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One man killed, three others badly injured in west Toronto shooting

One man killed, three others badly injured in west Toronto shooting

TORONTO — A 28-year-old man is dead and three others suffered serious injuries in a shooting in Toronto's west end on Sunday afternoon, police said as they began what they said would be a lengthy and complex investigation.
Ontario makes weekend push toward hitting its vaccination targets

Ontario makes weekend push toward hitting its vaccination targets

TORONTO — Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine effort shifted into high gear on the weekend, administering its seven millionth dose as it prepared to accelerate immunization efforts even further in the coming week.
Students push for COVID-safe, outdoor graduation ceremonies in Ontario

Students push for COVID-safe, outdoor graduation ceremonies in Ontario

Graduation has been the topic of conversation between 17-year-old Anoosha Keshav and her friends for months. After their last two years of high school were interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mississauga, Ont.
Families want visitor rules relaxed in highly vaccinated Ontario long-term care homes

Families want visitor rules relaxed in highly vaccinated Ontario long-term care homes

TORONTO — Esther Hladkowicz longs to have a proper visit with her father.
Ontario reports 2,584 new COVID-19 cases, 24 more related deaths

Ontario reports 2,584 new COVID-19 cases, 24 more related deaths

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 2,584 new COVID-19 cases today. The province says 24 more people have died from the virus. The data is based on 42,320 tests administered over the past 24 hours.
Reopening Ont. outdoor recreational sites should focus on equity, access: advocates

Reopening Ont. outdoor recreational sites should focus on equity, access: advocates

TORONTO — Ontario golfers have been pushing the province to reopen courses ordered closed while the province is under stay-at-home orders, but some observers say access to outdoor recreational facilities serving a wider population should be just as h
Plastic surgeon, 'Dr. 6ix', has practice suspended for six months over online posts

Plastic surgeon, 'Dr. 6ix', has practice suspended for six months over online posts

A Toronto cosmetic surgeon and self-styled social media influencer will be unable to practise medicine for six months after a disciplinary committee found he committed "multifaceted and longstanding" violations of patient privacy. Dr.
Ontario's full vaccination target may be hard to reach: experts

Ontario's full vaccination target may be hard to reach: experts

TORONTO — Medical experts say Ontario will have to significantly scale up its vaccination effort to achieve its goal of fully inoculating all willing adults against COVID-19 by the end of the summer.
Toronto cancels major in-person events through Labour Day, including CNE

Toronto cancels major in-person events through Labour Day, including CNE

Toronto has cancelled major in-person events through to Labour Day in an effort to protect against the spread of COVID-19, a move the Canadian National Exhibition says could put its future in jeopardy.
Ontario extends stay-at-home order to June 2, aims for a 'two-dose' summer

Ontario extends stay-at-home order to June 2, aims for a 'two-dose' summer

TORONTO — Ontario is extending its stay-at-home order until June 2, a move Premier Doug Ford said was aimed at bringing down the number of COVID-19 infections while ramping up vaccinations to achieve a "two-dose summer.