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Investigation into Ontario councillor's trip to N.B. continues despite apology

Investigation into Ontario councillor's trip to N.B. continues despite apology

The New Brunswick government says it's still investigating an Ontario municipal politician's visit to the province during the COVID-19 pandemic, even after the councillor apologized for his actions this week.
Toronto police chief defends the service, promises change in wide-ranging speech

Toronto police chief defends the service, promises change in wide-ranging speech

Toronto's chief of police is promising big changes to the force — but he says that change will look like a continuation of existing efforts to combat anti-black racism.
Brampton, Ont., tries to crack down on backyard parties as temperatures rise

Brampton, Ont., tries to crack down on backyard parties as temperatures rise

The mayor of Brampton, Ont., says warm weather has made some residents reckless when it comes to physical distancing, noting fines were issued in connection with 19 backyard parties over the last week.
Premier Doug Ford acknowledges systemic racism in Ontario

Premier Doug Ford acknowledges systemic racism in Ontario

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford has backtracked on his comments that Canada doesn't have the same "systemic, deep roots'' of racism as the United States, acknowledging that Ontario has a history of racism stretching back decades.
Ottawa jail inmates on hunger strike over food, lack of sanitary supplies

Ottawa jail inmates on hunger strike over food, lack of sanitary supplies

More than a dozen inmates at an Ottawa jail are on a hunger strike over conditions at the institution, which they say have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian Paediatric Society issues guidelines on talking to teens about cannabis

Canadian Paediatric Society issues guidelines on talking to teens about cannabis

OTTAWA — The Canadian Paediatric Society has issued guidelines to help doctors screen teenage patients for problematic use of recreational cannabis.
Toronto police find woman who they say posed public health risk

Toronto police find woman who they say posed public health risk

Toronto police say they've found a missing woman who they said posed a risk to "public health." They say the woman was found on Thursday, after having last been seen on Wednesday evening in the city's west end.
Toronto launches project for reopening patios, looks at extending sidewalks

Toronto launches project for reopening patios, looks at extending sidewalks

TORONTO — The City of Toronto has launched a program meant to fast-track the opening of restaurant and bar patios, once provincial guidelines allow it.
Anxieties over racism heighten for many black Canadians in COVID-19 isolation

Anxieties over racism heighten for many black Canadians in COVID-19 isolation

TORONTO — Casey Palmer's hands were already full keeping his family safe from the COVID-19 pandemic when the killing of George Floyd provoked a flurry of emotions he's still trying to unpack.
Provincial police officer charged with sexual assault, sexual interference

Provincial police officer charged with sexual assault, sexual interference

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Provincial police in eastern Ontario say one of their officers is facing charges of sexual assault and sexual interference on a minor.