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Military says still 'minor' problems in some Ontario long-term care homes

Military says still 'minor' problems in some Ontario long-term care homes

TORONTO — The Canadian Armed Forces says minor problems remain in some Ontario long-term care homes they were deployed to earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic. But critics say this does not mean the homes have a clean bill of health.

Rainfall helps in fight against wildfire in northwestern Ontario, official says

RED LAKE, Ont. — Heavy rain has helped firefighters in the battle against a wildfire that has forced the evacuation of a town in northwestern Ontario.
Toronto strip club employee may have exposed up to 550 to COVID-19: officials

Toronto strip club employee may have exposed up to 550 to COVID-19: officials

TORONTO — A Toronto strip club where as many as 550 people may have been exposed to COVID-19 last week was not following public health guidelines, officials said Friday.

Police arrest 21-year-old man in random beating of woman east of Toronto

Police have arrested a 21-year-old man following a weeks-long manhunt after a 50-year-old woman was allegedly attacked at random, sexually assaulted and left for dead near a creek in Whitby, Ont.
Quebec reports 87 new cases of COVID-19, three more deaths linked to virus

Quebec reports 87 new cases of COVID-19, three more deaths linked to virus

MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 87 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. The province said today there were no new deaths reported in the past 24 hours, but three occurred from Aug. 7-12.

Man dead after being found severely injured in Brampton park on Thursday

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police west of Toronto say they're investigating the death of a man who was found severely injured in a park. Peel Regional Police say they were called to the scene in Brampton just before 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

Weeks before school restart, Ontario allows boards to tap into reserve funds

TORONTO — Tensions escalated between the Ontario government and teachers' unions Thursday, as the province rushed to free up money to allow boards to address pandemic safety concerns just weeks before schools are set to reopen.

Quebec reports 104 new cases of COVID-19 and six additional deaths

MONTREAL — Quebec reported 104 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday and six more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus, as authorities worked to contain outbreaks of the disease at a seniors centre and Costco store.

Pandemic motivating more parents to get their kids the flu shot, UBC study finds

VANCOUVER — A new study from the University of British Columbia suggests the COVID-19 pandemic may be motivating more parents to get their children a seasonal flu vaccine.
Don't get 'casual' about COVID, Ontario's top doctor warns amid resort outbreak

Don't get 'casual' about COVID, Ontario's top doctor warns amid resort outbreak

TORONTO — A COVID-19 outbreak at an Ontario resort earlier this month was the result of people getting "casual" with public health guidelines, the province's top doctor said Thursday. Dr.