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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.

Nov 27, 2020 2:39 PM Read more >

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.

Nov 27, 2020 2:25 PM Read more >

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.

Nov 27, 2020 11:11 AM Read more >

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.

Nov 27, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

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..

Nov 27, 2020 9:41 AM Read more >

Eggs recalled in Quebec, Ontario over possible Salmonella contamination

OTTAWA — Les Oeufs Richard Eggs Inc. has recalled eggs due to possible Salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall affects products sold in Ontario and Quebec. The agency says products with the expiry dates of Dec.

Nov 27, 2020 8:18 AM Read more >

Fresh Attitude baby spinach recalled in Ontario, Quebec over possible salmonella risk

OTTAWA — Baby spinach under the Fresh Attitude brand is being recalled in Ontario and Quebec over possible salmonella contamination.

Nov 27, 2020 8:02 AM Read more >

Quebec will be ready to begin vaccinating against COVID-19 by Jan. 1, premier says

MONTREAL — Quebec will have the staff and the infrastructure ready to begin vaccinating people against COVID-19 by Jan. 1, the province's health minister said Thursday. "Do we have the people on the ground? The answer is yes.

Nov 26, 2020 5:47 PM Read more >

Hospitals under pressure as Ontario shows 'fragile' flattening of COVID-19 cases

TORONTO — Ontario's hospitals face increasing strain due to the COVID-19 pandemic even as the province sees tentative improvements in case counts, health officials suggested Thursday in releasing new data on the state of the second wave.

Nov 26, 2020 5:41 PM Read more >