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SUDBURY, Ont. — The first of dozens of miners who had been trapped underground for more than 24 hours following an incident at a mine in northern Ontario began returning to the surface late Monday, their employer said.

TORONTO — Ontario health units are developing plans for the vaccination of children aged five to 11 once COVID-19 shots are approved for them.

TORONTO — Passengers at Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto are being warned to expect delays after police had to investigate an item found in someone's luggage.

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 653 new COVID-19 cases and a total of six more deaths related to the virus.

TORONTO — A man and a woman have been charged with assault in relation to an anti-vaccine protest at a Toronto mall. Police say two people were arrested Saturday after a clash between protestors and security staff at the Eaton Centre.

TORONTO — Ontario's daily COVID-19 case counts are lower than what many experts had expected by now, and while they point to a number of factors for the relative relief, they say now is not the time to ease up on those measures.

WHEATLEY, Ont. — A town in southwestern Ontario rocked by a massive explosion last month will be receiving up to $2 million from the provincial government to help with recovery efforts.

TORONTO — Ontario is easing capacity limits at certain venues where proof of vaccination is required, paving the way for more people immunized against COVID-19 to attend conventions, concerts and Blue Jays games.

LONDON, Ont. — A southwestern Ontario city has warned post-secondary students to avoid a large street party that's expected to be held this weekend.

TORONTO — A large crowd has gathered outside Ontario's legislature to call for immediate government action to address climate change.