A man is facing an explosives-related charge following a confrontation with police in a mall parking lot early Monday morning, Hamilton police say.
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Ontario confirms first case of South African COVID-19 variant
Ontario has reported its first case of a COVID-19 variant that emerged in South Africa, with the province’s top doctor saying more such infections are expected to be found in the future.
Toronto’s top doctor recommends extension of COVID-19 bylaws until June
Toronto’s medical officer of health is advising the extension of its COVID-19 temporary bylaws until the City Council’s meeting in June.
Ontario extends 2nd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to 35 days due to delays
The province’s top doctor has once again revised the timing of when people can get the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Doctors, researchers call for long-term care changes from Ontario government
A group of over 200 doctors, researchers, and advocates say Ontario must take urgent action to address the rising number of deaths due to COVID-19 in long-term care.
99 additional people in Simcoe Muskoka likely have COVID-19 U.K. variant
Public health officials say 99 more people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Simcoe-Muskoka region likely have the U.K. variant of the virus — which is more contagious and transmissible.
Ford says doctor on COVID-19 advisory table being paid by ETFO ‘concerning’
Premier Doug Ford has released a statement, calling reports that one of the doctor’s serving on the Ontario COVID-19 advisory science table was paid by the elementary teacher’s union “deeply concerning.”
Brampton MP Sangha expelled from caucus after baseless accusations against fellow Liberals
OTTAWA — Brampton Centre MP Ramesh Sangha has been kicked out of the Liberal caucus.
Province to accelerate vaccinations for most vulnerable as it struggles with Pfizer delay
As a result of the Pfizer vaccine shortage, the Ontario government says it is speeding up when the most vulnerable groups get their first doses by 10 days.
School set to resume for 100,000-plus Ontario students on Monday
More than 100,000 students from regions outside the GTHA will be heading back into the classroom on Monday.