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The 65-year-old has been granted ‘escorted temporary absences’ from prison.

Witness pressed on inconsistencies with police statement in manslaughter trial

Acknowledging privilege and listening to racialized voices is part of the path forward, says Robin Lacambra, owner of Hamilton yoga studio GoodBodyFee

Coun. Nrinder Nann hopes survey will help sniff out sources of chronic odour in the lower city ward.

The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Thursday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.

Lani Singer sat in her car in a McDonald’s parking lot near the Melbourne airport, waiting to hear if her Canadian partner was able to board one of the last United Airline flights out of Australia.

Strangers until a chance meeting a few years ago, Linda Davidson and Gord Collins bring a breath of policing experience to cold cases across Ontario after decades with the RCMP and Peel Regional Police.

One night in December, when Ontario was a few weeks away from cresting the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jennifer Booth found herself solely responsible for two critically ill patients who both needed help — stat.

Ontario reports 2,333 new cases of COVID-19, 15 deaths, nearly 90,000 vaccinations

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Aldershot Greenhouses in Waterdown after two staff tested positive for the virus.

More nurses than usual are considering leaving the profession after COVID-19, due to a lack of support and high levels of stress, according to a new survey by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.

Despite more than half a million vaccinations across the city of front-line health-care workers and older residents, COVID infections are now spiralling “out of control” in Toronto and beyond, according to members of the COVID-19 Science Advisory Table.

Fire marshal investigating fatal blaze on Mary Street north of Barton

Quebec reports 1,025 COVID-19 cases, closes Quebec City gym linked to 68 infections

OTTAWA—A new effort to establish practical national standards to improve the operation of and care given in long-term-care homes in Canada launched Wednesday — one that may lead to concrete changes.

So it’s time. After the first wave and the second and now the third, after the exposure of vulnerable populations, after the harms of inaction, after the lessons of epidemiology and psychology and public health, Ontario now has a choice. It’s not really whether people will listen. It’s not even whether they think people will comply.

Peladeau blasts Rogers plan to buy Freedom Mobile, says it would set back competition

“I always say we have the brightest, smartest people right here in Ontario,” Premier Doug Ford said at a news conference on Wednesday.

More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, online conspiracy theories and misinformation continue to thrive, according to the Ontario Medical Association, (OMA).

Doctor accused of murdering 89-year-old man in hospital has medical licence suspended

Governments investing in new vaccine-manufacturing plant in Toronto

Quebec, Ontario weigh tighter COVID measures as officials raise concerns over Easter

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Is silence a sign that something big is brewing or that nothing is happening? Scott Radley wonders.

Quebec reports 1,025 COVID-19 cases, closes Quebec City gym linked to 68 infections

What does it take to nudge human behaviour?

North American stock markets up in early trading, loonie climbs higher

Police hold out hope to find missing boy alive in Kingston, Ont., area

Winnipeg's drinking water source of frustration for Indigenous community

Hamilton public health declared outbreaks at Ancaster Meadow Elementary School, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School and St. Therese of Lisi

Ontario reports 2,333 new cases of COVID-19, 15 deaths, nearly 90,000 vaccinations

You’ll find most stores closed Friday and Sunday

Quebec reports 1,025 COVID-19 cases, closes Quebec City gym linked to 68 infections

Councillors approved a motion allowing Whitehead to be absent from his duties until June 30, 2021.

The federal and Ontario governments on Wednesday are expected to announce significant funding to help boost Canada’s future vaccine manufacturing capacity, the Star has learned.

Quebec, Ontario weigh tighter COVID measures as officials raise concerns over Easter

Premier Doug Ford is being urged to impose a COVID-19 lockdown in time for the Easter long weekend when he reveals details of new restrictions Thursday — April Fool’s Day — as highly contagious variants send hospital intensive care admissions to new highs.

In contrast, Hamilton has been cracking down on businesses that have been violating health and safety policies.

Anthony Frisina is one of the most enthusiastic people you will ever meet.

Older Ontarians most involved in spreading COVID-19 misinformation online: study

Interim control bylaw halts new development until changes made to comply with Niagara Escarpment Plan

While Hamilton pauses its plans, other regions expand their vaccine programs

People in COVID-19 hot spots, or all of Ontario, need to “hunker down” for “a really sustained period of a couple of weeks” to halt virus spread, says Toronto Mayor John Tory.

Police hold out hope to find missing boy alive in Kingston, Ont., area

The Wednesday numbers come as Premier Ford says an announcement on possible new restrictions is coming tomorrow

Like many, we traditionally serve ham on Easter Sunday. Once upon a time, my grandfather cured and smoked his own hams, harvested in the fall from the family farm. By spring, the ham proved perfectly ready for our large family to enjoy.This year,

Two students at Greensville Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19.

North American stock markets up in early trading, loonie climbs higher