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Boy, 4, at centre of Ottawa Amber Alert found safe in Toronto, police say

Ottawa police say a four-year-old boy who was the subject of an Amber Alert this morning has been found safe in Toronto. Police say the boy was reported missing around 7 a.m. from an address in the Orleans area.

Health-care workers plan political, legal action in response to emergency orders

HAMILTON — A union representing Ontario health-care workers said Tuesday it's planning a series of escalating political and legal actions, including brief work interruptions, in response to the province potentially extending its emergency powers.

Escaped python on the loose in Gatineau described as non-threatening

GATINEAU, Que. — Gatineau police say a missing python that has spent the last few days roaming loose poses no threat to humans.
Much of Ontario to enter Stage 3 of reopening Friday, 10 regions to be held back

Much of Ontario to enter Stage 3 of reopening Friday, 10 regions to be held back

TORONTO — Ontario will allow more businesses to reopen, expand access to child care and loosen strict limits on indoor gatherings as it pushes ahead with its pandemic recovery this week, Premier Doug Ford announced Monday as he touted the "cautious"
Quebec makes masks mandatory in public indoor spaces starting Saturday

Quebec makes masks mandatory in public indoor spaces starting Saturday

MONTREAL — Quebec has become the first Canadian province to make mask-wearing mandatory in all indoor public places for people aged 12 years and older.

Officials investigating collision between two cargo ships on Welland Canal

WELLAND, Ont. — Transportation officials say they're investigating after two cargo ships collided in the Welland Canal in an impact that a bystander said was loud enough to feel in his chest. The St.
Quebec adds 114 new COVID-19 cases as Montreal health raises concerns about bars

Quebec adds 114 new COVID-19 cases as Montreal health raises concerns about bars

MONTREAL — Quebec reported 114 new COVID-19 infections Sunday as health officials in Montreal urged bar patrons and employees having frequented an establishment since July 1 to get tested.

Ontario to announce plans for Stage 3 of reopening as COVID-19 spread slows

TORONTO — The premier's office says the Ontario government is set to announce details about Stage 3 of its reopening plan on Monday as the spread of COVID-19 continues to slow.

Quebecers must now register online with NB and PEI to travel to Iles-de-la-Madeleine

Quebecers travelling to the Iles-de-la-Madeleine by car through New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island this summer must now register online with those provinces, the Quebec government announced Sunday.

Man dead following shooting that injured four others, Toronto police say

TORONTO — One man is dead following a drive-by shooting that injured four other Friday night. Toronto Police say they responded to a call at a plaza near Jane Street and St. Clair Avenue West around 10:20 p.m.