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Lawyer sues critics after backlash against his comments on women and race

Lawyer sues critics after backlash against his comments on women and race

TORONTO — A lawyer whose comments on women and race sparked a social media backlash has filed a claim for damages against his critics, who complained about his conduct to the professional regulator.
COVID-19 variants detected in northern Ontario health units

COVID-19 variants detected in northern Ontario health units

Cases of more infectious COVID-19 variants have been detected in at least three public health units in northern Ontario, prompting renewed pleas from officials for residents to take precautions against the virus.
Ontario economy reopening details coming next week: minister

Ontario economy reopening details coming next week: minister

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford will announce details on reopening Ontario's economy next week, the labour minister said Friday as the government debated whether or not to extend the province's state of emergency.

Police in Barrie, Ont., ask for independent investigation of violent arrest

BARRIE, Ont. — The chief of police in Barrie, Ont., says she's asking an outside force to conduct an investigation after the violent arrest of a man was caught on video..
Some parents raise concerns over Ontario's plan to reopen schools in COVID hot spots

Some parents raise concerns over Ontario's plan to reopen schools in COVID hot spots

Ontario's plan to reopen schools in COVID-19 hot spots has raised concerns among parents who say the government has failed to implement safety measures just as contagious new variants of the novel coronavirus are taking hold.
Ontario education minister considering cancelling March break to curb COVID spread

Ontario education minister considering cancelling March break to curb COVID spread

TORONTO — Ontario is considering cancelling March break in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, in a move educators and some parents say could lead to mass burnout.
Ontario variant spread currently low but likely to rise quickly, officials say

Ontario variant spread currently low but likely to rise quickly, officials say

TORONTO — A snapshot of COVID-19 variants on a single day in January suggests levels of the more contagious strains in Ontario are low but that's expected to change quickly, public health officials said Thursday.
Quebec government scientists say it's too soon to recommend colchicine for COVID-19

Quebec government scientists say it's too soon to recommend colchicine for COVID-19

MONTREAL — Quebec government scientists say more research is needed before they can recommend the use of colchicine to treat COVID-19 patients.
In-person classes at Quebec junior colleges and universities to resume next week

In-person classes at Quebec junior colleges and universities to resume next week

MONTREAL — The Quebec government will gradually permit junior college and university students to return to campus next week, giving them a reprieve from the largely online education they've received since last March.
Ontario allows pet groomers to reopen for some appointment-only services

Ontario allows pet groomers to reopen for some appointment-only services

Pet groomers across Ontario can reopen to provide certain services, the province said Thursday as it clarified its pandemic regulations surrounding animal care.