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One man is dead following shooting in Markham, Ontario

One man is dead following shooting in Markham, Ontario

One man is dead after a shooting in Markham Tuesday evening. York Regional Police were called to Purple Finch Road near Ninth Line and Highway 407 at around 6:45 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.
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One Ontario hospital opposed vaccine mandate, letters to premier reveal

One Ontario hospital opposed vaccine mandate, letters to premier reveal

Just one Ontario hospital out of dozens that wrote to Doug Ford over a possible COVID-19 vaccine mandate was opposed to the idea before the premier decided against implementing it for the sector.
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Police charge seven suspects after high-end car theft investigation

Police charge seven suspects after high-end car theft investigation

TORONTO — A group of suspected thieves carjacked 28 high-end vehicles in north Toronto over several months and tried to ship them to destinations overseas, police said Tuesday as they announced seven arrests in the case. Insp.
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Ontario's science advisers say easing restrictions will increase COVID-19 cases

Ontario's science advisers say easing restrictions will increase COVID-19 cases

TORONTO — COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and ICU admissions will likely increase again following this week's reopening, Ontario's expert science advisers said Tuesday in new modelling that shows "prolonged" pressure on the health system.
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Girl, 10, dies after being struck by vehicle in Kingston, Ont., on Monday

Girl, 10, dies after being struck by vehicle in Kingston, Ont., on Monday

KINGSTON, Ont. — Police say a 10-year-old girl has died after being hit by a vehicle near a school in Kingston, Ont. Local police say a pickup truck hit the girl around 3:40 p.m. on Monday, as she was crossing a street near the school.
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No injuries after small military aircraft crashes in Thunder Bay

No injuries after small military aircraft crashes in Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Officials say no one was injured after a small plane leased by the Royal Canadian Air Force crashed at the airport in Thunder Bay, Ont., on Monday.
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'Hopefully this is the last time': Ontario businesses reopen with cautious optimism

'Hopefully this is the last time': Ontario businesses reopen with cautious optimism

TORONTO — Ontario restaurants, gyms and theatres welcomed patrons back as restrictions from the latest pandemic shutdown eased on Monday, with customers happy to return and businesses anxious but hopeful about recouping losses.
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Inquest into 2009 scaffolding collapse that left four men dead begins

Inquest into 2009 scaffolding collapse that left four men dead begins

An inquest into a scaffolding collapse that killed four men in Toronto more than a decade ago began on Monday, with the presiding coroner saying it would examine the circumstances of the deaths and what could be done to prevent similar tragedies.
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Ontario COVID-19 hospitalizations decline for fourth straight day to 3,019

Ontario COVID-19 hospitalizations decline for fourth straight day to 3,019

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 3,019 patients are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 today. That's down 420 from the day before, though not all health-care facilities share data on weekends..
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Some urge vaccine certificates to require three doses as Ontario set for reopening

Some urge vaccine certificates to require three doses as Ontario set for reopening

TORONTO — Restaurants, gyms, cinemas and many other businesses in Ontario are set to open their doors once again on Monday to fully vaccinated patrons, but with COVID-19 levels likely just past a peak, some question if "fully vaccinated" should be re
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