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Provincial police continue probe of fatal house explosion in Laurentians

Provincial police continue probe of fatal house explosion in Laurentians

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say a body was discovered in the rubble of a home that exploded in Morin-Heights on Friday in the Laurentians. Police say there was an explosion that preceded a fire on the property that was brought under control.
Ontario schools make plans for virtual graduations as pandemic drags on

Ontario schools make plans for virtual graduations as pandemic drags on

Several schools in Ontario are already planning virtual graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021 as the pandemic makes in-person celebrations unlikely.
Experts caution against the temptation to comparison shop COVID-19 vaccines

Experts caution against the temptation to comparison shop COVID-19 vaccines

TORONTO — While it’s tempting to compare various aspects of AstraZeneca-Oxford’s newly approved COVID-19 vaccine to others, several experts cautioned against focusing on data that is not comparable and the danger of underrating the product’s ability
New procurement system stalled restocking of PPE ahead of pandemic: health minister

New procurement system stalled restocking of PPE ahead of pandemic: health minister

TORONTO — The Ontario government's switch to a centralized procurement system stalled the replenishment of the province's stockpile of personal protective equipment in the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, an independent commission heard thi
Thunder Bay, Simcoe Muskoka moving into lockdown after spike in COVID-19 cases

Thunder Bay, Simcoe Muskoka moving into lockdown after spike in COVID-19 cases

Two Ontario regions struggling with COVID-19 outbreaks will be moving back into lockdown next week, while public health restrictions will be loosened elsewhere in the province.
Quebec promises transparency on vaccine passports, opposition says moving too fast

Quebec promises transparency on vaccine passports, opposition says moving too fast

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is promising transparency as it considers a vaccine passport for residents fully immunized against COVID-19, but opposition parties say the project could lead to discrimination and division.
Ontario universities seek govt support in face of $500M shortfall due to COVID: group

Ontario universities seek govt support in face of $500M shortfall due to COVID: group

TORONTO — Ontario's universities are facing a shortfall of about half a billion dollars this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, an advocacy group for the sector said Friday in seeking government relief.
Ontario warns health-care providers of counterfeit N95 masks sent from its stockpile

Ontario warns health-care providers of counterfeit N95 masks sent from its stockpile

TORONTO — Ontario unknowingly obtained and distributed counterfeit N95 masks to health-care providers, the government said Friday, urging them to check their supply for the fake personal protective equipment.
Ontario should prioritize vaccine rollout by neighbourhood as well as age: experts

Ontario should prioritize vaccine rollout by neighbourhood as well as age: experts

TORONTO — Prioritizing COVID-19 vaccinations based on neighbourhood, as well as age, could prevent thousands of cases and reduce the number of deaths due to the pandemic, Ontario's science advisors said in a new report Friday.
Cop charged in jail-cell death of man who went into medical distress: SIU

Cop charged in jail-cell death of man who went into medical distress: SIU

Ontario's police watchdog has charged an officer in the death of a man who went into medical distress in an Oshawa, Ont., jail cell. The Special Investigations Unit says Acting Sgt.