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Asbestos, mould, gas leaks in Milton courthouse force closure of in-person hearings

Asbestos, mould, gas leaks in Milton courthouse force closure of in-person hearings

Mould, asbestos and vermin at a Milton, Ont., courthouse have prompted judges to stop presiding over in-person cases at the building.

Ont. drug and alcohol overdose deaths almost doubled during pandemic, researchers say

The number of accidental drug and alcohol deaths almost doubled in Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic, a report released Thursday said.
Ontario rolling out flu, COVID-19 shots, first to high-priority groups

Ontario rolling out flu, COVID-19 shots, first to high-priority groups

TORONTO — Ontario's chief medical officer of health is urging residents to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines this fall ahead of the respiratory virus season, starting with the people most at risk of severe illness and complications.
Witness at London attack trial recalls speeding truck, body thrown into the air

Witness at London attack trial recalls speeding truck, body thrown into the air

WINDSOR, Ont. — During an attack that killed four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont.
British soldier charged with second-degree murder in Toronto

British soldier charged with second-degree murder in Toronto

TORONTO — The British army says one of its soldiers has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in Toronto.
Ontario to move ahead with regional government review without facilitators

Ontario to move ahead with regional government review without facilitators

TORONTO — Ontario's new minister of municipal affairs and housing says that instead of hiring facilitators to assess the future of six of the province's regional governments, he wants a legislative committee to do the review.
Ontario to create $25M Black health hub in Peel Region

Ontario to create $25M Black health hub in Peel Region

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the province is spending $25 million to create a Black health and social services hub in Peel Region.
London attack accused told cab driver to call 911, take video of arrest, trial hears

London attack accused told cab driver to call 911, take video of arrest, trial hears

WINDSOR, Ont.
Ontario Liberals say over 80,000 members eligible to vote in leadership race

Ontario Liberals say over 80,000 members eligible to vote in leadership race

TORONTO — The Ontario Liberals say the party has 80,000 members eligible to vote in the upcoming leadership race, the highest number in its history.
London attack suspect inspired by white nationalism, planned to kill Muslims: Crown

London attack suspect inspired by white nationalism, planned to kill Muslims: Crown

WINDSOR, Ont.