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Metrolinx staff vaccination policy likely won't involve rapid testing: spokeswoman

Metrolinx staff vaccination policy likely won't involve rapid testing: spokeswoman

TORONTO — Metrolinx plans to require its staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the Ontario transit agency said Friday as Toronto's top public health doctor advised all employers in the city to develop immunization policies.
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Ontario police shooting death of boy, father, on hold as FBI helps investigate

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog says its investigation into the police shooting death of a one-year-old boy and his father is on hold. The Special Investigations Unit says the "hold pattern" is due to the U.S.
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Ontario NDP want former Tory who refused vaccination replaced as deputy speaker

Ontario NDP want former Tory who refused vaccination replaced as deputy speaker

TORONTO — The Ontario New Democrats want a former Tory legislator who was booted from caucus for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine to be replaced as deputy speaker at Queen's Park.
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Toronto firefighters mourn deaths of two colleagues due to cancer from the job

Toronto firefighters mourn deaths of two colleagues due to cancer from the job

TORONTO — Two Toronto firefighters recently died of cancer from their time on the job, sending colleagues into mourning and serving as a stark reminder of the hazards of the career, the city's acting fire chief said Friday.
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Ontario Public Service employees will need COVID shot or regular tests

Ontario Public Service employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo regular testing for the virus. Treasury Board President Prabmeet Sarkaria announced the policy on Thursday, noting that details were still being finalized.
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Ontario legislator out of PC caucus for refusing to take COVID-19 shot

Ontario legislator out of PC caucus for refusing to take COVID-19 shot

TORONTO — An Ontario legislator who refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19 was removed from the governing Progressive Conservative caucus on Thursday.
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Ontario health units plan boosters for eligible high-risk residents

Ontario health units plan boosters for eligible high-risk residents

Ontario health units are taking varied approaches in administering third COVID-19 vaccines for residents considered most vulnerable to the virus, with some patients to be contacted directly and others advised to consult their doctors.
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City of Toronto, transit provider mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for workers

City of Toronto, transit provider mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for workers

TORONTO — The City of Toronto and its public transit agency joined the ranks of those requiring COVID-19 vaccines for staff on Thursday when they announced shots would become mandatory for all workers in the coming weeks.
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Antisemitism on rise during election campaign, Jewish human rights group says

A Jewish human rights organization says it has seen a rise in antisemitic vandalism coinciding with the federal election. B’nai Brith Canada says the Beth Sholom Synagogue in midtown Toronto was vandalized with a swastika symbol and other graffiti.
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Doug Ford's Tories apologize for fundraising letter resembling invoice

Doug Ford's Tories apologize for fundraising letter resembling invoice

TORONTO — Ontario's Progressive Conservatives are apologizing for sending a letter to supporters that asked for donations on a form that resembled an invoice.
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