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Toronto highway crash kills 29-year-old man who was ejected from vehicle, say OPP

TORONTO — The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a crash Saturday evening that killed a 29-year-old man on Highway 427 in west-end Toronto. Police say the driver was ejected from his vehicle and pronounced dead in hospital.

Five men shot following fight outside Windsor, Ont., bowling alley

WINDSOR, Ont. — Police in Windsor, Ont., say five men were shot and injured following a fight at a bowling alley early Saturday morning. They say officers were called to the scene at about 1 a.m.

Ontario reports 1,188 COVID-19 patients in hospital on Saturday; 10 new deaths

TORONTO — Ontario reported 1,188 people in hospital with COVID-19 on Saturday, and 168 in intensive care. That represents a slight increase from Friday, when the province reported 1,135 COVID-19 hospitalizations and 166 in ICUs.

One boy dead, two hurt after shooting near Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Police say one boy has died and two others are injured following a shooting near a tourist attraction in Niagara Falls, Ont. Niagara Region police say they were called around 12:30 a.m.

Ontario reports 1,135 people in hospital with COVID-19 and 166 in intensive care

Ontario is reporting 1,135 people in hospital with COVID-19 today, and 166 in intensive care. That represents a slight increase from Thursday, when the province reported 1,126 COVID-19 hospitalizations and 159 in ICUs.
Sixth person dies more than a week after Brampton, Ont., house fire

Sixth person dies more than a week after Brampton, Ont., house fire

BRAMPTON, Ont. — There were no working smoke alarms in a home that caught fire last week, the Office of the Fire Marshal said Thursday as it announced a sixth person has died as a result of the blaze.
Ontario creating 'tidal wave' of COVID-19 cases: Dr. Peter Juni

Ontario creating 'tidal wave' of COVID-19 cases: Dr. Peter Juni

TORONTO — If Ontarians wear masks indoors for another few weeks a "tidal wave" of COVID-19 cases could quickly recede, a top scientific adviser said Thursday, as the health minister insisted a mandate was unnecessary. Dr.
Ontario announces supports, hotline for people fleeing Ukraine

Ontario announces supports, hotline for people fleeing Ukraine

TORONTO — Ontario is offering emergency supports to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, including access to health coverage, housing, counselling and a job search hotline to help them once they arrive in the province.
Ontarians aged 60 and up eligible for fourth COVID-19 vaccine Thursday

Ontarians aged 60 and up eligible for fourth COVID-19 vaccine Thursday

TORONTO — Ontario residents aged 60 and older will be eligible to book a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose starting Thursday, the government announced, as wastewater surveillance suggested virus activity is now almost as high as the January peak.
Ontario promises October minimum wage increase to $15.50

Ontario promises October minimum wage increase to $15.50

TORONTO — Ontario's minimum wage is set to increase by 50 cents this fall, the Progressive Conservative government announced Tuesday, though the raise won't come until after the provincial election. The proposed wage increase to $15.