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Several southwestern Ontario hospitals lift mask mandates

Several southwestern Ontario hospitals lift mask mandates

Several southwestern Ontario hospitals say that starting next week staff, patients, and visitors will no longer be required to wear masks at all times, dropping requirements introduced during the pandemic.
Panel calls for anti-racism policy, trauma-informed approach in Thunder Bay police

Panel calls for anti-racism policy, trauma-informed approach in Thunder Bay police

An independent expert panel is calling for systemic change at the Thunder Bay Police Service and the board overseeing it, saying an anti-racism policy, a trauma-informed approach to policing and a formal forum for consultation with First Nations shou
Hamilton, Ont., declares state of emergency over opioids, homelessness, mental health

Hamilton, Ont., declares state of emergency over opioids, homelessness, mental health

Hamilton's city council declared a state of emergency on Thursday over homelessness, opioid addiction and mental health issues in the city.
Doug Ford hints at relocating Ontario Science Centre to Ontario Place

Doug Ford hints at relocating Ontario Science Centre to Ontario Place

Premier Doug Ford hinted Thursday that an announcement is imminent on moving the Ontario Science Centre from east Toronto to the downtown site of Ontario Place.
Toronto carries out High Park controlled burn as part of Black Oak protection

Toronto carries out High Park controlled burn as part of Black Oak protection

TORONTO — The City of Toronto is carrying out a controlled burn in parts of High Park in its continued effort to protect rare tree savannahs in the sprawling west-end park.
Ontario nursing home law violates Charter, advocates allege in lawsuit

Ontario nursing home law violates Charter, advocates allege in lawsuit

TORONTO — A new Ontario law that allows hospitals to fine discharged patients $400 a day if they do not move into a nursing home not of their choosing violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, advocates allege in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Massive fire engulfs multiple homes under construction in Vaughan

Massive fire engulfs multiple homes under construction in Vaughan

Police say a massive fire has engulfed multiple homes under construction in Vaughan, Ont., but no injuries have been reported. York Regional Police say firefighters responded to a call at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Mississauga, Ont., set to reconsider ban on cannabis retail stores

Mississauga, Ont., set to reconsider ban on cannabis retail stores

Ontario's largest municipality without any legal cannabis retail stores is reconsidering its prohibition on them, with a city report highlighting that its residents are "disproportionately" served by the illegal market. Mississauga, Ont.
Man charged with assault, mischief after incident at Markham mosque

Man charged with assault, mischief after incident at Markham mosque

MARKHAM, Ont. — An 47-year-old man is facing criminal charges after a suspected hate-motivated incident at a mosque in Markham, Ont., the second such event in the area in recent days.
Police seize 173 guns, arrest 42, in large cross-border trafficking investigation

Police seize 173 guns, arrest 42, in large cross-border trafficking investigation

A year-long, cross-border firearms trafficking investigation has led to the arrests of 42 people and the seizure of 173 guns in Canada and the U.S, Toronto police said on Tuesday.