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Man dies in hospital after falling from tour boat near Ontario Place in Toronto

Man dies in hospital after falling from tour boat near Ontario Place in Toronto

Toronto police say a man has died after falling from a tour boat in the waters near Ontario Place on Sunday afternoon. Police say they responded to reports that a man had fallen from a boat and was in the water drowning.
At least four Ontarians dead after multiple fatal weekend crashes

At least four Ontarians dead after multiple fatal weekend crashes

At least four Ontarians have died due to multiple fatal crashes in the province this weekend.
Thunder Bay traffic stop leads to seizure of AR-15, drugs worth estimated $14,000

Thunder Bay traffic stop leads to seizure of AR-15, drugs worth estimated $14,000

Thunder Bay police say a Saturday morning traffic stop has ld to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of a loaded, modified AR-15 assault rifle as well as illicit drugs totalling an estimated $14,000.
Tourists flock to Toronto to celebrate return of Caribbean Carnival parade

Tourists flock to Toronto to celebrate return of Caribbean Carnival parade

TORONTO — Colourful, feathered costumes and booming Soca music filled Toronto's Exhibition Place and Lake Shore Boulevard Saturday as festivalgoers celebrated the return of the Caribbean Carnival's grand parade.
City of Toronto hiking pay for aquatics staff amid lifeguard shortages

City of Toronto hiking pay for aquatics staff amid lifeguard shortages

TORONTO — The City of Toronto says it is upping aquatics staff wages by an average of 17 per cent as municipalities across the country grapple with lifeguard shortages.
Toronto harm reduction workers call for robust safer supply program to prevent deaths

Toronto harm reduction workers call for robust safer supply program to prevent deaths

TORONTO — Harm reduction workers say supervised consumption sites and safer supply programs need to be expanded to prevent further overdose deaths in Toronto, a call that comes after several recent suspected opioid deaths.
Ontario paramedics say ambulance response times slower due to growing offload delays

Ontario paramedics say ambulance response times slower due to growing offload delays

People who call for an ambulance in Ontario may have to wait longer for one to arrive as health-care staffing shortages and recent temporary emergency room closures slow down emergency services' response, a paramedics' group said Friday.
Public Health Ontario reports 367 confirmed cases of monkeypox

Public Health Ontario reports 367 confirmed cases of monkeypox

Public Health Ontario says there were 367 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the province as of Thursday, up from 326 on Monday. The agency's latest report says most of the cases – nearly 78 per cent – were reported in Toronto.
Staffing crunch hits several Ontario hospitals hard, nurses union raises concerns

Staffing crunch hits several Ontario hospitals hard, nurses union raises concerns

TORONTO — Several Ontario hospitals were reducing service in certain areas over the long weekend due to staff shortages as an Ontario nurses union called on the province to tackle what it called an alarming situation.
University of Toronto requiring students living in residence to be triple-vaccinated

University of Toronto requiring students living in residence to be triple-vaccinated

TORONTO — Students and staff planning to live in University of Toronto residences will need to have two shots of a COVID-19 vaccine and at least one booster dose before moving in this September.