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Two men charged after man shot dead at home in Chatham-Kent, Ont.

Two men charged after man shot dead at home in Chatham-Kent, Ont.

Two men from Windsor, Ont., are facing charges in a fatal shooting at a rural home. Police say the men went to the home of someone they knew in Blenheim, Ont., on Wednesday.
SIU clears two Thunder Bay police officers after suspect injured during bar brawl

SIU clears two Thunder Bay police officers after suspect injured during bar brawl

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog has cleared two Thunder Bay officers after a man was hurt during his arrest. The Special Investigations Unit says the officers were dispatched to a tavern to investigate a disturbance.
Ontario's child-care workers demand COVID-19 vaccines as daycares remain open

Ontario's child-care workers demand COVID-19 vaccines as daycares remain open

TORONTO — Early childhood educator Jessica Tomas spends all day working with unmasked young kids at a Toronto daycare – helping them eat, getting them dressed to play outside and offering a comforting hug when needed.
Experts say Quebec plan to substitute vaccines for second dose makes sense

Experts say Quebec plan to substitute vaccines for second dose makes sense

MONTREAL — A case of a novel coronavirus variant that first emerged in India has been found in Quebec, the province's Health Department said Wednesday. It's the first known case of the B.1.
Ontario cabinet finalizing sick-leave plan to be released in coming days

Ontario cabinet finalizing sick-leave plan to be released in coming days

TORONTO — A paid sick-leave program is coming to Ontario within days, the province said Wednesday as critics accused the government of endangering essential workers by delaying action on the issue for months.
Suspect charged in fire that killed three people in Sudbury, Ont.

Suspect charged in fire that killed three people in Sudbury, Ont.

SUDBURY, Ont. — A 25-year-old man is facing charges in connection with a Sudbury, Ont., fire that claimed the lives of three people earlier this month.
Ontario's Superior Court of Justice to defer cases due to pandemic

Ontario's Superior Court of Justice to defer cases due to pandemic

Ontario's Superior Court of Justice has directed courts to defer as many matters as possible due to the pandemic. Chief Justice Geoffrey B.
Adam Strong's sentencing hearing adjourned due to pandemic

Adam Strong's sentencing hearing adjourned due to pandemic

OSHAWA, Ont. — The sentencing hearing for a Toronto-area man found guilty in the killing and dismemberment of two women a decade apart has been adjourned due to the pandemic. Last month, a judge found Adam Strong, of Oshawa, Ont.
Police seeking information after art stolen from midtown Toronto gallery

Police seeking information after art stolen from midtown Toronto gallery

Toronto police are asking for the public's help after four pieces of art were stolen from a midtown gallery. Police say they were called to an art gallery near Avenue Road and Davenport Road early Monday morning.
Ontario hints at action on paid sick leave amid barrage of criticism

Ontario hints at action on paid sick leave amid barrage of criticism

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford's government said Tuesday it was considering a paid sick-leave program for essential workers amid warnings from its own science advisers that hospitals were "buckling" under the weight of COVID-19.