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Toronto Catholic elementary school closed for COVID-19 investigation

A Toronto Catholic elementary school with 11 COVID-19 cases has been temporary shut down on the recommendation of public health officials. The Toronto Catholic District School Board says St.

Ryerson School of Journalism leaders step down amid calls to address racism

TORONTO — The heads of a prestigious journalism program at a Toronto university have stepped down amid calls for sweeping changes at the school to address systemic racism and discrimination.
Toronto pandemic restrictions ease, vaccinations for general public set to ramp up

Toronto pandemic restrictions ease, vaccinations for general public set to ramp up

TORONTO — Shoppers lined up outside Toronto stores on Monday as pandemic restrictions eased in the city following nearly two months of a stay-at-home order.
Quebec to go against advice from national vaccine panel and give AstraZeneca to 65+

Quebec to go against advice from national vaccine panel and give AstraZeneca to 65+

MONTREAL — Quebec said Monday it will administer the newly approved Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to seniors, despite Canada’s national vaccine expert panel recommending against its use for people over the age of 65.
COVID-19 vaccinations in Ontario long-term care homes saved hundreds of lives: report

COVID-19 vaccinations in Ontario long-term care homes saved hundreds of lives: report

Vaccinations in Ontario long-term care homes have prevented hundreds of COVID-19 deaths and thousands of infections, scientists advising the province said in a report released Monday.

Man convicted in sexual abuse of boy now facing charges related to another minor

Toronto police say a man previously convicted in connection with the sexual abuse of an 11-year-old boy is now facing new charges involving another minor.
Group calls for free menstrual products in all publicly funded Ontario schools

Group calls for free menstrual products in all publicly funded Ontario schools

TORONTO — A group including all four of Ontario's main teachers unions is urging the provincial government to offer free menstrual products in all publicly funded schools.
Health care unions call for worker wage bump, better access to PPE in new campaign

Health care unions call for worker wage bump, better access to PPE in new campaign

TORONTO — Health-care workers across Ontario still struggle to obtain personal protective equipment to shield them from COVID-19, three major unions said Sunday as they called on the province to do more to ensure their safety as the pandemic rages on
Quebec reports 707 COVID-19 cases, seven deaths as many restrictions set to ease

Quebec reports 707 COVID-19 cases, seven deaths as many restrictions set to ease

MONTREAL — Quebec reported 707 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths on Sunday, as much of the province prepared to transition to the lower orange alert level of pandemic-related public health restrictions.
PSW pay gap hurts home care services, advocate group says, calls for more funding

PSW pay gap hurts home care services, advocate group says, calls for more funding

TORONTO — Ontario's drive to bolster staffing in long-term care homes hit hard by COVID-19 is leading to "destabilization" of the province's home care labour force, a group representing providers said Sunday as it pressed the government to standardiz