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Ontario sees 805 new COVID-19 cases amid new restrictions at York Region care homes

Ontario sees 805 new COVID-19 cases amid new restrictions at York Region care homes

TORONTO — Ontario reported 805 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 new deaths related to the virus Saturday, as another Toronto-area public health unit imposed tighter restrictions on local long-term care homes.
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Quebec reports 1,279 new COVID-19 cases, 15 more deaths linked to novel coronavirus

Quebec reports 1,279 new COVID-19 cases, 15 more deaths linked to novel coronavirus

MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 1,279 new COVID-19 cases today along with 15 more deaths linked to the novel coronavirus. Health officials say the total number of infections in the province stands at 92,297, and 6,032 people have died from the virus.
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York Region latest to face stricter COVID-19 restrictions as cases rise

York Region latest to face stricter COVID-19 restrictions as cases rise

TORONTO — Ontario announced stricter health measures for York Region on Friday in an effort contain what the province is calling an "alarming" surge in COVID-19 cases in that area.
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Muslim group releases video of fatal stabbing outside Toronto mosque

Muslim group releases video of fatal stabbing outside Toronto mosque

TORONTO — A video that purportedly shows the killing of a 58-year-old volunteer outside a mosque in Toronto may be dark and grainy, but it was released to show that such crimes do take place in Canada, the head of a national Muslim group that posted
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Hospital fined $80,000 nearly two years after patient assaulted staffers

Hospital fined $80,000 nearly two years after patient assaulted staffers

An Ontario hospital where a patient assaulted two staff members nearly two years ago has been fined $80,000. The Ministry of Labour says the Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ont.
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Quebecers may have to reduce contacts even more, public health institute warns

Quebecers may have to reduce contacts even more, public health institute warns

MONTREAL — Quebecers may have to limit their contacts even more to reduce the number of new cases of COVID-19, according to the province's public health institute.
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Two Toronto-area boards change online learning plans due to surge in demand

Two Toronto-area boards change online learning plans due to surge in demand

TORONTO — Two Toronto-area school boards are changing their online learning plans, saying the moves will simplify the logistical nightmare presented by a growing number of students who want to avoid brick-and-mortar schools.
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'We still have an acute staffing shortage,' Ontario's long-term care commission hears

'We still have an acute staffing shortage,' Ontario's long-term care commission hears

Long-term care homes in Ontario are dealing with severe staffing shortages and may not be ready to deal with the second wave of the pandemic, an independent commission has heard.
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Man charged after allegedly ramming three cruisers, hiding in children's playhouse

Man charged after allegedly ramming three cruisers, hiding in children's playhouse

UXBRIDGE, Ont. — Police say a man found hiding in a child's playhouse, allegedly holding a knife, was arrested and charged hours after a high-speed chase that saw three cruisers struck. Durham Region police say the incident happened in Uxbridge, Ont.
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Quebec First Nation on New Brunswick border reports first case of COVID-19

Quebec First Nation on New Brunswick border reports first case of COVID-19

POINTE-À-LA-CROIX, Que. — A First Nations community in Quebec just north of the New Brunswick border is reporting its first case of COVID-19.
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