Ontario’s number of active COVID-19 cases has risen to the highest level in four weeks with 112 new infections reported Tuesday by the Ministry of Health.

Watch Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s daily news conference on coronavirus and the government’s response to the pandemic

High vaccine use urged by Tam, Njoo to beat COVID-19, restore pre-pandemic life

Under fire over the Progressive Conservatives’ plans to return children to classrooms in two weeks, Premier Doug Ford has quietly toured a Toronto school.

September rent due as small businesses face holes in government support

Rogers expands 5G network to 50 markets, but consumer adoption will take time

Ottawa firm hired to review workplace complaints at Rideau Hall

Quebec reports 122 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths linked to novel coronavirus

Here are today’s furry favourites as submitted by our readers.Barry Gray is a Hamilton-based photojournalist at The Spectator. Reach him via email: bgray@thespec.com

S&P/TSX composite creeps higher, U.S. stock markets mixed; Loonie edges down

Barrick reports court loss as battle continues over Papua New Guinea gold mine

Wentworth Arenas in Ancaster up for sale. The 14-acre lot, plus 80,000-square-foot facility is available for almost $4.5 million.

Man facing several firearm-related charges

To go or not to go. It still comes down to your comfort level

S&P/TSX composite creeps higher, U.S. stock markets mixed; Loonie edges down

Former Bank of Canada deputy governor Lynn Patterson joins Scotiabank board

Police caution residents not to approach the snake if they see it

That terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis Paul Hanover received more than four years ago? It was wrong.

Dr. Carys Massarella is world famous for her advocacy for the transgender community. She has an incredible story of self-discovery and accomplishment

Despite increase in use, the catch-all information hotline remains underutilized

Antonio Merino has created an art display, using rocks, branches and other natural materials

Whether or not you find out about a COVID outbreak at a store or business depends on if the company makes it public or if public health deems there is

What’s in your fridge? Chances are more food than you’re actually going to eat, according to a new study showing Canadians are throwing out more food since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

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

Quebec daycare workers begin rotating strike as talks set to resume this week

Canadians don't know much about Erin O'Toole but poll finds openness to him

While minor hockey federations get closer and closer to the start of the traditional hockey season — a season that could start without traditional hockey — the federation with the biggest complications could well be the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association.

Call for single-vehicle crash near Valens Lake came in around 7:15 p.m.

While reviews are ‘mixed,’ it’s hoped devices could help in ‘rebuilding a strained relationship with the community,’ report says

There will be a resurgence of COVID-19 in the fall, health and municipal officials warned on Monday, including the possibility of a wave bigger than the one that peaked in April.

Caton’s “Covid-Elvis” collects 15,000 pounds for food banks

By now, the halls at Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School in Thunder Bay are usually filled with the excitement and nerves of anxious students starting a new school year. In 2020, however, the First Nations school is largely empty as it starts its program later and online.

Ontario spent the first two weeks of August eliminating active cases and the last half of the month gaining a good portion of them back, according to an analysis of provincial COVID-19 data by the Star’s Andrew Bailey.

Doug Ford will spare no expense, not a penny. He will do everything he can to make sure schools are safe. In fact — and you may be surprised to hear this — he already has.

Doug Ford will spare no expense, not a penny. He will do everything he can to make sure schools are safe. In fact — and you may be surprised to hear this — he already has.

Girt says $34.9-million budget reduction would have ‘significant impact’ on front-line policing; activist argues document is ‘flimsy’

VICTORIA—Dr. Bonnie Henry stands in the teacher’s place at the front of a classroom, smiling at a class of children spaced apart.

Rona Ambrose resigns from Manulife board for full-time employment

HALIFAX—Nova Scotia is reporting two new cases of COVID-19, as well as two probable cases at universities in the province.

Green Party expects eight candidates on final leadership ballot

Ontario group home residents can now leave for day, overnight trips

Two recruits who attended the Basic Constable Training Program at the Ontario Police College (OPC) in Malahide, north of Aylmer, tested positive for COVID-19.

Hamilton recorded 91 new cases of COVID in August — nearly twice as many as July

Face coverings are now required in enclosed public spaces as a bylaw throughout the Town of Aylmer, following the Southwestern Public Health letter of instruction.

Canada signs deal with Novovax to get 76 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

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Calls mount, frustration grows over Trudeau's promise to help Hong Kong

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Feds 'looking into' alleged bullying by RCMP employee facing security charges

The day before kids go back to school, MPPs will be going back to the legislature.