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Ontario records 95 new COVID-19 cases, one new death related to virus

Ontario records 95 new COVID-19 cases, one new death related to virus

TORONTO — Ontario reported 95 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, along with one new death related to the illness. Health Minister Christine Elliott announced on Twitter that 134 more cases were marked as resolved.
Police charge 17-year-old in death of Toronto man; one man previously charged

Police charge 17-year-old in death of Toronto man; one man previously charged

Toronto police say a teen boy has been charged with second-degree murder in the May death of a local man. Police say the 17-year-old, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested on Wednesday in an east-end home.
24-year-old man killed by loose wheel on Highway 401 in Toronto

24-year-old man killed by loose wheel on Highway 401 in Toronto

TORONTO — Provincial police in Toronto say a 24-year-old man is dead after his vehicle was hit by a loose wheel on Highway 401.
Man dies after early morning shooting in Toronto's east end: police

Man dies after early morning shooting in Toronto's east end: police

Toronto police say they're investigating after a man was killed in a shooting in the city's east end. They say officers responded to a call about the sound of gunshots at around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Windsor to proceed with Stage 3 of reopening 'cautiously,' Dilkens says

Windsor to proceed with Stage 3 of reopening 'cautiously,' Dilkens says

TORONTO — Windsor will reopen "cautiously" this week, the city's mayor said Tuesday, adding that he will not hesitate to ask for additional resources if local COVID-19 cases surge.
Private school plans including smaller classes show stark inequities in education

Private school plans including smaller classes show stark inequities in education

TORONTO — With children in both public and private schools, Toronto mom Karuna Satov is weighing two very different back-to-school pandemic plans.
'Basically warehouses:' shelters in midtown Toronto unsupported, advocates say

'Basically warehouses:' shelters in midtown Toronto unsupported, advocates say

TORONTO — Tensions are high in midtown Toronto as some residents want new homeless shelters moved, while the city says people in the community must learn to live with their new neighbours.
Three-year-old boy killed, sister hospitalized after being hit by car

Three-year-old boy killed, sister hospitalized after being hit by car

TORONTO — Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a three-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car in Toronto's west end.
Appeal court upholds immigration detention rules, rejects call for time limits

Appeal court upholds immigration detention rules, rejects call for time limits

TORONTO — Canada's rules for detaining foreigners who can't be deported quickly are constitutional, the Federal Court of Appeal has found, rejecting an argument there should be time limits for detention in immigration cases like there are for crimina
Toronto Board of Health chair calls for action after 27 opioid deaths in July

Toronto Board of Health chair calls for action after 27 opioid deaths in July

TORONTO — The chair of the Toronto Board of Health is calling for action following a spike in opioid overdose deaths in July. Coun.