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Civil liberties lawyer concerned after Toronto man billed for police response

Civil liberties lawyer concerned after Toronto man billed for police response

TORONTO — A civil liberties lawyer says a decision by the City of Toronto to bill a restaurant owner nearly $200,000 to cover the cost of enforcing lockdown regulations raises concerns about people's constitutionally protected right to protest.
COVID-19 quarantine screening officer charged with extortion, sexual assault

COVID-19 quarantine screening officer charged with extortion, sexual assault

TORONTO — A quarantine screening officer who allegedly demanded cash from a woman before sexually assaulting her at her home faces related charges, police said on Wednesday.
School board in Thunder Bay, Ont., wants classes moved online after COVID outbreaks

School board in Thunder Bay, Ont., wants classes moved online after COVID outbreaks

A school board in Thunder Bay, Ont., has asked public health authorities to order a suspension of in-person learning after several COVID-19 outbreaks have forced hundreds of students to self-isolate.
Montreal health officials racing to delay dominance of U.K. variant to April

Montreal health officials racing to delay dominance of U.K. variant to April

Montreal health officials say with aggressive contact tracing and mass COVID-19 testing, they hope to delay a more contagious novel coronavirus variant from becoming dominant in the city until April. Dr.
COVID-19 variant found in more Toronto homeless shelters and an encampment

COVID-19 variant found in more Toronto homeless shelters and an encampment

TORONTO — Variants of COVID-19 have now been found in five Toronto shelters and one homeless encampment, prompting calls for the vulnerable population to quickly be vaccinated against the virus.
COVID-19 quarantine screening officer charged with extortion, sexual assault

COVID-19 quarantine screening officer charged with extortion, sexual assault

TORONTO — A quarantine screening officer who allegedly demanded cash from a woman before sexually assaulting her at her home faces related charges, police said on Wednesday.
Estimated COVID-19 vaccination timeline for Ontarians aged 60 and older

Estimated COVID-19 vaccination timeline for Ontarians aged 60 and older

Ontario has announced new details of its vaccine rollout for residents aged 60 and older. Here's a look at the timeline issued by retired Gen.
Advocates call for COVID-19 vaccination plan for migrant and undocumented workers

Advocates call for COVID-19 vaccination plan for migrant and undocumented workers

TORONTO — Advocates are calling on federal and provincial governments to ensure migrant and undocumented workers have access to COVID-19 vaccines. The Migrant Rights Network made the call today along with doctors and labour leaders.
Pearson airport to launch new COVID-19 testing study for staff, departing travellers

Pearson airport to launch new COVID-19 testing study for staff, departing travellers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A new study will look at rapid COVID-19 tests at Toronto's Pearson airport. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority says the research will allow for widescale workplace testing.
Two schools in Sudbury, Ont., closed due to five confirmed cases of COVID-19

Two schools in Sudbury, Ont., closed due to five confirmed cases of COVID-19

SUDBURY, Ont. — Public health officials in Sudbury, Ont., have dismissed students and staff from two schools following five confirmed cases of COVID-19. Lasalle Secondary School and Cyril Varney Public School were closed today.