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Health Canada warns of counterfeit COVID-19 rapid antigen tests in Ontario

Health Canada warns of counterfeit COVID-19 rapid antigen tests in Ontario

Health Canada has issued a public warning after it says counterfeit COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits were found in Ontario.
Heat warnings issued for much of southern Ontario as two-day heat event expected

Heat warnings issued for much of southern Ontario as two-day heat event expected

Much of southern Ontario is under a heat warning as a two-day heat event is expected this weekend. Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for a stretch of the province from Cornwall to Barrie and southwest to Windsor.
Cyclist dies after colliding with passing train in Guelph, Ont.: police

Cyclist dies after colliding with passing train in Guelph, Ont.: police

Police say a man has died after colliding with a passing train while riding his bicycle in Guelph, Ont. They say emergency services were called to the railway tracks on Edinburgh Road North, between Crimea Street and Inkerman Street, just after 5 p.
Tentative deal reached with striking Ajax and Pickering casino workers

Tentative deal reached with striking Ajax and Pickering casino workers

PICKERING, Ont. — The union representing striking workers at two Ontario casinos says a tentative deal has been reached with Great Canadian Gaming Corporation.
Seven months on, Toronto awaits drug decriminalization decision

Seven months on, Toronto awaits drug decriminalization decision

TORONTO — As Toronto waits to hear whether the federal government will grant its request to decriminalize the possession of illicit drugs for personal use, harm reduction advocates say approval is urgently needed as governments fail to match the grav
Ontario cheers U.S. bill proposing EV tax credits, but still no local incentives

Ontario cheers U.S. bill proposing EV tax credits, but still no local incentives

TORONTO — Plans to expand a proposed U.
Ontario directs college to register international nurses faster amid hospital crisis

Ontario directs college to register international nurses faster amid hospital crisis

TORONTO — Ontario's health minister has directed regulatory colleges for nurses and doctors to develop plans to more quickly register internationally educated professionals, a move nursing groups and critics say falls short of the premier's promise t
Southwestern Ontario town temporarily bans outdoor water use in some areas

Southwestern Ontario town temporarily bans outdoor water use in some areas

ESSEX, ONT. — Officials in a southwestern Ontario town have temporarily banned outdoor water use for residents in some areas due to low water levels.
UofT vax policy could boost uptake, but more needed to drive real increase: experts

UofT vax policy could boost uptake, but more needed to drive real increase: experts

TORONTO — A Toronto university's decision to require those living in student residences to have at least three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine could boost third-dose uptake among young adults, but it won't drive a significant increase unless other school
Hot weather prompts advisories from some Ontario public health units

Hot weather prompts advisories from some Ontario public health units

TORONTO — Some public health units in southwestern Ontario issued heat advisories on Wednesday, warning residents to take precautions against hot and humid weather expected across the region.