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'It felt so normal': School resumes in many Ontario boards

'It felt so normal': School resumes in many Ontario boards

TORONTO — Teachers and parents shared photos of masked students, tidy classrooms and bustling school yards Tuesday as the third school year affected by the COVID-19 began for many Ontario students.
Ontario's top doc weighs in on controversial acting medical officer appointee

Ontario's top doc weighs in on controversial acting medical officer appointee

Ontario's top doctor said he can take action if it appears public measures in Haldimand-Norfolk aren't sufficient to protect residents from COVID-19 under the region's newly appointed interim medical officer of health. Dr.
Sudbury police look for suspect in hit-and-run homicide investigation

Sudbury police look for suspect in hit-and-run homicide investigation

SUDBURY, Ont. — Police in Sudbury, Ont., say they are investigating a hit-and-run collision as a homicide.
Amber Alert cancelled after toddler found safe

Amber Alert cancelled after toddler found safe

BARRIE, Ont. — An Amber Alert for a three-year-old girl north of Toronto has been called off after she was found safe in Guelph, Ont.. Ontario Provincial Police issued the alert shortly before 1:45 a.m.
Ontario reports 811 new COVID-19 infections, three new virus-related deaths

Ontario reports 811 new COVID-19 infections, three new virus-related deaths

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 811 new cases of COVID-19 today, down from a day earlier when the province logged the highest number recorded in more than three months.
Ontario reports highest daily COVID-19 case count in months with 944 new infections

Ontario reports highest daily COVID-19 case count in months with 944 new infections

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 944 more cases of COVID-19 today, the highest number recorded in more than three months.
Liberals call for veto of Norfolk-Haldimand's acting medical officer appointee

Liberals call for veto of Norfolk-Haldimand's acting medical officer appointee

The Ontario Liberals are calling for the health minister to veto the appointment of the new acting medical officer of health in Haldimand-Norfolk because he is against COVID-19 lockdowns.
Man seriously injured in shooting on major road in north Toronto

Man seriously injured in shooting on major road in north Toronto

Toronto Police say one man is seriously injured after a shooting on a major road in the city's north end. Police say they received reports of multiple gunshots on Steeles Avenue on Friday afternoon.
Doctors groups speak out against anti-vaccine protests

Doctors groups speak out against anti-vaccine protests

TORONTO — Ontario doctors have been harassed by anti-vaccine protesters and the aggression is taking a toll, three prominent medical groups said Friday.
Ontario legislature prorogued until after federal election

Ontario legislature prorogued until after federal election

TORONTO, Kan. — Ontario's Progressive Conservatives have prorogued the legislature until after the federal election, a move the Opposition called an "abdication of responsibility" as the province fights a fourth wave of COVID-19.