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Two Montreal-area men extradited to the U.S. on drug trafficking charges

Two Montreal-area men extradited to the U.S. on drug trafficking charges

MONTREAL — Federal prosecutors in the United States say two Montreal-area men have been extradited to North Dakota to face drug trafficking charges. The U.S.
Police issue fines as Quebec curfew takes effect, cases continue to rise

Police issue fines as Quebec curfew takes effect, cases continue to rise

MONTREAL — Dozens of Quebec residents are facing fines for violating the province's newly enacted curfew on Sunday as the COVID-19 infection rates the measure is meant to curb continued their sharp upward trajectory.
Ontario Premier warns of 'turbulent waters' ahead in fight against COVID-19

Ontario Premier warns of 'turbulent waters' ahead in fight against COVID-19

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford warned that "turbulent waters" are ahead in the fight against COVID-19 on Sunday as Ontario set yet another single-day high for new diagnoses.

Teacher's union doesn't accept public health rejection of school air purifiers

MONTREAL — A union representing teachers in Quebec says the province's education minister shouldn't rule out the idea of putting air purifiers in classrooms despite a recommendation by public health authorities.
Schools in northern Ontario set to reopen to in-class learning on Monday

Schools in northern Ontario set to reopen to in-class learning on Monday

Meredith Coulas has several lessons planned for students returning to her classroom, but none so pressing as how to protect themselves against COVID-19. Coulas teaches French immersion in Sudbury, Ont.
Experts call for community sacrifices to ensure COVID-19 safety in schools

Experts call for community sacrifices to ensure COVID-19 safety in schools

TORONTO — Schools shuttered by fears of a post-holiday pandemic surge reopen in many parts of the country Monday, but experts say keeping kids safe will depend on stepped-up control measures beyond the learning environment.
Duck, Duck, Loose! Mandarin duck escapes Newmarket farm, becomes hit in town

Duck, Duck, Loose! Mandarin duck escapes Newmarket farm, becomes hit in town

NEWMARKET, Ont. — A picturesque scene of a few dozen ducks navigating the icy sun-splashed river along Fairy Lake Park in Newmarket was interrupted by the sudden arrival of the southern Ontario town's newest celebrity.
Father struggles, seeks answers, one year after son's death in police shooting

Father struggles, seeks answers, one year after son's death in police shooting

Derek Francique's mind races all the time with thoughts of his son, who was shot dead by police a year ago. He doesn't know why police tried to arrest the young man as he sat in a car in Mississauga, Ont.
Man remains in hospital after police shooting and car chase in Gatineau, Que.

Man remains in hospital after police shooting and car chase in Gatineau, Que.

GATINEAU — A man is in hospital with a gunshot wound today after a police chase that allegedly turned into a hostage-taking in Gatineau, Que.
Ontario expands list of essential workers cleared to receive free child-care

Ontario expands list of essential workers cleared to receive free child-care

TORONTO — RCMP officers, custodial and clerical education workers and postal staff are among the expanded list of essential workers cleared to receive free child-care while thousands of Ontario students attend school remotely in the coming weeks, the