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Ontario prefers in-class return for students, but health officials must approve

Ontario prefers in-class return for students, but health officials must approve

TORONTO — Millions of Ontario students could return to schools this September if it's safe to do so, Education Minister Stephen Lecce said Thursday, acknowledging that shrinking COVID-19 case counts might make the resumption of in-class learning poss
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Torontonians demand changes on first day of police reform meeting

Torontonians demand changes on first day of police reform meeting

Toronto must find a new way to deal with people in mental health crisis and root out racism within its police force, concerned citizens said Thursday at a virtual town hall about police reform.
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Toronto authorities cracking down on illegal beach parties, restricting parking

Toronto authorities cracking down on illegal beach parties, restricting parking

TORONTO — Authorities are enacting stricter parking rules at Toronto beaches after a number of nighttime parties were busted over the weekend. The city says that parking at three popular beaches will be restricted after 7 p.m.
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42-year-old man shot by police in Hamilton dies in hospital, watchdog says

42-year-old man shot by police in Hamilton dies in hospital, watchdog says

HAMILTON — Ontario's police watchdog says a 42-year-old man shot by police in Hamilton earlier this week has died in hospital.
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55-year-old cyclist dead after Wednesday night hit-and-run in Mississauga, Ont.

55-year-old cyclist dead after Wednesday night hit-and-run in Mississauga, Ont.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police west of Toronto say a 55-year-old cyclist is dead after a hit-and-run involving a truck. Peel Regional Police say the incident happened on Wednesday just before midnight in Mississauga, Ont.
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Premier Doug Ford promises air conditioning for long-term care homes

Premier Doug Ford promises air conditioning for long-term care homes

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford vowed Wednesday to make air conditioning mandatory in the province's long-term care homes, though critics say any change will come too late for many residents already suffering in the stifling heat.
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Police in Kingston, Ont., seek rightful owner of two stolen Bibles

Police in Kingston, Ont., seek rightful owner of two stolen Bibles

KINGSTON, Ont. — Police in Kingston, Ont., are looking for the rightful owner of two stolen Bibles. Investigators say they found the Bibles with other stolen property in an east-end home.
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Ford government introduces omnibus COVID-19 recovery bill that changes 20 laws

Ford government introduces omnibus COVID-19 recovery bill that changes 20 laws

TORONTO — Ontario won't settle for a "bad deal" when it comes to billions in required financial aid for municipalities, Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday, as the rift between the province and federal government over desperately needed civic funding ap
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Quebec seeks public input on COVID-19 tracking and tracing smartphone application

Quebec seeks public input on COVID-19 tracking and tracing smartphone application

MONTREAL — Quebec says it wants to gauge public interest before it recommends Quebecers download a smartphone application designed to alert them if they may have been exposed to COVID-19.
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Toronto cop charged in relation to warlord killing faced past discipline charges

Toronto cop charged in relation to warlord killing faced past discipline charges

TORONTO — The veteran Toronto police officer charged in connection with the killing of an alleged ex-warlord who was living in London, Ont., pleaded guilty to internal police charges years ago. Const.
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