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Toronto court says some services related to traffic and bylaw tickets resume

Toronto court says some services related to traffic and bylaw tickets resume

TORONTO — Some court services related to traffic tickets and bylaw infractions are resuming in Toronto, though still remotely.
Rally outside of Ottawa jail supports inmates on hunger strike, activists say

Rally outside of Ottawa jail supports inmates on hunger strike, activists say

GLOUCESTER, Ont.
Ontario NDP calls on government to boost funding for school reopenings

Ontario NDP calls on government to boost funding for school reopenings

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario's official Opposition is renewing calls for the government to increase education funding so schools can safely reopen in September. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath made the comments at a press conference in Brampton, Ont.
Police investigate racist vandalism on Black woman's car east of Toronto

Police investigate racist vandalism on Black woman's car east of Toronto

Police are investigating after they say someone spray painted a racist message on a Black woman's car in Oshawa, Ont. Durham police say the car's tires were also popped during the incident, which happened earlier this week.
Five men charged following alleged assault in Brampton, ont., Peel Regional Police say

Five men charged following alleged assault in Brampton, ont., Peel Regional Police say

TORONTO — Peel Regional Police say five men have been charged following an alleged assault in Brampton, Ont., earlier this month. Police say they were called to a city intersection on July 16 after receiving reports of a suspected assault.
11 men charged in auto-theft investigation involving 50 stolen cars, police say

11 men charged in auto-theft investigation involving 50 stolen cars, police say

TORONTO — York Regional Police have laid charges to nearly a dozen men following an auto-theft investigation. Police say more than 50 cars were allegedly stolen from across the GTA and have been recovered.
SIU says it still needs to interview relatives of man shot dead by police

SIU says it still needs to interview relatives of man shot dead by police

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog said it has made substantial progress in investigating the death of a 62-year-old man shot by police west of Toronto last month, but it still needs to speak to the man's family.
Metrolinx accused of backtracking on deal to build Toronto community centre

Metrolinx accused of backtracking on deal to build Toronto community centre

TORONTO — Ontario politicians are calling on the provincial government to intervene in a dispute between a major regional public transit provider and the City of Toronto after allegations the agency backtracked on a long-standing agreement to have a
Quebec to permit public indoor and outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people by Aug. 3

Quebec to permit public indoor and outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people by Aug. 3

MONTREAL — Quebec says it will permit indoor and outdoor public gatherings of up to 250 people across the province beginning Aug. 3.
School reopening plan coming next week, Lecce says, as critics urge more funding

School reopening plan coming next week, Lecce says, as critics urge more funding

TORONTO — A new plan to reopen the Ontario's schools in September is coming next week, the province's education minister said Thursday, conceding that the government could do more to provide resources and training to staff in light of the pandemic.