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No in-person fall convocation this year at York, Ryerson, U of T, Seneca

No in-person fall convocation this year at York, Ryerson, U of T, Seneca

TORONTO — Four Toronto post-secondary institutions have decided not to hold in-person convocation ceremonies this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Motorcycle driver dead after collision with transport truck in Brampton, Ont.

Motorcycle driver dead after collision with transport truck in Brampton, Ont.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police say a motorcycle driver is dead after a crash in Brampton, Ont. Peel Regional Police say the incident happened early Thursday morning. They say a motorcycle collided with a transport truck.
Toddler dies after being struck by car at apartment complex in Mississauga, Ont.

Toddler dies after being struck by car at apartment complex in Mississauga, Ont.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police west of Toronto say a 19-month-old boy is dead after being struck by a car at an apartment complex. Peel Regional Police say the incident happened Wednesday just before 5:30 p.m. in Mississauga.
Child at city-run Toronto summer camp tests positive for COVID-19

Child at city-run Toronto summer camp tests positive for COVID-19

TORONTO — Officials say a child who attends a city-run summer camp in Toronto has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the program to shut down for a week.
Unreported seniors residence outbreak adds to Quebec's COVID-19 toll

Unreported seniors residence outbreak adds to Quebec's COVID-19 toll

Quebec health authorities say 19 people died from COVID-19 in a Montreal-area seniors residence last spring, but 10 of the deaths were only reported Wednesday because of a delay in transmitting data.
Residents of Red Lake, Ont., continue to evacuate as forest fire grows near town

Residents of Red Lake, Ont., continue to evacuate as forest fire grows near town

RED LAKE, Ont. — Residents of a remote community in northwestern Ontario continued to flee Red Lake on Wednesday as a nearby wildfire raged on, out of control.
Windsor expands mandatory mask order as it moves to Stage 3 of reopening

Windsor expands mandatory mask order as it moves to Stage 3 of reopening

The City of Windsor, Ont., expanded its mandatory mask policy Wednesday as it moved to Stage 3 of reopening.
Ontario budget deficit projected to jump to $38.5 billion in 2020-2021

Ontario budget deficit projected to jump to $38.5 billion in 2020-2021

TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on Ontario, the province's finance minister said Wednesday as he announced the government has nearly doubled its deficit projection in just three months.
Police charge 17-year-old in death of Toronto man; one man previously charged

Police charge 17-year-old in death of Toronto man; one man previously charged

Toronto police say a teen boy has been charged with second-degree murder in the May death of a local man. Police say the 17-year-old, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested on Wednesday in an east-end home.
24-year-old man killed by loose wheel on Highway 401 in Toronto

24-year-old man killed by loose wheel on Highway 401 in Toronto

TORONTO — Provincial police in Toronto say a 24-year-old man is dead after his vehicle was hit by a loose wheel on Highway 401.