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Eight charged as fireworks shot at crowds at Toronto-area beach on Canada Day

Eight charged as fireworks shot at crowds at Toronto-area beach on Canada Day

Toronto police say they have charged several people who allegedly shot fireworks at beachgoers and officers. Police were patrolling Woodbine Beach on Canada Day when they saw individuals shooting fireworks into crowds, at officers, and horses.
Eastern Ontario doctor accused of murder at hospital granted bail

Eastern Ontario doctor accused of murder at hospital granted bail

L'ORIGNAL, Ont. — An eastern Ontario doctor charged with murder has been granted bail. Dr. Brian Nadler was released on bail on Monday, said his lawyer Brian Greenspan.
Ontario offers faster second COVID vaccine appointments to all youth 12+

Ontario offers faster second COVID vaccine appointments to all youth 12+

TORONTO — Ontario youth aged 12 to 17 were able to start booking accelerated second doses of their COVID-19 vaccines Monday as the government worked to boost immunization rates before school resumes in September. Appointments opened at 8 a.m.
Premier Doug Ford commits to keeping pandemic pay bump for PSWs but no detailed plan

Premier Doug Ford commits to keeping pandemic pay bump for PSWs but no detailed plan

Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised Monday to maintain a wage increase brought in for personal support workers during the pandemic but didn't say how or when his government would back up the pledge.
Ontario supporting two summer programs to combat antisemitism in schools

Ontario supporting two summer programs to combat antisemitism in schools

TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing in two summer programs to help address antisemitism in schools.

Heat warnings in effect for parts of southern Ontario

TORONTO — Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for parts of southern Ontario as temperatures soar. The warnings stretch from the Windsor area through Toronto and east to Durham Region.
Killed Toronto police officer escorted to Thornhill, Ont., funeral home

Killed Toronto police officer escorted to Thornhill, Ont., funeral home

Toronto police officers lined up to pay respects to a veteran cop who died in what investigators deemed an "intentional and deliberate act." The body of Const.
Ontario reports 213 new cases of COVID-19, nine deaths

Ontario reports 213 new cases of COVID-19, nine deaths

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 213 new cases of COVID-19 today and nine more deaths from the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are 49 new cases in the Waterloo Region, 42 in Toronto and 25 in Grey Bruce.

Toronto police identify teen boy killed in weekend shooting

TORONTO — Police in Toronto have identified a teenage boy killed after being shot in the city's east end this weekend. The force says Caden Francis, 16, was found with gunshot wounds when police arrived at the scene Saturday night.

Toronto police identify man killed in apartment shooting, three suspects wanted

TORONTO — The family of a 32-year-old Toronto man gunned down in an apartment building lobby pleaded for information that would lead to the arrest of Chavaughn Jones' killers at a news conference Saturday.