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Hospital association in Ontario renews calls for vax as COVID admissions rise

Hospital association in Ontario renews calls for vax as COVID admissions rise

Broader vaccination is needed in Ontario to minimize the impact of the fourth wave as COVID-19 hospital admissions rise, the province's hospital association said Wednesday, warning that more pressure on the sector could exacerbate an existing treatme
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Hamilton police requiring COVID-19 vaccines or regular testing for staff

Hamilton police requiring COVID-19 vaccines or regular testing for staff

The Hamilton police service said Wednesday that it will require its members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or regularly tested for the virus before work. Members will need to provide proof of vaccination by Oct.
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Peel Region exploring local options for vaccine certificate system

Peel Region exploring local options for vaccine certificate system

The top doctor in one of Ontario's COVID-19 hot spots said Wednesday that he's looking into what could be done locally to create a vaccine certificate program if the province doesn't implement one. Peel Region's Dr.
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Burlington asks for help to rename park named after architect of residential schools

Burlington asks for help to rename park named after architect of residential schools

A southern Ontario city wants the help of local residents as it renames a park named after an architect of the residential school system. The City of Burlington has asked residents to send in suggestions for a new name for Ryerson Park.
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Alleged London attacker's case adjourned for month as more disclosure rolls in

Alleged London attacker's case adjourned for month as more disclosure rolls in

LONDON, Ont. — A man facing terrorism charges for allegedly targeting and killing a Muslim family with his truck in southwestern Ontario has had his case adjourned for a month. Nathaniel Veltman, 20, of London, Ont.
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Heat warnings in effect across much of southern Ontario

Heat warnings in effect across much of southern Ontario

TORONTO — There are heat warnings up across much of southern Ontario, spanning from Windsor to Ottawa and up to the Bruce Peninsula. Environment Canada says temperatures could reach 33 C in some regions, while humidex values could be as high as 42.
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Police search for three-week-old miniature donkey allegedly taken from farm

Police search for three-week-old miniature donkey allegedly taken from farm

HALTON HILLS, Ont. — Police are searching for a baby miniature donkey that was allegedly stolen from a farm in Halton Hills, Ont. They say the three-week-old donkey named Sebastian was taken from the owner's farm sometime between Thursday, Aug.
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Police looking for victims, witnesses to incident at Mississauga mall

Police looking for victims, witnesses to incident at Mississauga mall

A Kitchener, Ont. woman is due in court later today to face charges following a series of alleged assaults that took place inside a Mississauga shopping mall on Tuesday.
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Police investigating after body recovered from water near Niagara-on-the-Lake

Police investigating after body recovered from water near Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara Regional Police are investigating after a body was discovered in Lake Ontario near Niagara-on-the-Lake. Police received a call at about 1:15 p-m Tuesday from someone on a boat, reporting they had found a body in the water.
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Testing and high vax rates will help keep Ontario schools safe this fall: Moore

Testing and high vax rates will help keep Ontario schools safe this fall: Moore

TORONTO — Regular testing combined with high levels of COVID-19 vaccination among staff and eligible students should keep Ontario schools safe when they open next month, the province's top doctor said Tuesday. Dr.
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