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Arson unit investigates fire that killed three people in Ottawa: police

Arson unit investigates fire that killed three people in Ottawa: police

OTTAWA — Police in Ottawa say three people have died in a fire early this morning. Investigators say an 83-year-old woman and two men aged 76 and 49 died as a result of the blaze (on Britannia Road.
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Boy, 15, dead after shooting in north-end Toronto on Sunday: police

Boy, 15, dead after shooting in north-end Toronto on Sunday: police

Toronto police say a 15-year-old boy has died after a shooting in the city's north end. They say they were called about the incident shortly after 6 p.m. on Sunday.
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COVID-19: Quebec set to announce progressive return to class for students

COVID-19: Quebec set to announce progressive return to class for students

MONTREAL — Quebec will present its plan to get kids back to school and daycare on Monday, outlining the first part of the province's timeline for getting activities and businesses up and running again.
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Ontario schools will remain closed until May 31: Ministry of Education

Ontario schools will remain closed until May 31: Ministry of Education

TORONTO — Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce said all publicly-funded schools will remain closed until May 31 on Sunday, and added the closure could be extended if recommended by public health officials.
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One girl dies, sister wounded in stabbing, mother arrested by Montreal police

One girl dies, sister wounded in stabbing, mother arrested by Montreal police

An 11-year-old girl is dead and her younger sister was recovering in hospital after they were allegedly stabbed by their mother inside a Montreal apartment on Saturday.
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Ford announces wage increases for front-line workers, rips into lockdown protesters

Ford announces wage increases for front-line workers, rips into lockdown protesters

TORONTO — Ontario will offer temporary raises for workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier Doug Ford announced Saturday as he blasted anti-lockdown protesters who gathered outside the provincial legislature.
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COVID-19 outbreak surges among homeless in Toronto with 135 cases

COVID-19 outbreak surges among homeless in Toronto with 135 cases

TORONTO — A COVID-19 outbreak has surged among Toronto's homeless in the last 10 days with at least 135 cases, the majority of which come from one shelter that houses refugees. Ten days ago, there were 30 cases of COVID-19 among the city's homeless.
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OPP sergeant charged with five counts of sexual assault, breach of trust

OPP sergeant charged with five counts of sexual assault, breach of trust

WELLINGTON COUNTY, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say they have charged one of their veteran officers with five counts of sexual assault after a months-long investigation. They say Sgt.
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Ontario Provincial Police charge man after finding drugs, weapons

Ontario Provincial Police charge man after finding drugs, weapons

CHESTERVILLE, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say they've seized crystal meth and weapons — including a sword and a bow and arrow — from a home in Chesterville. They say officers searched the home early on Friday.
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Quebec COVID-19 reopening plan ready next week, to include strict health guidelines

Quebec COVID-19 reopening plan ready next week, to include strict health guidelines

MONTREAL — Quebec will present its plan to reopen the province next week, but Premier Francois Legault says older, at-risk people will still need to be kept at a safe distance from others, even from loved ones.
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