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Premier Doug Ford accuses Ontario teachers' unions of 'playing politics'

Premier Doug Ford accuses Ontario teachers' unions of 'playing politics'

TORONTO — Under pressure over his government's back-to-school plan, Premier Doug Ford ratcheted up his attacks on teachers' union leaders Tuesday, accusing them of playing politics.
Critics worried report on police reform will amount to nothing but 'lip service'

Critics worried report on police reform will amount to nothing but 'lip service'

TORONTO — Critics are voicing concerns that a series of recommendations aimed at reforming Toronto police falls significantly short of what's needed to bring about meaningful change.
Toronto protesters block sheriffs from conducting evictions amid COVID-19

Toronto protesters block sheriffs from conducting evictions amid COVID-19

TORONTO — Activists and protesters gathered outside a Toronto courthouse this morning to physically block the city's rental enforcement units from conducting evictions. The blockade, which began at 7 a.m.
Toronto police to get 2,350 body cameras and 3,000 licenses for data management

Toronto police to get 2,350 body cameras and 3,000 licenses for data management

TORONTO — The Toronto Police Services Board approved the purchase of 2,350 body-worn cameras to equip the city's officers on Tuesday afternoon during a public video-conferenced meeting where it also considered multiple reports related to police refor
Quebec moves to shore up long-term care homes ahead of second wave of COVID-19

Quebec moves to shore up long-term care homes ahead of second wave of COVID-19

MONTREAL — Each long-term care home in Quebec will have a single person responsible and accountable for its response to COVID-19, Health Minister Christian Dube said Tuesday as he moved to shore up the vulnerable sector ahead of a potential second wa
Police arrest suspect in 2018 crossbow attack in Mississauga, Ont.

Police arrest suspect in 2018 crossbow attack in Mississauga, Ont.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police west of Toronto say they've made an arrest in a 2018 crossbow attack in which a woman's ex-partner allegedly hired a hitman to kill her with a crossbow.
Halton police searching for prisoner accidentally released from Maplehurst

Halton police searching for prisoner accidentally released from Maplehurst

MILTON, Ont. — Halton police say they're searching for a prisoner released by mistake from the Maplehurst Correctional Complex in Milton, Ont. Amritpal Singh Aujla, 28, was last seen leaving the correctional complex on foot.
Ontario ends police access to COVID-19 database after legal challenge

Ontario ends police access to COVID-19 database after legal challenge

TORONTO — Ontario has ended police access to a COVID-19 database after a legal challenge was filed by a group of human rights organizations.
Ontario rejects TDSB pitch to cut class size, wants to maintain full-day

Ontario rejects TDSB pitch to cut class size, wants to maintain full-day

TORONTO — Talks between Canada's largest school board and the Ontario government to cut elementary class sizes and address pandemic safety concerns continue after the province rejected a board plan that would have shortened daily class time for stude
GO Transit to increase service in September as more riders return

GO Transit to increase service in September as more riders return

TORONTO — Metrolinx says it will increase service in September on GO Transit routes as part of the reopening of Ontario. The company says the changes on its rail and bus lines are the most significant in its history.