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Ontario health units urge patience amid vax demand surge as all adults now eligible

TORONTO — Ontario health units said they needed more COVID-19 vaccines to keep up with a huge spike in demand as all adults across the province became eligible to book a shot on Tuesday.
Eastern Ontario doctor charged with murder has case adjourned to June

Eastern Ontario doctor charged with murder has case adjourned to June

L'ORIGNAL, Ont. — The case of an eastern Ontario doctor charged with first-degree murder in the death of a man at a hospital has been adjourned for two weeks after a brief court appearance Tuesday. Dr.

Boy, 4, and sister, 10, die after being hit by car in Vaughan, Ont., driveway

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Police say a 10-year-old girl has died after being struck by a vehicle in Vaughan, Ont., over the weekend alongside her brother who also died.
Ontario offering shots to all adults Tuesday, critics say hot spots need priority

Ontario offering shots to all adults Tuesday, critics say hot spots need priority

TORONTO — Ontario said its COVID-19 hot spots will have enough vaccines to meet demand when all adults become eligible for shots this week, but critics said the province wasn't doing enough for areas hit hardest by the pandemic.
Five belugas doing well after being moved from Marineland, American aquarium says

Five belugas doing well after being moved from Marineland, American aquarium says

Five beluga whales from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., are doing well after being moved to the U.S. over the weekend, an American aquarium said Monday.

Driver facing charges after car hits train east of London, Ont.

A 47-year-old driver has been charged after a vehicle struck a train near London, Ont. Police say the collision took place just before 7 p.m. Sunday night in Thames Centre, Ont. They say the driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital.

Two children, ages four and 11, critically wounded in Vaughan, Ont., crash

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Two young siblings were critically injured on Sunday afternoon when a car veered off the road and into their driveway in Vaughan, Ont., hitting them and a neighbour.
One man killed, three others badly injured in west Toronto shooting

One man killed, three others badly injured in west Toronto shooting

TORONTO — A 28-year-old man is dead and three others suffered serious injuries in a shooting in Toronto's west end on Sunday afternoon, police said as they began what they said would be a lengthy and complex investigation.
Ontario makes weekend push toward hitting its vaccination targets

Ontario makes weekend push toward hitting its vaccination targets

TORONTO — Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine effort shifted into high gear on the weekend, administering its seven millionth dose as it prepared to accelerate immunization efforts even further in the coming week.
Students push for COVID-safe, outdoor graduation ceremonies in Ontario

Students push for COVID-safe, outdoor graduation ceremonies in Ontario

Graduation has been the topic of conversation between 17-year-old Anoosha Keshav and her friends for months. After their last two years of high school were interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mississauga, Ont.