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Boy, 14, charged with murder in fatal school shooting of Grade 12 student in Toronto

Boy, 14, charged with murder in fatal school shooting of Grade 12 student in Toronto

TORONTO — A 14-year-old boy ran up behind a student at an east-end Toronto school and fatally shot him at point blank range, police said Tuesday, describing the incident as "an execution.

A list of some past Canadian school shootings

An 18-year-old student died after a shooting at a Toronto high school on Monday. Police have charged a 14-year-old with first-degree murder. Here is a list of some other school shootings in Canada: Ecole Polytechnique, Montreal: On Dec.
World is 'done' with COVID and it's time to move on from restrictions: Ford

World is 'done' with COVID and it's time to move on from restrictions: Ford

TORONTO — It's time to move on from public health restrictions aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 because people are "done" with rules like vaccine certificates and masks, Ontario's premier said on Tuesday.

Ontario puts $500M toward ArcelorMittal Dofasco green steel project

HAMILTON — Ontario is giving $500 million in loans and grants to ArcelorMittal Dofasco to make its steelmaking process greener. The $1.8-billion project will replace coal-fed coke ovens and blast furnaces with low-emission technology.

Police find stolen truck in Toronto area, but 2,000 guns remain missing

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Police say they've found a stolen truck, but a trailer with more than 2,000 guns remains missing.
Ontario announces vax certificates to end March 1

Ontario announces vax certificates to end March 1

TORONTO — Ontario is ending its vaccine certificate system on March 1, when capacity limits in public settings and restrictions on social gathering sizes will fully lift as well, though masking requirements will remain for now.
Reopened Ambassador Bridge sees traffic moving freely as city signs emergency order

Reopened Ambassador Bridge sees traffic moving freely as city signs emergency order

WINDSOR, ONTARIO — Commercial trucks and other vehicles flowed steadily over the reopened Ambassador Bridge on Monday as the City of Windsor took steps to ensure unimpeded access to the busy border crossing following nearly a week of protests that di

Ontario lowers deficit projection for this year to $13.1 billion

TORONTO — Ontario is projecting a $13.1-billion deficit this fiscal year, down from the province's last forecast, mostly due to higher revenues.
Marineland appears in court to face charge of using dolphins and whales in shows

Marineland appears in court to face charge of using dolphins and whales in shows

Marineland has made its first appearance in court as it faces a charge for allegedly using dolphins and whales for entertainment purposes.

Truck carrying 2,000 firearms allegedly stolen in Peterborough, Ont., police say

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Police in Peterborough, Ont., say a truck carrying more than 2,000 firearms was allegedly stolen early Sunday morning. They say a trucking company called at around 7:30 a.m. to report the missing vehicle.