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Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children takes down websites over 'unusual activity'

Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children takes down websites over 'unusual activity'

Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children says it has taken down two websites after detecting "potential unusual activity," the latest disruption to Canada's largest pediatric hospital weeks after it was hit by a ransomware attack.
Toronto's SickKids says it is 'aware' of online statement offering free decryptor

Toronto's SickKids says it is 'aware' of online statement offering free decryptor

Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children says it is aware of an online statement from a ransomware group that offers a decryptor to restore systems impacted by a mid-December cybersecurity incident.
Ontario pharmacists can now prescribe treatments for 13 common ailments

Ontario pharmacists can now prescribe treatments for 13 common ailments

TORONTO — Ontarians with 13 common ailments can skip the doctor's office and head straight to the pharmacist to get a prescription as of today.

Southern Ontario under rainfall warnings and flood watch

TORONTO — Rainfall warnings are in place for large parts of southern Ontario today as Environment Canada says possible downpours could cause flash floods and pooling.
Some Hydro One customers could be without power for weeks after snowstorm

Some Hydro One customers could be without power for weeks after snowstorm

Some parts of Ontario could be waiting weeks for power to fully be restored after a massive snowstorm, the province's largest electricity supplier said Thursday.

Ontario appeals decision that struck down wage-limiting law for public sector workers

The Ontario government is appealing a court decision that struck down a law limiting wages for public-sector workers.
Teen girls charged in death of homeless Toronto man to return to court in January

Teen girls charged in death of homeless Toronto man to return to court in January

TORONTO — A group of teenage girls facing second-degree murder charges in the death of a homeless man in Toronto is set to return to court in the new year.
Ontario ER, urgent care centre to temporarily close amid labour shortages

Ontario ER, urgent care centre to temporarily close amid labour shortages

CLINTON, ONT. — A hospital in southwestern Ontario says it will close its emergency department overnight Thursday, the latest in a number of recent temporary ER and urgent care centre closures in the province.
Ontario pharmacists can prescribe for 13 common ailments as of Jan. 1

Ontario pharmacists can prescribe for 13 common ailments as of Jan. 1

As of Jan. 1 pharmacists in Ontario will be allowed to prescribe treatments for 13 common conditions, but that doesn't mean they'll all be ready to do it.
Ontario Provincial Police expected to announce charges into fatal shooting of officer

Ontario Provincial Police expected to announce charges into fatal shooting of officer

HAGERSVILLE, Ont. — Charges are expected to be announced today regarding a police investigation into a shooting that left an Ontario Provincial Police officer dead in southeast Ontario. OPP say Const.