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Homeless supporters, authorities clash as Toronto clears another homeless encampment

TORONTO — Violence erupted as authorities moved in to clear a homeless encampment at a Toronto park on Wednesday, with police pushing out a large group of people who had refused to leave the area.

Jul 21, 2021 9:40 PM Read more >

Six Nations elected chief wants search for unmarked graves to be criminal probe

The elected chief of Six Nations of the Grand River says the search for unmarked graves at the former site of a residential school in southwestern Ontario should be treated as a criminal investigation.

Jul 21, 2021 5:34 PM Read more >

Some Canadians frustrated they still can't cross U.S. land border

TORONTO — Canadians are expressing frustration at still being unable to drive across the border to the U.S. for a casual visit, even though their fully vaccinated American counterparts will soon be able to do so.

Jul 21, 2021 4:53 PM Read more >

Ontario science experts hope for fewer runny nose disruptions when risk is low

TORONTO — The runny nose will likely retain its power to turn school days and work schedules upside down in September, but Ontario's science advisers are envisioning fewer snotty disruptions the lower the COVID-19 risk becomes.

Jul 21, 2021 4:49 PM Read more >

Watchdog says Ontario spent $10.3 billion less than planned during last fiscal year

TORONTO — Ontario spent about $10 billion less in the last fiscal year than it had planned, the province's financial watchdog said Wednesday as the opposition criticized the government for not investing those funds in more pandemic supports.

Jul 21, 2021 4:03 PM Read more >

Kevin O'Leary tells trial he doesn't recall if wife drank before 'chaotic' boat crash

Celebrity businessman Kevin O'Leary testified at his wife's trial on Wednesday, saying he did not recall if she had consumed alcohol in the hours before a "chaotic" boat crash that killed two people.

Jul 21, 2021 2:46 PM Read more >

Wildfires prompt evacuations of 2 more First Nations in northwestern Ontario

NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO — Residents from two more First Nations in northwestern Ontario are being evacuated today due to the threat posed by growing wildfires in the region.

Jul 21, 2021 10:25 AM Read more >

Hamilton police arrest man in alleged weekend murder

HAMILTON — Police in Hamilton, Ont., have made an arrest in the weekend stabbing death of a man. Christopher La Rose was stabbed on Sunday morning at a Hamilton motel and died not long after.

Jul 21, 2021 7:43 AM Read more >

Ontario imposes restrictions on industrial operations in northwest as wildfires burn

Ontario imposed new restrictions on mining, rail, construction and transportation industries in the province's northwest on Tuesday to reduce the likelihood of human-caused wildfires.

Jul 20, 2021 5:38 PM Read more >

Barrie councillor wants new homes better secured against tornadoes

A local politician in Barrie, Ont., says she'd like to see all new properties in the province better secured against tornadoes after a twister caused severe damage to homes in the city last week. Coun.

Jul 20, 2021 5:21 PM Read more >