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York Region District School Board pulls police from public schools

AURORA, Ont. — York Region District School Board says it's pulling police officers out of its schools. The school board says it's pausing programs with York Regional Police, including school resource officers and youth education officers.
Ontario to announce 28-day provincewide 'shutdown' today: source

Ontario to announce 28-day provincewide 'shutdown' today: source

TORONTO — The Canadian Press has learned that Ontario is expected to announce a 28-day provincewide "shutdown" today to stop the spread of COVID-19 as an alarming spike in cases threatens the critical care system.
Ontario expected to announce a 28-day provincewide "shutdown" Thursday

Ontario expected to announce a 28-day provincewide "shutdown" Thursday

TORONTO — Ontario is expected to announce a 28-day provincewide "shutdown" Thursday to stop the spread of COVID-19 as an alarming spike in cases threatens the critical care system, The Canadian Press has learned.
Doctor accused of murdering man in Ontario hospital required supervision for a year

Doctor accused of murdering man in Ontario hospital required supervision for a year

A doctor accused of murdering an 89-year-old man in an eastern Ontario hospital last week had to be supervised at work for a year until recently, The Canadian Press has learned. The college governing doctors in the province said Dr.
Missing three-year-old found safe near Kingston, Ont., days after disappearing

Missing three-year-old found safe near Kingston, Ont., days after disappearing

A three-year-old boy who was missing near Kingston, Ont., for three days has been found safe, police said Wednesday, hailing the development as "unbelievable.
Older Ontarians most involved in spreading COVID-19 misinformation online: study

Older Ontarians most involved in spreading COVID-19 misinformation online: study

TORONTO — Misinformation about COVID-19 is being spread online by six per cent of people in Ontario, most of them between the ages of 55 and 64, a new study has found.
Quebec City gym closed as health officials link it to 68 COVID-19 cases

Quebec City gym closed as health officials link it to 68 COVID-19 cases

MONTREAL — Public health officials in Quebec City have ordered a gym to close after detecting 68 cases of COVID-19 that they say are linked to the facility.
Ontario loses bid to quash $30M segregation ruling; immunity argument rejected

Ontario loses bid to quash $30M segregation ruling; immunity argument rejected

TORONTO — A $30-million class-action award against Ontario for its mistreatment of inmates in solitary confinement will stand, the Court of Appeal ruled on Wednesday.
Pandemic's third wave hits people in their 20s, 30s, with more illness, and blame

Pandemic's third wave hits people in their 20s, 30s, with more illness, and blame

TORONTO — Working age Canadians have been hit hard by the escalating pandemic, and now they're drawing a significant chunk of the blame, too.
Paramedics, care providers give in-home vaccinations to homebound Ontario seniors

Paramedics, care providers give in-home vaccinations to homebound Ontario seniors

TORONTO — It's hard for Prentice Scott to choose a highlight from a day spent vaccinating seniors against COVID-19 in the lobby of their Windsor, Ont., apartment building.