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Man, 25, dies after cliff diving into French River, police say

FRENCH RIVER, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say a 25-year-old man has died after he and two other people went cliff diving in the French River on Saturday. They say the incident happened at about 5:30 p.m.
Quebec reports 141 new COVID-19 cases, three more deaths linked to virus

Quebec reports 141 new COVID-19 cases, three more deaths linked to virus

MONTREAL — Quebec reported 141 new COVID-19 cases and three more deaths linked to the novel coronavirus on Sunday as it gets ready to increase public gathering limits.

Police investigating Vaughan shooting that killed one, injured another

AURORA, Ont. — York Regional Police have launched a homicide investigation after a shooting that left one person dead and another injured in Vaughan, Ont.

Haldimand County OPP investigating homicide after body found in apartment fire

HALDIMAN COUNTY, Ont. — Police in southern Ontario have launched a homicide investigation after finding a body inside an apartment damaged by fire this week.

Ottawa Police find body of one of two missing fishers near Bate Island

OTTAWA — Emergency responders have recovered a body during a search for two missing men in the Ottawa River. Ottawa Police say the two went missing near Bate Island yesterday.
Prepare for wave of evictions as rent comes due, Ontario NDP warns

Prepare for wave of evictions as rent comes due, Ontario NDP warns

TORONTO — As rent cheques come due, some are warning that Ontarians should prepare for a wave of evictions now that protections put in place earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted.

Ontario government launches review of York Region Children's Aid Society

The Ontario government says it is investigating allegations of racism, bullying and harassment involving senior management at a Toronto-area child welfare organization.

Man, 34, charged after allegedly threatening, sexually assaulting woman

A 34-year-old man from Oakville, Ont., has been charged after police allege he threatened a woman with a gun and sexually assaulted her.

Muslim association calls for action following mosque vandalism

TORONTO — A national Muslim association is calling for action after it says two of its Toronto mosques were vandalized repeatedly, including a pair of incidents in the lead-up to a major holiday.
Quebec health director files police complaint over personal info shared online

Quebec health director files police complaint over personal info shared online

MONTREAL — Quebec's public health director has filed a complaint with provincial police after personal information, including an address, was shared on social media. Dr.