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Four teens hurt after Porsche hits pole, splits in two: Toronto police

Toronto police say four teenagers have been taken to hospital, two of them with serious injuries, after an early-morning crash in the city's downtown. It happened around 3 a.m.
Doctors, pharmacies explore drive-thrus, outdoor clinics to meet flu shot demand

Doctors, pharmacies explore drive-thrus, outdoor clinics to meet flu shot demand

TORONTO — Anticipating increased demand for the flu shot this season, pharmacist Sean Simpson has invested in a few unorthodox supplies that go well beyond extra face masks: street signage, traffic cones, a pop-up tent and hard hats.
Canadian researchers explore whether TB vaccine offers COVID-19 protection

Canadian researchers explore whether TB vaccine offers COVID-19 protection

TORONTO — Canadian researchers have launched a study to determine if a century-old vaccine against tuberculosis can offer some protection against COVID-19.

Diagnostic technician shortage contributing to Ontario's testing backlog: Ford

TORONTO — Ontario is facing a shortage of diagnostic technicians that is contributing to medical laboratories being overwhelmed, Premier Doug Ford said Monday, acknowledging the province is reaching its limit when it comes to testing for COVID-19.
Ford contradicts Thanksgiving recommendations, later clarifies he will follow rules

Ford contradicts Thanksgiving recommendations, later clarifies he will follow rules

TORONTO — Ontarians struggling to make Thanksgiving plans during a pandemic aren't alone. The premier himself found out during a news conference Tuesday that his family's holiday plans violated public health guidelines.

Police: Warrant issued for Toronto man wanted in apartment shooting

Toronto police say an arrest warrant has been issued for a man in a weekend shooting in the city's northwest. Police say 33-year-old O'Keal Brown is wanted for first-degree murder. He's also wanted on two counts of attempted murder.

University of Guelph testing campus residences' wastewater to detect COVID-19

A university in southwestern Ontario is testing wastewater from campus residences for early signs of COVID-19 and expects to find out this week if new cases are cropping up.

Ontario government spending $35M to help schools in COVID-19 hot spots

TORONTO — Ontario is spending $35 million to help schools in COVID-19 hot spots. Premier Doug Ford says the funding will be directed to school boards in Toronto, Ottawa, Peel Region and York Region.

Police say man, 74, died after interrupting alleged theft from Niagara Region home

PELHAM, Ont. — Police in southern Ontario say a 74-year-old man likely died after interrupting an attempted theft at his home in Pelham, Ont.

One dead, two injured after shooting inside Toronto apartment: police

Toronto police say a man has died and two others suffered serious injuries after a shooting in an apartment early Saturday. Police say they found three people shot inside the apartment at about 5:15 a.m.