Ontario News

The public health unit in Windsor, Ont., says it has suspended more than 1,500 secondary school students due to out-of-date immunization records.

MISSISSAUGA — An auto shop owner killed in a string of shootings this week was remembered as a doting father, a caring community member and a talented cricket player Wednesday as loved ones and strangers gathered to mourn him at his funeral.

TORONTO — Ontario hospital patients awaiting spots in long-term care can be moved to nursing homes not of their choosing up to 150 kilometres away, with charges of $400 per day if they refuse, the province announced Wednesday.

TORONTO — Queen Elizabeth served as a constant presence through turbulent times and will be remembered for the comfort she brought people, as well as her exemplary public service, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday.

TORONTO — A York Region police officer is dead after an early morning collision Wednesday morning in Markham, Ont. York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween said Const. Travis Gillespie was killed in a crash on his way to work.

TORONTO — The suspect in a string of shootings that killed a Toronto police officer and an auto shop owner this week had an extensive criminal record, including ties to a gang at one point.

TORONTO — A man from Toronto has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy on Saturday. Toronto police say officers responded to a shooting in the area of Keele Street and Sheppard Avenue West just before 1 a.m.

TORONTO — Const. Andrew Hong loved to smile, ride motorcycles and spend time with his family.

MILTON, Ont. — A Milton, Ont., man killed at his auto shop during a string of shootings across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area was remembered Tuesday as a valuable member of his community who was always "joyful.

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province will mark Sept. 19 as a Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II in lieu of a provincial holiday.