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'We are stretched to our limits': Advocates push for extension of Ontario rent freeze

'We are stretched to our limits': Advocates push for extension of Ontario rent freeze

Monique Gordon is worried about her rent increasing next year as the pandemic wears on.
Four suspects charged in daylight attacks that killed two teens in Hamilton

Four suspects charged in daylight attacks that killed two teens in Hamilton

HAMILTON — Four suspects have been charged in connection with two daylight attacks that killed two teens and injured others in Hamilton. Police say the first incident took place around 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 6, at the back of a business.
Government urges doctors to provide in-person visits over virtual

Government urges doctors to provide in-person visits over virtual

TORONTO — Ontario doctors should be providing in-person care now instead of virtual visits, say their regulatory college, the Ministry of Health and the province's top doctor. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, Dr.
Ontario to unveil new reopening plan, including ending capacity limits: source

Ontario to unveil new reopening plan, including ending capacity limits: source

TORONTO — Ontario will soon announce a plan for further reopening, including ending capacity limits in restaurants and gyms, a senior government source said Thursday, but the province's top doctor suggested the rules themselves won't be loosened quic
Man, 24, charged with mischief after statue of Harriet Tubman damaged

Man, 24, charged with mischief after statue of Harriet Tubman damaged

A 24-year-old man in St. Catharines, Ont., is facing charges after police allege he deliberately damaged a statue of Harriet Tubman.
Teen girl charged with murder in fatal shooting of 16-year-old boy in Toronto

Teen girl charged with murder in fatal shooting of 16-year-old boy in Toronto

Toronto police say a 15-year-old girl has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of another teen. Police say the shooting took place in the city's northeast around 6 p.m. on July 3.
Several Ontario hospitals enact mandatory vaccination policies for visitors

Several Ontario hospitals enact mandatory vaccination policies for visitors

TORONTO — More than a dozen hospitals across Ontario are implementing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies for visitors, in addition to mandates for their staff.
Man charged with first-degree murder in stabbing of 26-year-old Toronto man

Man charged with first-degree murder in stabbing of 26-year-old Toronto man

TORONTO — A man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a 26-year-old Toronto man. Toronto police say the stabbing took place in the city's northwest shortly before midnight on Sept. 29.
Toronto's homeless community demands better winter plan from city

Toronto's homeless community demands better winter plan from city

Toronto's homeless community and their supporters are demanding a better plan from the city for the coming winter.
Ontario hospitals seeing low rates of staff losses to mandatory vaccine policies

Ontario hospitals seeing low rates of staff losses to mandatory vaccine policies

TORONTO — Several Ontario hospitals have placed staff on unpaid leave or terminated them due to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies, but they say the numbers are relatively low and won't affect patient care.