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Sudbury jail closed to manage COVID-19 outbreak, 145 inmates moved

Sudbury jail closed to manage COVID-19 outbreak, 145 inmates moved

TORONTO — A jail in Sudbury, Ont., has closed for at least two weeks to deal with a COVID-19 outbreak among inmates.
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Man killed three family members after breakup, Crown says in closing

Man killed three family members after breakup, Crown says in closing

OSHAWA, Ont. — A 33-year-old man beat and killed a woman in a rage hours after they broke up and then killed two of her children, the prosecution at his trial said in closing submissions presented in an Oshawa, Ont., court Monday.
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Ontario reports 373 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths

Ontario reports 373 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 373 new cases of COVID-19 today, and two more deaths. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 265 of those cases are in people who aren't fully vaccinated, or their vaccination status isn't known.
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Ontario proposes legislation that would license temp agencies and recruiters

Ontario proposes legislation that would license temp agencies and recruiters

TORONTO — Ontario is set to introduce legislation that would require temp agencies and recruiters to be licensed.
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2 Ontario doctors barred from issuing medical exemptions for COVID vax, masks, tests

2 Ontario doctors barred from issuing medical exemptions for COVID vax, masks, tests

Two Ontario doctors have been barred from issuing medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines, masking requirements and testing. The province's medical regulator says the restrictions imposed on Dr. Mark Trozzi and Dr.
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All vaccinated Ontarians can now download enhanced, scannable certificates

All vaccinated Ontarians can now download enhanced, scannable certificates

TORONTO — All Ontarians vaccinated against COVID-19 can now download their enhanced certificates, which include a QR code.
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Ontario reports 443 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

Ontario reports 443 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 443 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths linked to the virus.
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Kingston police officer injured during 'volatile' homecoming gathering

Kingston police officer injured during 'volatile' homecoming gathering

KINGSTON, Ont. — Police in Kingston, Ont. say numerous arrests were made Saturday and early Sunday morning after a "volatile" crowd gathered during Queen's University's unofficial homecoming weekend.
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Ontario reports 486 new COVID-19 cases, five more deaths

Ontario reports 486 new COVID-19 cases, five more deaths

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 486 new COVID-19 cases today and five more deaths.
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Crown seeks 3 months for teen found guilty of sex assault at Toronto private school

Crown seeks 3 months for teen found guilty of sex assault at Toronto private school

TORONTO — A teen found guilty of sexually assaulting another student at an all-boys Catholic school in Toronto should spend three months behind bars, the prosecution argued at a court hearing Friday, calling the incident "violent and humiliating.
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