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Details of reopening framework's first stage coming Thursday, Ford says

Details of reopening framework's first stage coming Thursday, Ford says

TORONTO — Details on the first stage of Ontario's reopening plan will be coming this week, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday, as the province extended its state of emergency to June 2.
Ontario expected to extend state of emergency to June 2

Ontario expected to extend state of emergency to June 2

TORONTO — Ontario is expected to extend its COVID-19 state of emergency to the beginning of June, as retail stores were allowed to partly reopen and the top doctor suggested more restrictions could be loosened soon.
Man in his 50s is first to die of COVID-19 in Toronto's shelter system

Man in his 50s is first to die of COVID-19 in Toronto's shelter system

TORONTO — The City of Toronto says a man in his 50s is the first person to die of COVID-19 in the shelter system. Medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa says the man lived at Dixon Hall Schoolhouse and died in hospital on May 8.
Doug Ford appears to contradict official health advice by having daughters over

Doug Ford appears to contradict official health advice by having daughters over

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford revealed Monday he recently had two of his daughters visit him, in apparent contradiction of official provincial advice.
Cocaine-trafficking group with ties to a Mexican cartel busted: Toronto police

Cocaine-trafficking group with ties to a Mexican cartel busted: Toronto police

TORONTO — A sophisticated crime group that was allegedly smuggling bricks of pure cocaine across the U.S.-Canada border has been busted following a months-long investigation, Toronto police said Monday. Drug squad Insp.
Police to announce result of investigation into cross-border cocaine trafficking

Police to announce result of investigation into cross-border cocaine trafficking

Toronto police are set to announce the results today of a cross-border investigation into cocaine trafficking. Investigators are holding a news conference on the probe, dubbed "Project Corredor," at 10:30 a.m.
Ontario residents bracing for mental health crisis triggered by COVID-19, poll suggests

Ontario residents bracing for mental health crisis triggered by COVID-19, poll suggests

TORONTO — A new poll from one of Canada's leading mental health organizations says Ontario residents are bracing for a mental health crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman wounded in police involved shooting in Mississauga

Woman wounded in police involved shooting in Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A woman is in hospital following a police involved shooting Sunday night in Mississauga, Ont., just west of Toronto.
Police search for suspects in elementary school arson in Brampton, Ont.

Police search for suspects in elementary school arson in Brampton, Ont.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police are looking for suspects accused of starting a fire at an elementary school in Brampton, Ont., and causing millions of dollars in damage. Peel regional police say they were called to St.
Ontario asks long-term care homes for plan to stem the spread of COVID-19

Ontario asks long-term care homes for plan to stem the spread of COVID-19

TORONTO — Ontario's government is asking its hardest-hit long-term care homes to come up with a plan to stabilize the spread of COVID-19 within their walls as the virus's growth continues to slow in the province at large.