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Ontario reports 1,822 new COVID-19 cases and 29 new deaths related to virus

Ontario reports 1,822 new COVID-19 cases and 29 new deaths related to virus

Ontario is reporting 1,822 new cases of COVID-19 today, a slight decrease from yesterday's record high of 1,855. The province also recorded 29 more deaths related to the virus since its last daily update.
Quebec to deploy rapid COVID tests to Saguenay region and test air quality in schools

Quebec to deploy rapid COVID tests to Saguenay region and test air quality in schools

MONTREAL — Quebec's hard-hit Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region will be among the first parts of the province to receive rapid COVID-19 tests, health officials announced Friday.
Police say fourth gun at scene where year-old boy shot dead, man and officer injured

Police say fourth gun at scene where year-old boy shot dead, man and officer injured

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Investigators say they have found a fourth gun at the scene where a one-year-old boy was shot dead. They say three officers opened fire on the baby's father after his pickup truck crashed into a cruiser, injuring an officer.

Another man charged with second-degree in death of former NHL star's son Brock Beck

An 18-year-old man joins the list of those charged in the stabbing death of the son of a former NHL player. Hamilton police say Albin Gashi of Stoney Creek, Ont., was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Brock Beck.

COVID-19 outbreak at London, Ont., hospital expands to surgical units

LONDON, Ont. — An outbreak that prompted a London, Ont., hospital to stop new admissions at its medical wards has expanded to some of its surgical units. Middlesex-London Health Unit has ordered a pause to all visitations at University Hospital.
Cases of COVID-19 in Ontario surge despite 'cautious optimism'

Cases of COVID-19 in Ontario surge despite 'cautious optimism'

TORONTO — The number of reported new cases of COVID-19 and related deaths surged in Ontario on Friday, a day after officials expressed cautious optimism the spread of the dangerous virus was moderating.

Nipissing University COVID-19 outbreak grows to 16 cases from six

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Public health officials say the COVID-19 outbreak linked to Nipissing University's athletic community has grown to 16 cases. The outbreak was first declared on Tuesday when six people tested positive for COVID-19.
Indigenous land occupants in Caledonia, Ont., appeal injunction

Indigenous land occupants in Caledonia, Ont., appeal injunction

Indigenous people who have been occupying a proposed construction site near Caledonia, Ont., and Six Nations of the Grand River for more than 130 days are appealing an judge's order that they permanently leave the land.

Hospital in Kitchener, Ont., declares COVID-19 outbreak; five cases reported

KITCHENER, Ont. — A hospital in Kitchener, Ont., has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on one unit after three patients and two staff tested positive. Grand River Hospital says it has now closed its clinical teaching unit to new patient admissions.

Police investigating two assaults on men living in tents in Oshawa, Ont.

OSHAWA, Ont. — Police are investigating two assaults on men living in tents in Oshawa, Ont., that may have been carried out by the same people. Durham regional police say the first attack happened on Nov. 19 at 4:45 a.m..