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Prepare for wave of evictions as rent comes due, Ontario NDP warns

Prepare for wave of evictions as rent comes due, Ontario NDP warns

TORONTO — As rent cheques come due, some are warning that Ontarians should prepare for a wave of evictions now that protections put in place earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted.
Ontario government launches review of York Region Children's Aid Society

Ontario government launches review of York Region Children's Aid Society

The Ontario government says it is investigating allegations of racism, bullying and harassment involving senior management at a Toronto-area child welfare organization.
Man, 34, charged after allegedly threatening, sexually assaulting woman

Man, 34, charged after allegedly threatening, sexually assaulting woman

A 34-year-old man from Oakville, Ont., has been charged after police allege he threatened a woman with a gun and sexually assaulted her.
Muslim association calls for action following mosque vandalism

Muslim association calls for action following mosque vandalism

TORONTO — A national Muslim association is calling for action after it says two of its Toronto mosques were vandalized repeatedly, including a pair of incidents in the lead-up to a major holiday.
Quebec health director files police complaint over personal info shared online

Quebec health director files police complaint over personal info shared online

MONTREAL — Quebec's public health director has filed a complaint with provincial police after personal information, including an address, was shared on social media. Dr.
Ontario sets new rules for restaurants as Toronto, Peel Region enter Stage 3

Ontario sets new rules for restaurants as Toronto, Peel Region enter Stage 3

TORONTO — Restaurants and bars across Ontario must now keep records of their clients to help track any possible spread of COVID-19, officials said Friday as Toronto and Peel Region joined most of the province in allowing establishments to resume indo
'It's a big deal for kids': Ontario's back-to-school plan draws fears, praise

'It's a big deal for kids': Ontario's back-to-school plan draws fears, praise

TORONTO — It's getting harder and harder for Rachel Huot to keep the tone positive when she talks to her children about going back to school.
Man charged in girlfriend's death repeatedly defied orders to avoid contact:cops

Man charged in girlfriend's death repeatedly defied orders to avoid contact:cops

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police west of Toronto say a man now facing a murder charge in the death of his long-time girlfriend had repeatedly breached a judicial order barring him from being in contact with her.
Quebec hospital outbreak prompts 'massive' testing as case numbers increase

Quebec hospital outbreak prompts 'massive' testing as case numbers increase

MONTREAL — Public health officials north of Montreal launched a "massive" round of testing to contain an outbreak at a local hospital as Quebec reported another increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases Friday.
Ontario firefighters warn of higher chance of house fires due to pandemic

Ontario firefighters warn of higher chance of house fires due to pandemic

TORONTO — Ontario's firefighters are urging the public to practise fire safety as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, saying there's been a sharp increase in the number of fires in the province this summer.