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Convention centres, other sites to serve as backup locations for jury selection

Convention centres, other sites to serve as backup locations for jury selection

TORONTO — Some prospective jurors in three Ontario cities will be summoned to convention centres and other locations as the province resumes jury selection following a six-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
OCS to open new pot distribution centre in Guelph, phase out Oakville facility

OCS to open new pot distribution centre in Guelph, phase out Oakville facility

TORONTO — The Ontario Cannabis Store’s distribution centre is getting a new home. The provincial pot distributor says it is moving its warehouse to Guelph and will eventually close its current Oakville location.
TDSB no longer needs extra school spaces after more parents opt for online class

TDSB no longer needs extra school spaces after more parents opt for online class

TORONTO — Canada's largest school board says it no longer needs additional classroom spaces for elementary schools because so many parents have opted out of in-person learning.
Suspect in 2006 murder extradited to Canada after being found in Mexico

Suspect in 2006 murder extradited to Canada after being found in Mexico

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police in Brampton, Ont., say a man wanted for allegedly killing his wife in 2006 is now in custody in Canada after being found in Mexico.
Visitation to be held for father and three children killed in Oshawa shooting

Visitation to be held for father and three children killed in Oshawa shooting

OSHAWA, Ont. — A drive-past visitation for four family members who were killed in a grisly shooting will take place this morning in Oshawa, Ont.
Funeral to be held for man killed at Toronto mosque where he volunteered

Funeral to be held for man killed at Toronto mosque where he volunteered

TORONTO — A funeral will be held today for a man who was killed outside a Toronto mosque where he volunteered.
Toronto convention centre to serve as backup location for jury selection

Toronto convention centre to serve as backup location for jury selection

TORONTO — Some prospective jurors will be summoned to a downtown Toronto convention centre as the province resumes jury selection following a six-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Toronto District School Board elementary schools begin staggered reopening

Toronto District School Board elementary schools begin staggered reopening

TORONTO — Teachers and staff wearing neon vests, masks, and in some cases face shields, greeted children and parents as they walked up to Portage Trail Community School in a scene seen across Toronto on Tuesday morning.
Quebec premier issues plea to limit gatherings and follow rules as infections jump

Quebec premier issues plea to limit gatherings and follow rules as infections jump

MONTREAL — Health Minister Christian Dube offered a series of examples on Tuesday to illustrate how easily the novel coronavirus is spreading throughout the province and straining the health-care network.
Province will address long COVID-19 testing wait times in the coming weeks: Ford

Province will address long COVID-19 testing wait times in the coming weeks: Ford

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford promised Tuesday new measures to address the issue of long lineups at COVID-19 testing centres, as his health minister conceded the government had not anticipated the level of demand for the tests as children return to sch