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One of two suspects arrested in connection to shooting of boy in Hamilton

One of two suspects arrested in connection to shooting of boy in Hamilton

Hamilton police say they've charged a man they say was involved in the shooting of a seven-year-old boy. The incident happened on the evening of Jan.
Ontario reports more cases of COVID-19, announces $100M contingency fund

Ontario reports more cases of COVID-19, announces $100M contingency fund

TORONTO — Ontario reported five more cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, bringing the total to 42, as the government announced a $100-million contingency fund to deal with the global pandemic in this province, where it will likely continue spreading.
Toronto hospital touts heart procedure for high-risk patients as 'game-changer'

Toronto hospital touts heart procedure for high-risk patients as 'game-changer'

TORONTO — A weak heart made simple tasks like walking to the bathroom from his bedroom difficult for Mir Hasan Ali. The 76-year-old retiree says he would tire quickly and feel dizzy if he walked more than a few minutes.
Girl who fell from Toronto balcony to live after help from residents, police say

Girl who fell from Toronto balcony to live after help from residents, police say

Toronto police are thanking the public for the quick response to help a five-year-old girl who fell from a 12th-floor balcony. Const.
Inquest into deadly Toronto scaffolding collapse in 2009 set for May

Inquest into deadly Toronto scaffolding collapse in 2009 set for May

TORONTO — A coroner's inquest into a scaffolding collapse that claimed the lives of four men in Toronto has been scheduled for May.
One dead after fire in west-end Toronto apartment building: paramedics

One dead after fire in west-end Toronto apartment building: paramedics

TORONTO — One person is dead following a fire at an apartment building in west-end Toronto. Police say emergency crews were called to the building shortly after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. They say a person was found without vital signs in one of the units.
Man, teen arrested in slaying in Shawinigan, Que., on Tuesday night

Man, teen arrested in slaying in Shawinigan, Que., on Tuesday night

SHAWINIGAN, Que. — A man in his 20s and a teenager have been arrested in the death of a 50-year-old man found dead in an apartment in Shawinigan, Que., on Tuesday.
Ticket-fixing prosecutor gets house arrest as part of three-month sentence

Ticket-fixing prosecutor gets house arrest as part of three-month sentence

TORONTO — A regional prosecutor who illegally fixed traffic tickets to please her police officer boyfriend has been given a three-month conditional sentence for breach of trust and attempted obstruction of justice.
Ontario elementary school teachers to resume contract talks with province

Ontario elementary school teachers to resume contract talks with province

TORONTO — The union that represents elementary teachers is to resume contract talks with Premier Doug Ford's government today.
Ontario government travel will continue despite COVID-19 worries, Ford says

Ontario government travel will continue despite COVID-19 worries, Ford says

TORONTO — Government travel will continue despite concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus, Ontario's premier said Tuesday, while his finance minister promised to dedicate the "necessary resources" to respond to the health emergency.