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Toronto woman who killed stranger ordered to remain at mental health hospital

Toronto woman who killed stranger ordered to remain at mental health hospital

TORONTO — A woman found not criminally responsible for stabbing a stranger to death in a Toronto drug store has been ordered to remain detained at a mental health hospital.
Ontario reports first AZ blood clot death, issues with 2nd AstraZeneca dose bookings

Ontario reports first AZ blood clot death, issues with 2nd AstraZeneca dose bookings

TORONTO — Ontario reported its first death linked to a rare blood clot associated with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine Tuesday as many who received a first dose of the vaccine faced challenges trying to schedule second shots.
Ontario's top doctor wants students back in classrooms before provincial reopening

Ontario's top doctor wants students back in classrooms before provincial reopening

TORONTO — Ontario's top doctor said Tuesday he would like to see students return to their classrooms before the province starts reopening in mid-June. Dr.
Thousands to receive COVID-19 vaccine at clinic run by construction company

Thousands to receive COVID-19 vaccine at clinic run by construction company

Thousands of Ontarians are getting their COVID-19 vaccines not at pharmacies or doctors' offices, but at a clinic pulled together by a construction company through a public-private partnership. The clinic run by Mississauga, Ont.
Ontario youth 12 and up eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccine starting today

Ontario youth 12 and up eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccine starting today

Ontario's vaccination effort expanded to some of its youngest residents on Sunday, prompting parents to push through technical challenges in a bid to get their children registered for a shot.
Ontario police watchdog investigates officer's shooting death of Toronto man

Ontario police watchdog investigates officer's shooting death of Toronto man

TORONTO — Ontario's police watchdog says a man from Toronto has died after allegedly being shot by an officer during a wellness check.
Pop-ups, social media, mass clinics: Ontarians share their vaccination stories

Pop-ups, social media, mass clinics: Ontarians share their vaccination stories

Finding a COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario has been compared to a scavenger hunt. It's been a bumpy rollout for the vaccination campaign that began last December with long-term care residents, front-line health-care workers and others at high risk.
Families of long-term care home residents resume outdoor visits

Families of long-term care home residents resume outdoor visits

TORONTO — Esther Hladkowicz said she experienced a "sliding scale of emotions" while visiting her father at his Ottawa-area long-term care home on Saturday.
One endangered tiger cub remains after second cub dies at Toronto Zoo

One endangered tiger cub remains after second cub dies at Toronto Zoo

TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says a second endangered tiger cub has died at the facility, leaving just one alive from the litter born less than a month ago.
Golf courses, other outdoor amenities reopen in Ontario today

Golf courses, other outdoor amenities reopen in Ontario today

TORONTO — Golf courses and other outdoor recreational facilities can reopen across Ontario today as COVID-19 cases continue to trend down. Residents can also resume using tennis courts, skate parks and sports fields.