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Advocates disappointed by Ontario government plan to bypass LTC bill public hearings

Advocates disappointed by Ontario government plan to bypass LTC bill public hearings

TORONTO — Long-term care and seniors' advocates say they are disappointed Ontario's Progressive Conservative government is planning to bypass public hearings for long-term care legislation that allows hospital patients awaiting long-term care to be t

Kingston, Ont., police lay charges after vehicle drives into tent, injuring three

A 36-year-old has been charged afterKingston, Ont., police say a vehicle unintentionally hit a tent, injuring multiple people, in the parking lot of a hub that provides vulnerable residents with shelter, food and addiction and mental health services.
Researchers urge more limits on edibles after finding jump in kid cannabis poisonings

Researchers urge more limits on edibles after finding jump in kid cannabis poisonings

TORONTO — Canadian researchers alarmed by a rise in the number of kids hospitalized for accidental cannabis poisonings are calling for restrictions on edibles.

Man charged after threatening ER staff, assaulting security at Ontario hospital: OPP

GODERICH, Ont. — Police say a 63-year-old Ontario man is facing more than two dozen charges after he allegedly assaulted security and forced his way into a hospital emergency room armed with two knives.

Day parole extended for Michael White, convicted of killing pregnant wife in 2005

An Edmonton man convicted of killing his pregnant wife and dumping her body in a ditch more than 15 years ago has been granted another six months of day parole.

OPP says child dead in apparent 'tragic farming accident' in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

KAWARTHA LAKES, ONT. — A child has died in what police say appears to be a farming accident in a rural area northeast of Toronto.

Toronto ferry back at full capacity after vessel that crashed returns to service

The City of Toronto says a Toronto Island ferry that crashed at the downtown terminal and injured a dozen people last weekend will resume regular service today.

Border agents make arrest in alleged jet ski human smuggling attempt from Canada

SARNIA, Ont. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection says an American has been arrested as part of an alleged attempt to smuggle four Brazilians by jet ski into the country across the St. Clair River from Canada.
Western U booster mandate draws confusion, concern from students and expert

Western U booster mandate draws confusion, concern from students and expert

An Ontario university's decision to require COVID-19 booster doses and masks in classrooms has prompted mixed reaction, including concerns about possible barriers for students and the tight timeline on which it was announced.
Ontario energy minister asks for sped-up natural gas moratorium report

Ontario energy minister asks for sped-up natural gas moratorium report

TORONTO — Ontario's energy minister said Tuesday he doesn't think the province needs any more natural gas generation and asked the electricity system regulator to speed up a report exploring a moratorium.