. Investigators say security guards working at Toronto General Hospital had a "physical interaction" with a patient on May 11.

Dec 8, 2020 9:12 PM Read more >

Hearing for judge accused of perjury over Black federation role begins

TORONTO — A disciplinary hearing for a judge accused of lying about his involvement in a Black activist organization has begun.

Dec 8, 2020 7:49 PM Read more >

Public health unit declares outbreak at Kingston, Ont., church

KINGSTON, Ont. — Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a church in Kingston, Ont. The Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Public Health unit says there are nine cases directly linked to Third Day Worship Centre.

Dec 8, 2020 6:30 PM Read more >