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Ontario reports 1,707 new COVID-19 cases today, and seven new deaths from the virus

Ontario reports 1,707 new COVID-19 cases today, and seven new deaths from the virus

Ontario is reporting 1,707 new cases of COVID-19 today, and seven new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 727 new cases are in Toronto, 373 in Peel Region, and 168 cases in York Region.
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Police to ramp up presence after four shootings Sunday in northeastern Montreal

Police to ramp up presence after four shootings Sunday in northeastern Montreal

Montreal police say they'll step up their presence in the northeast of the city after four shootings in a five-hour span Sunday that left at least three people injured.
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COVID-19: Quebec tests air quality in long-term care homes, hospitals

COVID-19: Quebec tests air quality in long-term care homes, hospitals

MONTREAL — As experts mull recommendations regarding ventilation and COVID-19 transmission ahead of the winter, Quebec health officials said Monday that air quality tests carried out in long-term care homes and hospitals earlier this month revealed s
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COVID-19 outbreaks reported at two hospitals in Windsor, Ont.

COVID-19 outbreaks reported at two hospitals in Windsor, Ont.

WINDSOR, Ont. — Public health officials have declared COVID-19 outbreaks at two hospitals in Windsor, Ont. Windsor Regional Hospital's Ouellette Campus has confirmed four cases of infection in staff on its 7th floor.
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Testing finds outbreak in Toronto school, 19 students, 2 staff test positive

Testing finds outbreak in Toronto school, 19 students, 2 staff test positive

TORONTO — The province's plan to test asymptomatic students and staff for COVID-19 has uncovered an outbreak in the first school where it was deployed, raising concerns about the spread of the virus in classrooms around the province.
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Closing arguments begin in court challenge to Quebec secularism law

Closing arguments begin in court challenge to Quebec secularism law

MONTREAL — Quebec's secularism law is so contrary to the essence of the Canadian Constitution it's as if the provincial government unilaterally amended it, the lawyer for a woman challenging the law argued Monday.
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Outbreak declared after 62 cases linked to Ontario window company

Outbreak declared after 62 cases linked to Ontario window company

VAUGHAN, Ont. — A COVID-19 outbreak at a window company in Vaughan, Ont., has sickened 62 people. Public health officials say there are also five probable cases and one under investigation.
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11 test positive for COVID-19 after soccer game at York Region sports centre

11 test positive for COVID-19 after soccer game at York Region sports centre

VAUGHAN, Ont. — York Region has confirmed 11 cases of COVID-19 linked to a soccer game at a sports facility in Vaughan, Ont. The public health unit says about 25 people played at TRIO Sportsplex and Event Centre on Nov. 11 and 15.
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Kawartha Dairy ice cream products recalled due to possible presence of metal

Kawartha Dairy ice cream products recalled due to possible presence of metal

OTTAWA — Kawartha Dairy Limited is recalling certain ice cream products in Ontario due to "possible presence of pieces of metal," Health Canada says.
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Toronto police at 31 Division begin wearing body cameras this week

Toronto police at 31 Division begin wearing body cameras this week

Toronto police say they will begin using body-worn cameras this week. Front-line officers in Toronto's 31 Division will wear the cameras when interacting with the public.
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