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Poor infection control practices, low staffing levels and inconsistent use of personal protective equipment harmed residents at a Whitby, Ont.

MIDLAND, Ont. — A hospital in Midland, Ont., has postponed all scheduled non-urgent and elective surgeries as it deals with a COVID-19 outbreak that has expanded to all inpatient units.

A man has been charged with murder in the deaths of a woman and four children who were killed in a residential fire on an Ontario First Nation last year.

SUDBURY, Ont. — Police in Sudbury, Ont., say they have arrested and charged a woman after $130,000 in funds owed to a daycare were allegedly deposited into personal accounts.

TORONTO — A Toronto school will be closed to in-class learning until January as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak that has sickened 14 students. Toronto's public health unit ordered the closure of Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute until Dec.

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 1,890 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 28 new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 517 cases are in Toronto, 471 in Peel Region and 187 in York Region.

Travel may be hazardous in eastern and central parts of southern Ontario Wednesday morning due to snowy conditions. Environment Canada issued a winter weather travel advisory for a large section the region.

MONTREAL — Federal prosecutors in the United States say they've charged five Quebec men with running a telemarketing scam that allegedly stole more than $1 million. The U.S.

MONTREAL — As Quebec deals with rising COVID-19 cases and increased pressure on its health-care system, Premier Francois Legault said Tuesday his government isn't ruling out implementing further restrictions.

TORONTO — Ontario residents who choose not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine could face certain restrictions, the province's health minister said Tuesday, noting that the government will provide proof of immunization to those who get the shot.