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Trial for two accused in fatal shooting of OPP officer hears about 'frantic' scene

Trial for two accused in fatal shooting of OPP officer hears about 'frantic' scene

The first officer who tended to a fellow Ontario Provincial Police constable after he was fatally shot more than two years ago testified in court about a "frantic" scene as he attempted life-saving measures. Const.
Closing submissions resume in trial of teen girl accused of killing Kenneth Lee

Closing submissions resume in trial of teen girl accused of killing Kenneth Lee

TORONTO — Prosecutors are resuming their closing submissions in the case of a teen girl accused of fatally stabbing a homeless Toronto man during a group attack.
Measles an 'equal opportunity' virus for the unvaccinated, Southwestern public health doctor says

Measles an 'equal opportunity' virus for the unvaccinated, Southwestern public health doctor says

ST. THOMAS, Ont. — A local medical officer of health who's dealing with a massive measles outbreak in southwestern Ontario cautions against associating the spread of the illness with a single demographic. Southwestern Public Health Unit's Dr.
Two men charged in fatal shooting at repeatedly targeted Markham home

Two men charged in fatal shooting at repeatedly targeted Markham home

Police say they have charged two men with murder after a double shooting at a Markham, Ont., home earlier this month.
Ontario parents, advocates call for more supports for special needs students

Ontario parents, advocates call for more supports for special needs students

TORONTO — Chris Walters' four-year-old daughter escaped from her Hamilton school last month and made it three blocks away before she was found by a member of the public in the middle of a road with traffic going around her.
Ontario minimum wage to rise to $17.60 with annual inflationary increase

Ontario minimum wage to rise to $17.60 with annual inflationary increase

TORONTO — Ontario minimum wage earners will be making $17.60 an hour, starting Oct. 1. The provincial government announced today the amount of the annual increase to the minimum wage, which is tied to inflation.
DNA collected from boot leads to arrest in alleged 2015 sexual assault in Hamilton

DNA collected from boot leads to arrest in alleged 2015 sexual assault in Hamilton

HAMILTON — Hamilton police say they were able to make an arrest in an alleged sexual assault that took place a decade ago thanks to DNA collected from the complainant's boot.
Nine Ontario supervised consumption sites to close despite injunction, minister says

Nine Ontario supervised consumption sites to close despite injunction, minister says

TORONTO — Nine Ontario supervised consumption sites will close Tuesday as planned, the provincial government said Monday, despite a recent court injunction allowing them to remain open temporarily.
Doug Ford aide-turned Greenbelt lobbyist broke rules, ethics watchdog says

Doug Ford aide-turned Greenbelt lobbyist broke rules, ethics watchdog says

TORONTO — A lobbyist who used to work for Ontario Premier Doug Ford failed to comply with some rules while asking for clients' land to be removed from the Greenbelt, the province's integrity commissioner concluded Monday. Commissioner J.
Shortfalls identified in child and youth mental health system: Ontario auditor

Shortfalls identified in child and youth mental health system: Ontario auditor

TORONTO — Ontario's auditor general says the Ministry of Health could more effectively plan and oversee child and youth mental health services in the province.