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Ontario sticking with mask mandate, vaccine passport for now, health minister says

Ontario sticking with mask mandate, vaccine passport for now, health minister says

Ontario has no immediate plans to end its mask mandate and COVID-19 vaccine certificate system, the province's health minister said Wednesday as she announced details of a plan to distribute free rapid tests at grocery stores and pharmacies.
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Ontario looking into lower price plan for overnight electricity use

Ontario looking into lower price plan for overnight electricity use

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ontario is looking into offering a lower price plan for overnight electricity use, a move Minister Todd Smith said would help spur electric vehicle adoption.
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Terror murder case for deaths of Ontario Muslim family to go straight to trial

Terror murder case for deaths of Ontario Muslim family to go straight to trial

LONDON, Ont. — A man facing terror-related murder charges in the deaths of four members of a Muslim family will head straight to trial. Nathaniel Veltman is accused of deliberately hitting the family with his truck in London, Ont., on June 6.
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Ontario to roll out free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests at grocery stores

The Ontario governmentwilldistribute free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests at grocery stores, pharmacies and other settings.
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Committee shares recommendations for changing culture at Western University

Committee shares recommendations for changing culture at Western University

All new students at Western University should have to complete training in gender-based and sexual violence before they arrive on campus, a committee has recommended in response to heightened concerns about student safety.
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Ontario allowing educator regulators to share more info on criminal proceedings

Ontario allowing educator regulators to share more info on criminal proceedings

Ontario is letting regulators disclose more information when educators are involved in criminal proceedings, even before a verdict is finalized in an individual's case.
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Ontario fiscal watchdog projects smaller budget deficits than government

Ontario fiscal watchdog projects smaller budget deficits than government

TORONTO — Ontario's fiscal watchdog predicts smaller budget deficits over the next few years compared to those projected by the government last fall, saying the more positive outlook is due to an improved revenue forecast.
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Child care deal with Ottawa 'may take some time,' Ontario education minister says

Ontario's education minister says it "may take some time" to reach a deal with Ottawa on $10-a-day child care. Stephen Lecce made the comments Tuesday at an unrelated education announcement, where he was asked about the status of negotiations.
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Three teens charged after 19-year-old man fatally shot in Toronto

TORONTO — Three teenagers from Oshawa, Ont., have been charged after a man was fatally shot in Toronto last month. Toronto police say the teens were arrested on Monday.
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Ontario reports 2,254 COVID-19 patients in hospital, 474 in ICU

Ontario reported 2,254 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and 474 patients in intensive care on Tuesday. That's down from 3,091 people in hospital and 568 people ICU a week ago. The province is also reporting 42 more virus-related deaths.
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