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Discovery of 19 dead dogs in Newfoundland leads to cruelty charges for Ontario man

Discovery of 19 dead dogs in Newfoundland leads to cruelty charges for Ontario man

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A 52-year-old man from Ontario has been charged with animal cruelty after police found 19 dead dogs at a home in eastern Newfoundland this week.
Human remains found by police searching for woman they suspect was kidnapped

Human remains found by police searching for woman they suspect was kidnapped

KIRK — Police searching a central Ontario village for a woman they suspect may have been kidnapped say they have found human remains.
'Incredibly disappointing': Ontario halts wastewater testing for COVID, other viruses

'Incredibly disappointing': Ontario halts wastewater testing for COVID, other viruses

Ontario is officially ending its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program as of Wednesday in a move some public health experts say is shortsighted. Dr.
Several businesses, synagogue targeted with suspected hate-motivated graffiti: police

Several businesses, synagogue targeted with suspected hate-motivated graffiti: police

York Regional Police say they're looking for a suspect after several acts of suspected hate-motivated vandalism were reported in a neighbourhood north of Toronto that is home to a large Jewish community.
Two double homicides in northern Ontario linked to dead suspect: police

Two double homicides in northern Ontario linked to dead suspect: police

KIRKLAND LAKE, ONT. — Ontario Provincial Police say they’ve connected two double homicides in a small town in northeastern Ontario to one suspect who has since died.
Inquest into death of First Nations woman hears evidence on lack of care

Inquest into death of First Nations woman hears evidence on lack of care

An inquest into the death of a First Nations woman is hearing testimony about the lack of adequate care provided to remote northern Ontario communities, with witnesses saying basic services are sorely lacking.
Inquest explores challenges of remote health care after death of First Nations woman

Inquest explores challenges of remote health care after death of First Nations woman

A coroner's inquest into the death of a First Nations woman that opened Monday is expected to shed light on the challenges of delivering health care in remote communities. The inquest being held in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Blind dog found in Kitchener, Ont., receives care and gets a new home

Blind dog found in Kitchener, Ont., receives care and gets a new home

A blind dog has found a new home after she was brought to the humane society in Kitchener, Ont., in rough condition.
Victim of alleged Manitoulin Island abduction found safe, 2 arrested: OPP

Victim of alleged Manitoulin Island abduction found safe, 2 arrested: OPP

Police in northern Ontario say the victim of a reported abduction on Manitoulin Island has been found, and a third suspect has been identified.
Ontario expanding access to RSV vaccines for young children, pregnant women

Ontario expanding access to RSV vaccines for young children, pregnant women

TORONTO — Ontario is doubling the number of children eligible for vaccination against a virus that can make young kids very sick.