Toronto’s medical officer of health, Dr. Eileen de Villa, is calling a second consecutive day of record COVID-19 cases a “blunt warning” that must be heeded to stop the spread of the virus.
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Toronto, Peel Region enter 28-day lockdown: What’s open and closed
With Toronto and Peel Region becoming the first areas to enter the ‘lockdown’ tier of the province’s COVID-19 response framework as of 12:01 a.m. Monday for at least the next 28 days, here’s a look at what that means for residents in those areas.
Toronto, Peel enter lockdown phase of province’s COVID-19 assessment system
Toronto and Peel Region have entered the lockdown stage of Ontario’s pandemic protection plan.
Woman killed, man arrested in stabbing near Christie Pits
A woman has died and a man has been taken into custody after a stabbing at a bar near Christie Pits.
Defence to call new witness in Toronto van attack trial
The defence of the man who killed 10 people in Toronto’s van attack continues Wednesday.
Alleged getaway driver charged with murder in homicides of 12-year-old boy, 2 others
Toronto police have charged a 27-year-old man in connection with three separate homicides in 2020, including the recent shooting death of a 12-year-old boy who was struck by a bullet in the neck while shopping with his mother in North York.
Minassian’s father to continue testimony at Toronto van attack trial
The father of the man who killed 10 people in Toronto’s van attack will continue his testimony on Tuesday.
Man pulled from water near Cherry Beach in life-threatening condition
One man has been taken to hospital in life-threatening condition after being pulled from the water near Cherry Beach.
West-end McDonald’s temporarily closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19
A McDonald’s restaurant in the city’s west end has been temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for the COVID-19.
Indoor dining to remain closed as Toronto moves into modified ‘red’ level Saturday
Calling the spread of COVID-19 in Toronto “no less than alarming” Toronto Mayor John Tory said the city would move into the red (control) level of the province’s new coloured COVID-19 response plan on Saturday, but with added restrictions that would see indoor dining remain prohibited for a period of 28 days.