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Unions call for Ontario-wide extension of online learning

Unions call for Ontario-wide extension of online learning

Two teachers unions are calling for a provincewide extension of online learning during Ontario's state of emergency, saying the current regional approach doesn't do enough to protect students or teachers from the ravages of COVID-19.
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Three men charged after $300,000 worth of personal protective equipment stolen

Three men charged after $300,000 worth of personal protective equipment stolen

BURLINGTON, Ont. — Halton police say three men have been charged with theft for allegedly stealing over $300,000 worth of personal protective equipment. Police say the three men are employees of a business in Burlington, Ont.
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Extendicare now hit with $200 million class-action lawsuit over long-term care deaths

Extendicare now hit with $200 million class-action lawsuit over long-term care deaths

TORONTO — A proposed class action against a prominent nursing-home company now covers all its facilities, including those hit hardest by COVID-19, and seeks more than $200 million in damages, according to a fresh statement of claim.
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Medical staff need guidance on life-or-death triage decision as ICUs fill up: experts

Medical staff need guidance on life-or-death triage decision as ICUs fill up: experts

TORONTO — As intensive care units in Ontario hospitals continue to fill up with COVID-19 patients, the province has yet to finalize a plan on who should get life-saving care when health resources are limited.
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COVID-19 outbreak infects 12 workers at Toronto ambulance call centre

COVID-19 outbreak infects 12 workers at Toronto ambulance call centre

TORONTO — A Toronto ambulance dispatch centre says 12 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. A spokesperson for Toronto Paramedic Services says nine of the infected people were still in quarantine as of Wednesday morning.
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A look at Ontario's new stay-at-home order

A look at Ontario's new stay-at-home order

The Ontario government is imposing a stay-at-home order in an effort to bring down soaring COVID-19 infections. Here's a closer look at what that means: --- When does the order take effect? It comes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday.
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OPP investigating mysterious pet incidents in eastern Ontario

OPP investigating mysterious pet incidents in eastern Ontario

MALLORYTOWN, ONT — Police in eastern Ontario are investigating two recent incidents involving pets, one of them falling mysteriously ill. But Leeds County provincial police say there’s no indication the incidents are connected.
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Man facing murder charge in death of Sarnia man: police

Man facing murder charge in death of Sarnia man: police

Sarnia, Ont., police have arrested a suspect in the death of a 26-year-old man. The Sarnia Police Service says Timothy James Noj, 32, was arrested Tuesday in the death of Luis Enrique Hernandez.
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Ontario issues stay-at-home order to start Thursday, declares state of emergency

Ontario issues stay-at-home order to start Thursday, declares state of emergency

TORONTO — Ontario ordered residents to stay home and declared a state of emergency on Tuesday as grim projections indicated soaring COVID-19 cases could overwhelm the health-care system in weeks.
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Quebec considering 'nightmare scenario' as hospitals approach capacity

Quebec considering 'nightmare scenario' as hospitals approach capacity

MONTREAL — Dr. Eugene Bereza calls it the "nightmare scenario": the possibility doctors in Quebec will have to implement a government protocol to decide who is admitted to intensive care and who will die.
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