The province is preparing for the possibility that the Christmas break for in-person learning in schools may be extended in the new year.
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Defence to begin closing arguments at Toronto van attack trial
The defence is set to give its closing arguments Thursday at the trial for the man who killed 10 people in Toronto’s van attack.
Driver injured in police pursuit in Brampton, SIU investigating
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating a crash in Brampton that sent one person to hospital by air ambulance.
Aurora Cannabis laying off 214 workers, chief science officer to retire
Aurora Cannabis says it is laying off 214 workers and its chief science officer is retiring, the latest of a series of cuts to hit the Edmonton-based cannabis company.
Canada to receive 168,000 Moderna vaccines by end of December
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada has signed a contract to receive up to 168,000 doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine before the end of December.
Ontario hospitals reportedly told to prepare to clear beds for COVID-19 patients
The head of the association representing the province’s hospital workers warns Ontario hospitals face an “imminent risk of overwhelming conditions” as they brace for a spike in COVID-19 patients.
‘Tis the season for mass evictions?
What happened to “no COVID-19 evictions” in Ontario? Why have so many been happening at once? What are the opposition at Queen’s Park and activists on the ground doing to stop it? And what are the real problems with tenant rights in Canada’s largest province?
COVID-19 vaccine prevents illness, not infection: Ontario health officials
While the country celebrates the first COVID-19 vaccinations on Monday as a momentous turning point in the pandemic, Ontario Health officials warn we’re not out of the woods just yet.
Hamilton mall extends hours in anticipation of shoppers from GTA lockdown zones
Lime Ridge mall in Hamilton will be extending its hours from Tuesday until the end of the year in anticipation of visitors from lockdown zones in the GTA flocking to the area for holiday shopping.
Adamson BBQ allowed to reopen after owner defied lockdown measures
Toronto officials have lifted closure orders and granted permission for Adamson Barbecue in Etobicoke to reopen for takeout and delivery, but the establishment must first secure a business licence.