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Police investigate suspicious death in Durham Region

Police are investigating a suspicious death in a rural community north of Uxbridge, Ont. Durham Regional Police say they were called to a home in Leaskdale around 12:40 a.m. today.

Boy falls to death through high school roof skylight

Toronto police are investigating the death of an 11-year-old boy who they said fell through a skylight above the gymnasium of a North York high school. Officers were called to Victoria Park Collegiate Friday around 5:30 p.m.
Teachers' unions, parents group say Quebec schools should stay open during pandemic

Teachers' unions, parents group say Quebec schools should stay open during pandemic

MONTREAL — Quebec's two main teachers' unions and a prominent parents group say they're opposed to closing schools in the province despite rising cases of COVID-19.

Peel Region, Toronto officials advise against large gatherings during Diwali

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Officials are urging residents of Peel Region and surrounding areas to opt for more low-key Diwali celebrations this year rather than getting together in large groups in light of soaring cases of COVID-19.
Ontario lowering thresholds for stricter COVID-19 measures under new tiered system

Ontario lowering thresholds for stricter COVID-19 measures under new tiered system

TORONTO — Ontario lowered the thresholds for imposing stricter COVID-19 measures under its colour-coded framework Friday in light of what Premier Doug Ford called "alarming" new projections and the looming threat of another province-wide lockdown.

Organizer of Hugs Over Masks protest in Hamilton charged: police

HAMILTON — Police say the organizer of an anti-mask protest that took place in Hamilton last weekend has been charged.
Migrant worker fired for speaking about COVID-19 wins labour case against farm

Migrant worker fired for speaking about COVID-19 wins labour case against farm

A Mexican worker has been awarded damages after being fired for speaking out about poor working and living conditions during a COVID-19 outbreak at the Ontario farm where he worked.
Ontario Power Generation resumes planning for new nuclear reactor at Darlington site

Ontario Power Generation resumes planning for new nuclear reactor at Darlington site

CLARINGTON, Ont. — Ontario Power Generation announced it's resuming planning activities for a new nuclear power reactor at its Darlington site on Friday. OPG said the small modular reactor is scheduled to be completed as early as 2028.

Peterborough, Ont., man arrested for emailing bomb threats across Ontario, Vancouver

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — A Peterborough, Ont., man is facing more than a dozen charges after police say he emailed bomb threats to institutions across Ontario and in Vancouver. Police say Josuha Kimble, 40, was arrested on Tuesday.
Officials urge bikers to sit out traditional Friday the 13th motorcycle rally

Officials urge bikers to sit out traditional Friday the 13th motorcycle rally

PORT DOVER, Ont. — Local and provincial officials are calling on bikers to sit out their traditional Friday the 13th pilgrimage to Port Dover, Ont., because of the COVID-19 pandemic.