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Accused killer in Ajax, Ont., says he didn't have mental state to commit 3 murders

OSHAWA, Ont. — A man accused of murdering a woman and two of her children east of Toronto argued Monday that he was mentally "inanimate" at the time and lacked the criminal intent required to be found guilty in the case.

Police issue fines, make arrests after another weekend of parties in Kingston, Ont.

City officials say more than a dozen people have been arrested after another weekend of large, rowdy, unsanctioned parties near Queen's University in Kingston, Ont.
Ontario introduces omnibus labour legislation, including right to disconnect

Ontario introduces omnibus labour legislation, including right to disconnect

TORONTO — Many Ontario workers could get the right to disconnect outside of work hours under legislation introduced Monday by the provincial government.
Ontario doctors recommend focus on improving health-care access in the north

Ontario doctors recommend focus on improving health-care access in the north

A group representing Ontario doctors is recommending culturally appropriate care, better internet connectivity, and offering physicians and medical students more training opportunities to improve health-care services in the province's north.
Lawsuit alleges 5 assaulted by police at clearing of Toronto homeless encampment

Lawsuit alleges 5 assaulted by police at clearing of Toronto homeless encampment

TORONTO — Five people who showed up to support residents of a Toronto homeless encampment as it was being dismantled over the summer have launched a lawsuit alleging they were assaulted by police.

Toronto police investigate seven shootings over weekend, including four fatal

Toronto police are investigating seven shootings over the weekend, four of which were fatal.

Police trying to identify driver killed when car hit tree and burned in Oshawa

TORONTO — Police east of Toronto are trying to identify a driver who was killed when his car struck a tree and caught fire.

Police say teen dead, two injured in pickup truck rollover in Brock township

TORONTO — Police say one teen is dead and two are in critical condition after a pickup truck accident northeast of Toronto.
Ontario reports 370 COVID-19 cases, one new virus-related death

Ontario reports 370 COVID-19 cases, one new virus-related death

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 370 new COVID-19 cases and one more death linked to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 247 cases are among people who are not fully vaccinated or have an unknown immunization status.
Residents of project that gives homeless tiny cabins describe what community is like

Residents of project that gives homeless tiny cabins describe what community is like

KITCHENER, Ont. — Fifty people who used to be homeless now live in small cabins on an industrial lot in Kitchener, Ont. The residents of A Better Tent City have an independent home, meals on site and access to washrooms and laundry facilities.