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Case of man accused of killing Muslim family in London, Ont., adjourned to February

Case of man accused of killing Muslim family in London, Ont., adjourned to February

LONDON, Ont. — The case of a man facing terror-related murder charges in the deaths of four members of a Muslim family has been adjourned to February. Nathaniel Veltman is accused of deliberately hitting the family with his truck in London, Ont.
Ford to make booster announcement as Ontario top doc says new Omicron approach needed

Ford to make booster announcement as Ontario top doc says new Omicron approach needed

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to make an announcement Wednesday on COVID-19 booster doses, as the province's top doctor urges new provincial measures to deal with the Omicron variant. Dr.

Fire that killed 4 in Oshawa was started by child; no charges laid: police

OSHAWA, Ont. — Police east of Toronto say a fire that killed four people in Oshawa, Ont., earlier this year was started by a child under 12 years old.
Testing, visitor vaccination rules among new policies for Ontario long-term care

Testing, visitor vaccination rules among new policies for Ontario long-term care

TORONTO — Ontario is ramping up COVID-19 testing in long-term care homes and tightening restrictions on visitors and resident activities in an attempt to guard against the Omicron variant.
Board proposes framework to increase housing options, affordability in Ontario

Board proposes framework to increase housing options, affordability in Ontario

TORONTO — The Toronto Region Board of Trade is calling on the provincial government to implement a framework that will increase density and housing options across Ontario.

Ontario to accept 100 immigrants after each invests $200,000 in local companies

TORONTO — Ontario is planning to accept 100 immigrants in the next two years under a program allowing foreign entrepreneurs to apply for immigration to the province after they invest a minimum of $200,000 in its economy.
Marineland charged for using dolphins and whales in shows: police

Marineland charged for using dolphins and whales in shows: police

Marineland has been charged for allegedly using dolphins and whales for entertainment purposes, an accusation the tourist attraction in southern Ontario denies.
Ontario regions bring in stricter measures, booster bookings ramp up in Omicron race

Ontario regions bring in stricter measures, booster bookings ramp up in Omicron race

TORONTO — The fast-spreading Omicron variant prompted several Ontario regions to announce new public health measures Monday in a bid to control surging cases ahead of the holidays.
Former Toronto mayor Mel Lastman remembered as larger-than-life man, politician

Former Toronto mayor Mel Lastman remembered as larger-than-life man, politician

TORONTO — Former Toronto mayor and businessman Mel Lastman was remembered Monday as a larger-than-life man who loved his family, community and city.

Kingston, Ont., area issues new COVID-19 restrictions; limits gatherings to five

KINGSTON, Ont. — An eastern Ontario city is limiting gatherings to a maximum of five people in response to the spread of the Omicron variant. The medical officer of health for the Kingston, Ont.