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Police in Sarnia, Ont., question suspect in year's second homicide investigation

SARNIA, Ont. — Police are investigating the death of a woman in Sarnia, Ont., early Thursday as the city's second homicide of the year. They say officers found the seriously injured victim in a home at about 12:30 a.m.
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Police investigating after Toronto stabbing victim dies in hospital

Toronto Police are investigating after man died from his injuries after a stabbing. Police say the incident was reported yesterday at a building in the city's east end. The injured man was taken to hospital, where he died shortly after.
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Ontario courts urged to limit in-person proceedings in light of new COVID-19 measures

Ontario courts urged to limit in-person proceedings in light of new COVID-19 measures

Ontario's courts have been instructed to limit in-person proceedings as much as possible in light of the province's new COVID-19 restrictions.
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Ford defends COVID-19 stay-at-home order, asks for compliance from Ontarians

Ford defends COVID-19 stay-at-home order, asks for compliance from Ontarians

TORONTO — Ontario's premier defended his government's new stay-at-home order on Wednesday as critics called it unclear and officials in the province's largest city said they were still seeking details on the rules.
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Montreal synagogue vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti in broad daylight

MONTREAL — A major Montreal synagogue was vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti Wednesday afternoon.
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Montreal adding hundreds of hospital beds as city remains COVID-19 epicentre

Montreal adding hundreds of hospital beds as city remains COVID-19 epicentre

Montreal is once again the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec, Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante said Wednesday as the city's hospital network scrambled to open more beds for a rising number of patients.
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Unions call for Ontario-wide extension of online learning

Two teachers unions are calling for a provincewide extension of online learning during Ontario's state of emergency, saying the current regional approach doesn't do enough to protect students or teachers from the ravages of COVID-19.
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Three men charged after $300,000 worth of personal protective equipment stolen

BURLINGTON, Ont. — Halton police say three men have been charged with theft for allegedly stealing over $300,000 worth of personal protective equipment. Police say the three men are employees of a business in Burlington, Ont.
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Extendicare now hit with $200 million class-action lawsuit over long-term care deaths

Extendicare now hit with $200 million class-action lawsuit over long-term care deaths

TORONTO — A proposed class action against a prominent nursing-home company now covers all its facilities, including those hit hardest by COVID-19, and seeks more than $200 million in damages, according to a fresh statement of claim.
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Medical staff need guidance on life-or-death triage decision as ICUs fill up: experts

Medical staff need guidance on life-or-death triage decision as ICUs fill up: experts

TORONTO — As intensive care units in Ontario hospitals continue to fill up with COVID-19 patients, the province has yet to finalize a plan on who should get life-saving care when health resources are limited.
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