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'Kind of inevitable': Western U. students react to COVID-19 outbreaks

'Kind of inevitable': Western U. students react to COVID-19 outbreaks

LONDON, Ont. — Western University campus was quiet and mostly deserted Saturday morning — typical at the London, Ont.
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SIU launches probe after missing Vancouver man dies of gunshot wound in Ontario

SIU launches probe after missing Vancouver man dies of gunshot wound in Ontario

DRYDEN, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog says it's investigating the death of a 24-year-old Vancouver man in northwestern Ontario. The Special Investigations Unit says provincial police began a missing person's investigation on Sept.
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Daycare union asks Quebec to appoint arbitrator in contract talks

Daycare union asks Quebec to appoint arbitrator in contract talks

MONTREAL — A union representing at-home daycare workers in Quebec is asking the government to appoint an arbitrator in ongoing contract negotiations to stave off a general strike set to begin on Monday.
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Sunsprout Micro Greens Alfalfa recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

Sunsprout Micro Greens Alfalfa recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

OTTAWA — A recall has been issued for Sprouts Alive brand and Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens Alfalfa due to possible Salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the products were distributed across Ontario.
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Quebec Premier Francois Legault and his wife test negative for COVID-19

Quebec Premier Francois Legault and his wife test negative for COVID-19

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier Francois Legault says he has tested negative for COVID-19. Legault and his wife were tested after meeting with Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole on Monday.
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Ontario limits gatherings provincewide as cases top 400 for 2nd straight day

Ontario limits gatherings provincewide as cases top 400 for 2nd straight day

TORONTO — Ontario took a step back in its COVID-19 recovery on Saturday as Premier Doug Ford reimposed restrictions on social gatherings across the province in a bid to curb what he described as an "alarming growth" in new cases.
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Further restrictions on social gatherings coming to other parts of Ontario: Ford

Further restrictions on social gatherings coming to other parts of Ontario: Ford

TORONTO — A crackdown on social gatherings will be expanded to new areas of the province, Premier Doug Ford said Friday as the province's daily virus case count jumped to levels not seen in months.
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Police arrest man allegedly using drone to drop contraband at Ontario jail

Police arrest man allegedly using drone to drop contraband at Ontario jail

NAPANEE, Ont. — A 20-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly trying to smuggle contraband into an eastern Ontario jail. Provincial police say it allegedly happened Thursday morning near the Quinte Detention Centre in Napanee, Ont.
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Four COVID-19 cases tied to local nightclub, Toronto health officials say

Four COVID-19 cases tied to local nightclub, Toronto health officials say

TORONTO — Public health officials in Toronto are warning of a potential COVID-19 exposure that originated at a local night club last week.
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Hospital workers' union concerned with Ford's pharmacy testing plan

Hospital workers' union concerned with Ford's pharmacy testing plan

TORONTO — A union representing Ontario's hospital workers says it has concerns about the safety of the province's plan to expand COVID-19 testing to pharmacies, as Premier Doug Ford pushed Friday to start the program later next week.
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