Ontario News

Ontario is reporting 331 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths from the virus on Tuesday. The numbers are based on 20,148 tests.

TORONTO — Nearly 100 bus trips were cancelled in the Toronto and Hamilton areas on Monday as the Metrolinx transit agency began to place staff unvaccinated against COVID-19 on unpaid leave.

The case of a truck driver charged in the death of an animal activist who was run over outside a slaughterhouse in Burlington, Ont., has been adjourned after its first court appearance Monday.

Ontario logged a record number of wildfires this year amid severely dry weather conditions. The province says the drought and dry conditions that began in July led to 1,198 fires.

TORONTO — Ontario now has enough information to make a decision on whether to introduce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for staff in hospitals, the province's health minister said Monday.

There's a proper place for those post-Halloween pumpkins now that spooky season is over. Municipalities and businesses are encouraging residents to ensure their pumpkins are disposed of in the right spot and in a sustainable fashion.

LONDON, Ont. — Ontario's energy minister says that within the next two years most electricity and natural gas customers will get access to their usage data to help them save on their bills.

TORONTO — A Toronto high school says a teacher who dressed in blackface has been placed on home assignment while an investigation takes place.

TORONTO — A 43-year-old Toronto man is facing a murder charge in the weekend death of his mother.

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 340 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths linked to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 223 of the latest infections are among those who are not fully vaccinated or whose immunization status is unknown.