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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.
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.
WE scandal clashes with high school nostalgia for past participants of charity

WE scandal clashes with high school nostalgia for past participants of charity

TORONTO — This week's parliamentary grilling of the WE Charity's political ties has increased scrutiny of the embattled brand, but some former members say that doesn't tarnish the relationships and life-changing experiences that shaped their formativ
Ontario government reveals back-to-school plan

Ontario government reveals back-to-school plan

TORONTO — Most of Ontario's students will return to traditional classrooms full time in September, the province announced Thursday as it released a back-to-school plan critics argue prioritizes cost-savings over kids' health.
Boy, 16, facing murder charge after stabbing in Mississauga, Ont.

Boy, 16, facing murder charge after stabbing in Mississauga, Ont.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A 16-year-old boy is facing a murder charge after a fatal stabbing west of Toronto. Peel Regional Police say the incident happened in Mississauga, Ont., on Tuesday afternoon. They say 20-year-old Ethan Nelles of Brampton, Ont.
As gyms begin to reopen in Stage 3, climbing centres offer advice

As gyms begin to reopen in Stage 3, climbing centres offer advice

TORONTO — As gyms in Ontario begin to open under Stage 3 of the province's COVID-19 recovery plan, staff at indoor climbing centres — which have already been open for weeks — are advising gym owners to take their time.
'Ice jacking' caused CN Rail derailment, crude leak in northwestern Ontario

'Ice jacking' caused CN Rail derailment, crude leak in northwestern Ontario

TORONTO — A freight-train derailment in northwestern Ontario that led to a significant oil spill this winter was caused by a phenomenon known as "ice jacking," federal investigators reported on Thursday.
Few regrets for Toronto's 1st Black police chief, but criticism tails Saunders

Few regrets for Toronto's 1st Black police chief, but criticism tails Saunders

TORONTO — Ask the outgoing head of the country's largest municipal police force about defunding or cuts to its $1-billion budget, and the response reflects typical disdain for what he views as sloganeering in response to complex problems.